Satell Institute

From values to action. We facilitate high impact, philanthropic Corporate Social Responsibility through a two-tiered approach—a Think Tank, centered around research and education, and a Do Tank, focused on encouraging, supporting, and empowering business leaders to improve their communities. Our Think Tank employs the expertise of leading academic scholars at institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Cornell, and Stanford, as well as Erasmus University, Hertie School of Governance, and the University of Basel. Their research and recommendations—published in the form of white papers, journal articles, and experimental studies—are the information platform for our work. By proving the impact of long-term giving, our Do Tank has created a diverse collective force of corporate-nonprofit partnerships, lengthening the trajectories of valuable nonprofit programs and initiatives. Since the Satell Institute began in 2016, our corporate members have collectively dedicated millions of dollars to nonprofits in the Philadelphia region and beyond. Our mission is to increase the number of companies committed to long-term investments in nonprofits. In addition to improving communities, we believe these partnerships benefit the for-profit and nonprofit partners involved on multiple levels: • Long-term commitment. To become a member, businesses must make a four-year financial commitment of at least annually to a nonprofit partner of their choice. • Free membership. There is no fee for corporate members. All corporate contributions go directly to the chosen nonprofit partners. • Freedom to choose one’s cause. Whether the focus is on supporting good healthcare, education, culture, research, or social needs, we invite our members to select the cause(s) that align with their business goals. • Relationship-building opportunities. CEO-to-CEO communication is our hallmark. We achieve this through private conferences, unique CEO idea exchanges, and more.