Career Resource Center
Corporate Social Impact
Career Resource Center
Welcome to ACCP's Career Resource Center — your hub for growing, advancing, and thriving in the corporate social impact field. Whether you're just beginning your CSR journey or leading enterprise-wide initiatives, these curated resources offer the insights, tools, and opportunities you need to advance your career.
Explore & Enter the Field
Understand the profession and chart your path.
ACCP CSR LaunchPad
Build foundational knowledge through ACCP’s self-paced learning series for those entering or transitioning into CSR.
Net Impact Career Resources
Explore purpose-driven career paths. Learn more.
Benevity Resource Hub
Articles and insights on employee engagement, volunteering, and social impact. Explore resources.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Thought leadership on systems change and the evolving purpose of business. Visit SSIR.
Aspen Institute Business & Society Program
Research on responsible business and leadership for societal value. Learn more.
CSR Resource Guide
A curated resource guide for individuals trying to break into the CSR sector.
Social Impact Career Advisors
Guidance for professionals entering or advancing in social impact careers. Visit SICA.
Build Your Skills
Strengthen the leadership, communication, and strategy skills essential for CSR professionals.
ACCP Resource Library
Member-exclusive guides, benchmarking data, and practical tools. (ACCP members only) Access the library.
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Leading with Purpose
Articles and programs for purpose-driven leadership. Explore CCL insights.
Harvard Business Review: Leadership & Purpose
Real-world insights on influence, collaboration, and organizational culture. Visit HBR.
UN Global Compact Academy
Free online courses on sustainability, human rights, and responsible business. Browse courses.
LinkedIn Learning: CSR & Sustainability Paths
Curated lessons on ESG, stakeholder engagement, and responsible leadership. Explore learning paths.
Advance Your Leadership
For senior CSR professionals ready to expand their influence and impact.
ACCP Executive Network
An exclusive community for senior leaders featuring off-the-record dialogues,
virtual discussions, and in-person gatherings.
(ACCP members only)
CECP Insights & Reports
Benchmarking data and thought leadership on corporate purpose and giving. Explore insights.
Harvard Kennedy School: Corporate Responsibility Initiative
Academic research on global CSR strategy. Learn more.
Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
Practical frameworks for sustainable and inclusive business. View resources.
Find Opportunities & Stay Connected
Discover your next role and connect with the CSR community.
ACCP Job Board
Post or find social impact jobs, upload your resume, and set job alerts.
Net Impact Job Board
Search early- and mid-career opportunities. Browse jobs.
CSRwire
Global sustainability and CSR job listings. View listings.
Learn, Listen & Get Inspired
Stay informed and inspired through stories, research, and expert insights.
Podcasts
Talking Purpose with ACCP
Conversations with CSR leaders and changemakers. (Currently a LinkedIn series, expanding to video in 2026.)
Purpose 360
Stories of brands leading with purpose.
ESG Decoded
Insights on ESG, sustainability, and strategy.
Impact Audio
Submittable’s podcast connecting big ideas with real-world social impact.
Speaking of Purpose
Hosted by Benevity’s Chief Impact Officer, Sona Khosla.
Corporate Impact Leaders
CSR Talent Group interviews leaders and experts sharing practical career guidance.
Books
Net Positive – Paul Polman & Andrew Winston
A bold blueprint for business success through societal impact.
The Purpose Economy – Aaron Hurst
How purpose is transforming work and leadership.
Dare to Lead – Brené Brown
Courage, vulnerability, and modern leadership.
Good Is the New Cool – Afdhel Aziz & Bobby Jones
How purpose-driven brands win hearts and markets.
Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World – Alison Taylor
Navigating ethics, power, and responsibility in global business.
Reports & Articles
ACCP CSR Insights Survey Report
Practitioner-led insights on trends shaping corporate social impact.
Benevity State of Corporate Purpose
Data-driven analysis of how companies activate purpose at scale.
Edelman Trust Barometer
Global research on trust in business, government, and institutions.
Deloitte Human Capital Trends
Insights on workforce transformation and leadership priorities.
Plan Your Career & Build Your Network
Practical tools and programs to help you grow with intention.
ACCP Peer Circles & Peer Connections
Connect in small, curated groups for shared learning and support. (ACCP members only)
ACCP Online Community
A member-only forum to ask questions, share experience, and discuss trending topics year-round. (ACCP members only)
ACCP Assist
Access up to four hours of personalized guidance from ACCP’s team of experts. (ACCP members only)
ACCP Forum: A CSR Intensive
The premier educational experience designed for professionals new to corporate social impact.
ACCP RISE Program (Realizing Inclusive Leadership)
A first-of-its-kind leadership development program focused on advancing inclusive leadership within corporate social impact.
Career Mapping Template
Plan your professional trajectory in CSR.
Keep Growing with ACCP
Your career in corporate social impact is a journey of learning, connection, and purpose. Explore these resources, engage with your peers, and take the next step toward leading change within your company and community.