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. 
  https://www.netimpact.org/careers/resources 

• Benevity Resource Hub – Articles and insights on employee engagement, volunteering, and social impact. benevity.com/resources 

• Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) – Thought leadership on systems change and the evolving purpose of business. 
  ssir.org 

• Aspen Institute Business & Society Program – Research on responsible business and leadership for societal value. 
  aspeninstitute.org/business-and-society-program 

• CSR Resource Guide (Google Doc) - resources for individuals trying to break into the CSR sector. 

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) 

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Leading with Purpose – Articles and programs for purpose-driven leadership. 
  https://www.ccl.org/insights-research/ 

• Harvard Business Review: Leadership & Purpose – Real-world insights on influence, collaboration, and culture. 
  hbr.org 

• UN Global Compact Academy – Free online courses on sustainability, human rights, and responsible business. 
  unglobalcompact.org/academy 

• LinkedIn Learning: CSR & Sustainability Paths – Curated lessons on ESG, stakeholder engagement, and DEI leadership. Linkedin.com/learning 

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. 
  cecp.co/insights 

• Harvard Kennedy School: Corporate Responsibility Initiative – Academic research on global CSR strategy. 
  hks.harvard.edu/cri 

• Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) – Practical frameworks for sustainable and inclusive business. 
  bsr.org/insights 

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. careers.netimpact.org 

• CSRwire – Global sustainability and CSR job listings. 
  csrwire.com 

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, but moving 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 for social impact practitioners looking to connect big ideas with real impact.   

• Speaking of Purpose – Hosted by Benevity’s Chief Impact Officer Sona Koshla 

• Corporate Impact Leaders - CSR Talent Group CEO interviews leaders in the field, and experts offering advice and guidance 

Books: 

• Net Positive – Paul Polman & Andrew Winston 

• The Purpose Economy – Aaron Hurst 

• Dare to Lead – Brené Brown 

• Good is the New Cool – Afdhel Aziz & Bobby Jones 

• Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World – Alison Taylor 

Reports & Articles: 

• ACCP CSR Insights Survey Report 

• Benevity State of Corporate Purpose 

• Edelman Trust Barometer 

• Deloitte Human Capital Trends 

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 - member-only forum where members ask questions of each other, share experiences and knowledge, and discuss trending topics. (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. Career Map 

• Mentorship Resources – Learn how to find or serve as a mentor in the field. 

Keep Growing with ACCP