The State of Corporate Purpose: Insights from CECP's 2021 Giving in Numbers Report
In this episode of Impact Audio, Submittableās own Sam Caplan, Natalya DeRobertis-Theye, and Laura Steele break down their big takeaways from the Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose annual report.

The State of Corporate Purpose: Insights from CECP's 2021 Giving in Numbers Report
20 MINJoin Submittableās impact team to hear which trends are shaping the future of philanthropy.
Description
The world of philanthropy is evolving swiftly. Priorities are constantly shifting, processes are being reimagined, and funders are seeking out the best practices to make a meaningful impact. Luckily, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose puts out an annual report examining the state of corporate giving.Ā
This episode of Impact Audio features Submittableās own Sam Caplan, Natalya DeRobertis-Theye, and Laura Steele. They discuss the trends illuminated in this yearās Giving in Numbers report and how theyāll shape the sector in 2022 and beyond.Ā
Listen to learn:
How community investment has grown and evolved
The biggest opportunities in the CSR landscape
What it takes to make real progress around equityĀ
Where measurement fits inĀ Ā
We hope you enjoy listening!
Guests

Sam Caplan
Sam Caplan is the Vice President of Social Impact at Submittable, a platform that foundations, governments, nonprofits, and other changemakers use to launch, manage, and measure impactful granting and CSR programs. Inspired by the amazing work performed by practitioners of all stripes, Sam strives to help them achieve their missions through better, more effective software.
Sam formerly served as founder of New Spark Strategy, Chief Information Officer at the Walton Family Foundation, and head of technology at the Walmart Foundation. He consults, advises, and writes on social impact technology, strategy, and innovation.
Connect with or follow Sam on Linkedin, listen to his podcast Impact Audio, and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter The Review.

Natalya Taylor
Natalya is the Director of Product Marketing at Submittable focused on helping organizations get a ton of value out of the platform. She is a bookworm, adventure enthusiast and card-carrying cat lady as well as a writer and yogi.

Laura Steele
Laura Steele is a content producer at Submittable focused on the world of grantmaking and corporate giving. Her work often explores the connection between technology, equity, and social good.
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Learn more:
View the full CECP 2021 Giving in Numbers ReportĀ
Check out the guide Measuring Social Impact: A Guide for Grantmakers and CSR Professionals
Interested in more quality content focused on effective corporate giving?
Launch and Scale Your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program (Guide)
CSR is Evolving: Trends, Insights, and the Case for Partnering with Social Enterprises (Webinar)
The Review (Bi-monthly newsletter by Sam Caplan)
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