Bio

Derrick Feldmann is recognized internationally as a leading researcher and advisor on social issues, movements and consumer public action.

His insights are sought by organizations and media globally, and his work is regularly cited as a reliable source of data on today’s social issues. 

Producing and leading nearly two dozen research studies a year, Feldmann has built an impressive body of research and insights into how and why the public takes action for change.

He is the author of three books: The Corporate Social Mind: How Companies Lead Social Change From the Inside Out, published by Fast Company Press, Social Movements for Good: How Companies and Causes Create Viral Change and Cause for Change: The Why and How of Nonprofit Millennial Engagement.

Before ISG, Feldmann led the research team for the Millennial Impact Project with The Case Foundation, producing the comprehensive Millennial Impact Reports on how the generation has engaged with causes from various perspectives and in response to the major moments of their lives.

Feldmann currently splits his time between social issue research and advisory firm ISG and the Ad Council Research Institute, where he oversees public research studies on pressing issues affecting Americans. He is a Visiting Research Fellow and teacher at the Skoll Centre’s Impact Lab at the Saïd Business School, Oxford University, an Ad Council Advisory Committee member, Chair of the Board of Visitors at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, and is a frequent writer, podcast guest and regular contributor to Philanthropy News Digest.

“Our work is realized when we create a setting for learning, advance the public understanding of an issue for their adoption and support and broker social good with the right public and private stakeholders.”

- Derrick Feldmann