Request for Proposals Speakers at the ACCP Annual Conference
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ACCP: The Conference 2016
March 20-23, 2016
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, CA
RFP Overview
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for speakers for the 2016 Annual
Conference on Corporate Contributions. ACCP is seeking conference speakers for both
general sessions and learning labs (breakouts) who have the ability to be engaging
while educating conference participants. Please read the entire document for
background information and details. Speaker proposals are due: July 31, 2015.
About ACCP
ACCP is the sole trade association representing the interests of corporate executives
responsible for social investments and corporate philanthropy. These executives have
both strategic and tactical responsibilities. ACCP was started by practitioners with the
notion that creating standards is a prerequisite for building a body of knowledge in the
corporate responsibility profession. ACCP is comprised of over 150 member companies,
covering 12 different industries.
About the ACCP Annual Conference
The Annual Conference on Corporate Contributions is like no other meeting. It has
become one of the most significant professional learning events in its field. Each year,
ACCP’s conference offers participants a source of education and an opportunity to
interact with fellow corporate contributions professionals. Participants walk away with
principles they can immediately apply in the workplace so that they may confidently
navigate and excel in their profession. Topics differ year-to-year, following trends and
forecasted trends within the field. Speakers take part in panel discussions or provide
independent presentations that provoke thought leadership in the field.
Who are the attendees/participants?
The Annual Conference on Corporate Contributions is attended by 200+ corporate
contributions executives. Position levels include managers, supervisors and vice
presidents. Job titles include Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, Director of
Community Relations, etc. The ratio of women to men is about 70:30.
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Preferred Presentation Style
 Minimal slide dependence
 Imagery heavy aka non-text heavy slides
 Crowd engagement (our audience likes to talk!)
 High comfort level on stage
 Resources (slides, handouts, job aides, etc.) to share with audience post-event
Speaker Responsibilities
 Work with ACCP to discuss topic and audience needs and tailor content
appropriately
 Return a signed speaker agreement and provide all items called for
 Respect deadlines set forth by ACCP
 Engage participants through relevant engaging educational presentations
 Refrain from selling/soliciting conference participants
ACCP Responsibilities
 Inform speakers of selection decisions by August 28, 2015
 Promote speakers to members
 Register participants
 Facilitate a collaborative environment
 Provide speakers with necessary AV material or pre-arranged special
accommodations
Timeline/ Important Dates
RFP Opens
Speaker Proposals Due
Follow-up Calls (if necessary)
Notification of Decision
-----------Speaker Agreements Due
Travel Accommodations made by
Draft Presentation/Videos Due
-----------ACCP Annual Conference
Final Presentation/Videos/Materials Due
Week of June 15, 2015
July 31st
Weeks of July 27th and August 3rd
Week of August 24th
By August 31st COB
January 15, 2016
Last week of January 2016
March 20-23, 2016
Week of March 21st, 2016
Please send the completed RFP (the last 2 pages only) to Libby Anderson at
libby@accprof.org.
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ACCP: The Conference 2016
2016 Conference Focus:
The conference’s main goal is to improve the attendees’ jobs and professional
capacities. There will be four major areas of focus for the 2016 conference:
1. Strategy (Why have one, How to get one, How to use it, etc.)
2. Internal Alignment (How to connect with other departments, How to handle
what others do and control scope creep from others)
3. Influence (Communicating with the vast array of stakeholders, with a particular
focus on senior management)
4. Recasting the value individuals bring to an organization (You as a brand,
Evolution of the CR role and remaining relevant, How to move from a cost center
to an asset)
Educational Goals/ Learning Objectives
Speakers should tailor their messages to the audience and empower the participants to
apply the information to their real-world challenges. A session that is practical in nature
would be considered a successful session. The applicability of the content is the most
important part of all of the sessions at the Conference. Speakers should provide
resources, reinforcement and materials to help participants deepen their learning of the
concept. Various formats are encouraged including (but not limited to) workshops,
panels, case studies, hands on activities, group discussions, point/counterpoint etc.
Conference is evolving. Click here to view up to date information on the ACCP website.
General Session Information and Formats
General Sessions range in length from 45 minutes to 75 minutes. Average attendance is
about 210 people. We are seeking the following formats: panels, facilitated fireside
chats, point/counterpoint, keynotes that take advantage of the audience seated in
rounds for small table discussions.
Desired General Session Topics (in addition to the four focus areas)
1. The implications of different
generations on the work
environment
2. Aligning corporate philanthropy
with business practices
3. Integrating CR into various
departments
4. Storytelling
5. Collaborating with other
companies for impact
6. Inspirational speeches
Please feel free to suggest a potential topic if you think it would be a valuable addition
to the conference but does not fit under any of the above.
Learning Lab (Breakout) Information and Formats
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The 2015 Learning Labs schedule will have time slots 60 and 75 minutes long, focused
around actionable takeaways for participants. The Learning Labs must allow an ample
amount of interaction and discussion. Average attendance is about 30 people. The
format can vary from a true workshop to an open audience dialogue depending on
the topic.
Desired Learning Lab Session Topics (in addition to the four focus areas)
1. Measuring the impact of CR
2. Professional Development
a. Personal brand
b. influence
c. strategic/critical thinking
3. Writing a strategic plan
4. How to forecast trends/shifts
5. Working with other departments
(Marketing, HR, Communications)
– Particular interest in copresented sessions
Please feel free to suggest a potential topic if you think it would be a valuable addition
to the conference but does not fit under any of the above.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Travel and Lodging
ACCP’s preference is that speakers fly in the evening before their speaking
engagement. Lodging, airfare and transportation will be negotiated on a speaker-byspeaker basis.
Meeting Site and Conference Hotel
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
910 Broadway Circle | San Diego, CA 92101
Nearby Airport
San Diego International Airport (3.5 miles to meeting site)
3225 N Harbor Drive | San Diego, CA 92101
Honoraria and Fees
ACCP has a tradition of using educational conference sessions as a platform for
innovation in the field of corporate contributions. As ACCP is a nonprofit organization,
we benefit from speakers who are willing to share their expertise without expectation of
payment in the spirit of networking, a purpose for which ACCP was founded. Your
participation helps educate and mentor participants while granting you valuable
professional exposure. *Please note speakers with fees will still be considered.
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Book Signing
ACCP encourages speakers to bring books to sign, sell and/or give away. Please take
special note that ACCP is not responsible at all for this process. Even though ACCP will
provide a table, it will be the sole responsibility of the speaker to facilitate this
opportunity.
Other Items to Note
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If selected, speakers must sign a speaker agreement provided electronically by
ACCP and return it prior to the stated deadline.
Marketing and website promotions can be discussed prior to agreement signing.
Any possible legal issues will be addressed on a speaker-by-speaker basis, so
please let us know if you have any concerns when you submit your RFP form.
Mailing Address for Additional Information
If you have supplemental information that requires mailing, please send it to the
following address: Libby Anderson|225 E Robinson St, Suite 515 |Orlando, FL 32801
*However, you MUST email the next two pages to libby@accprof.org to be considered
If you have any questions or would like to know more about ACCP events,
please email mail@accprof.org.
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ACCP CONFERENCE SPEAKER RFP FORM
Speaker Background
Name:
Company:
Title:
City/State:
Email:
Phone:
I acknowledge that I have read the previous pages. (Check the box)
Speaker Proposal (boxes can be expanded)
Please provide a brief (approx. 450 words or fewer) professional background description of
yourself.
Please provide a brief summary of your intended presentation and three key takeaways for
the audience. Indicate the desired format of the session. *Details will be worked out at a later
date - this can be a rough idea.
Please indicate the level of position the session participants should hold in order to implement
the information and tools you will present.
Entry level – tactical, program-specific, specialist knowledge
Mid-level – execution of strategy, broader perspective, some tactical
Senior level – strategic, tied to business, long range planning
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Please list any relevant previous speaking experiences. If you have links to past speaking
engagement video clips available, please include them. Other accepted forms of proof of
performance include DVDs, evaluations from a past program, letters of recommendation,
marketing brochures, books and/or articles. While these items aren’t required, ACCP values
them highly.
Do you have a required speaking fee? Yes, it is: $_____________ No____
More info: _______________________________________________________________________
Please provide any additional, relevant details you would like ACCP to take into
consideration.
If selected, I agree to adhere to the deadline schedule furnished by conference organizers on
page # 2 of this document. I understand that my conference presentation is not a showcase
to promote my business, practice or product, and I will not sell my products or services (with
the exception of relevant books) from the speaker platform.
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Signature
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Date
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