Welcome to CoffeeTalk

CoffeeTalk is a series of virtual online conversations designed to discuss key trends, ideas, challenges, and opportunities in corporate social responsibility. Hosted by CyberGrants team members, tune in to hear from top leaders across industries discuss success stories and exchange ideas related to their corporate philanthropy programs. No slides, just candid conversations.

So, grab your iced coffee, gather your team (virtually), and join the conversation as we lead discussions about the most important topics facing the industry - from accelerating social impact, to virtual volunteering, to the SDG Giving Landscape.

The CoffeeTalk Series is free to register. Register below to join in!

September Topics:

• Rapid Relief for Maximum Impact - How AbbVie Leverages Relationships and Infrastructure to Speed Response to 2020’s Biggest Challenges
  Wednesday, September 23, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: Join us for our Coffee Talk session with Jessica Zar ofAbbVie and Nita Kirby of CyberGrants as they discuss AbbVie’s response to COVID-19, racial justice issues, natural disasters, and how they are supporting employees as they transition back to office environments.
  

• Living Their Values: Comcast NBCUniversal discusses ways they are building and rebuilding stronger and more inclusive communities
  Wednesday, September 30, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: In this Coffee Talk session, CyberGrants Lisa Watkinson talks with  Alexandra Dailerian of Comcast NBCUniversal to discuss their efforts to mobilize as a company and help create a more equitable, just, and inclusive society. 
  

October Topics:

• The Evolution of International Paper’s Community Engagement: Incorporating philanthropy, employee engagement, and sustainability
  Wednesday, October 28, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: Join Nita Kirby of CyberGrants as she hosts Dr. Alissa Campbell Shaw of International Paper for a conversation about the evolution of their CSR programs.  They will discuss their preparation  for the most comprehensive global response in the company’s history to help alleviate hunger during the pandemic. 
  

Previous Topics

• On the Front Lines, and Using FrontDoor.  A Discussion with CyberGrants Nonprofit Council
  Thursday August 20th at 1pm - 1:45pm ET
  Topic: During this Coffee Talk session hosted by Pete Karns, get the nonprofit perspective about the current giving ecosystem, from Feeding America, American Cancer Society, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and the University of Texas Foundation

• Investing Hearts, Hands and Minds in Service to Communities
  Wednesday, July 15, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: Join us to learn how US Bank is unifying giving, volunteering, and engagement though their Community Possible program. A conversation with Jamie Inn, Vice President, National Manager of Community Engagement at US Bank, and Pete Karns, SVP Product and Client Services, CyberGrants.

• Giving During the COVID-19 Pandemic 
  Tuesday, April 14, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: Looking for ways to support global giving during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A conversation with GivingTuesday’s Woodrow Rosenbaum
  

• How PepsiCo Foundation Meets Basic Needs and Feeds Potential toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  Wednesday, August 12th, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: Join us for our Coffee Talk session with Marcie Passarella of the PepsiCo Foundation and Nita Kirby of CyberGrants as they discuss PepsiCo Foundations’ initiatives and  alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

• The Power of Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) in Community Engagement
  Wednesday, July 22, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: Join us to learn how Levi’s ERGs Bring Passion, Energy, and Innovation to Address Social and Business Challenges. A conversation with Sarah Negron, of the Levi’s Strauss Foundation and Nita Kirby, Director of Product Strategy & Adoption, CyberGrants.

• Virtual Volunteering
  Thursday, April 16, 1pm - 1:45pm EDT
  Topic: Managing Volunteers in a Virtual Environment:  Effective ways to communicate, plan, and handle logistics of online employee volunteerism. A Conversation with Saadia Malik and Yezenia Ramos of Johnson & Johnson