Connected for Good: The Future of Relationship-Driven Social Impact

This event is open to current CVNY member companies.

Description:

In today’s CSR landscape, relationships are the foundation for driving meaningful change. This dynamic workshop is designed for CSR professionals seeking to deepen collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders to amplify their impact.

Through this interactive session, participants will explore five actionable strategies to strengthen relationships with teams including learning and development, talent acquisition, executive leadership, grantees, and community beneficiaries that help build cultures of connection within our companies and partnerships.

Participants will engage in a facilitated discussion and breakout activity that supports ideation, peer learning, and action planning. Whether you're building cross-functional buy-in, scaling nonprofit partnerships, or aligning with community beneficiaries, this workshop will equip you with tangible tools to enhance relationship-building and drive meaningful outcomes.

Participants will leave with practical takeaways to apply within their organizations and empower them to build stronger networks, scale initiatives, and sustain long-term impact.

Facilitator:

Daniel Horgan is the CEO and Founder of CoLabL, an innovative, social-impact business that partners with professionals to expand their networks, skills, and experiences to achieve their definition of success. Daniel has 25+ years of experience working in the business and nonprofit sectors, fueled by his commitment to increasing others’ access to relationships and growth opportunities. Daniel has worked with some of the world’s largest brands including LinkedIn, Pfizer, Apple, Starbucks, Deloitte, Cisco, Taco Bell, and Gap Inc. He has also partnered with schools, nonprofits, foundations, professional associations, and government agencies.

Named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40 Honorees, Daniel has facilitated hundreds of training experiences, keynoted conferences, published articles on Forbes.com, and authored Tell Me I Can’t…and I Will. His second book, We Got This: A Pocket Guide to Thriving in Our Careers and Life, was released in January 2025.