On November 8, 2018, Sagamore Institute will host the Fourth Annual Indiana Conference on Citizenship. This year’s conference will explore the new definition of success for corporate citizenship: social impact. There is much evidence to support the claim that Indiana is the epicenter of philanthropy. We have one of the largest foundations in the world (Lilly Endowment), we have the leading philanthropy research and academic center (Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy), we have a statewide network of community foundations, and so much more. We also have a rich history of corporate citizenship stretching back to the days of Colonel Eli Lilly and Madame C.J. Walker. Recently, Lilly Endowment CEO Clay Robbins challenged our state’s companies to consider high-priority needs as a part of their strategic philanthropy. This vision builds on our rich heritage but requires new thinking and new skills. At this year’s conference, we’ll convene Sagamores of the Wabash, millenial leaders, corporate officers, and others to begin laying the groundwork to position Indiana as a national leader in 21st century corporate citizenship.
This Year’s Location:
BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Conference Agenda Session I Session II
1:30-3:00 P.M. 3:30-5:00 P.M.
The New Era of Corporate Citizenship: Social Impact Venture Competition (see reverse for more details)
COMMONWEALTH INDIANAPOLIS PRESENTS ITS FIRST EVER
VEN TU R E COMP ETI TI ON Session I of the 4th Annual Indiana Conference on Citizenship will focus on navigating the changing currents of corporate citizenship to create more social impact. Session II will turn that strategic conversation into concrete action as we feature the first ever Commonwealth Indianapolis Venture Competition. This session will showcase business solutions to the greatest challenges facing Central Indiana. Business has always been an uplift to society. Now we’ll see how companies are tackling such issues as the food desert, access to health care, affordable housing, and expanding educational opportunity. How the Competition Will Work: The Venture Competition will feautre presentations from five finalists who will make their pitches before a panel of judges and an audience full of civic leaders. The winner will receive an investment up to $100,000, and the runner-up will receive an investment up to $50,000. There will also be a surprise announcement of other impact investment opportunities beyond the event. In true Hoosier spirit, the conference will take place at the iconic Bankers Life Fieldhouse on the Indiana Pacers practice court.
$100,000 for the winner
$50,000
for the runner-up
NOVEMBER 8, 2018 To learn more and register, please visit
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