Unique events designed for meaningful impact

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.
Our transformational Mainstage events are open to the public, while our insightful Council and Institutional Member events are curated for the NationSwell membership community and their guests. We welcome you to explore the breadth and depth of our upcoming events. If you find an event that interests you, please feel free to request an invite to join the conversation.
Accelerating Progress on Food Security and Nutrition
Accelerating Progress on Food Security and NutritionVirtual RoundtableWednesday, June 18, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutIn 2023, more than 700 million people worldwide faced hunger and 3.1 billion couldn’t afford a healthy […]
Guaranteed Income + Innovations in Financial Security — What’s Working Best
Guaranteed Income + Innovations in Financial Security — What’s Working BestVirtual RoundtableTuesday, June 24, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutGuaranteed income is quickly evolving from bold idea to proven strategy—offering direct support […]
Impact x Talent: Skills-Based Employee Engagement in Workforce Development
Impact x Talent: Skills-Based Employee Engagement in Workforce DevelopmentWorkshopWednesday, June 25, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutEmployers are moving toward skills-based employee engagement as an important component of both talent and impact […]
Leadership Lunch, Washington, DC
Leadership Lunch, Washington, DCTuesday, July 1, 202512:00–2:00 PM ETWashington, DCAboutOver the past few years, leaders have faced unprecedented challenges, navigating diverse teams through a relentless wave of crises. It’s clearer […]
Strengthening Nonprofit Sector Resilience
Strengthening Nonprofit Sector ResilienceVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 8, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutNonprofit organizations today are facing a range of significant challenges related to federal funding cuts, adoption of and adaptation to […]
Employee Ownership + New Levels of Wealth for Workers
Employee Ownership + New Levels of Wealth for WorkersVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 15, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAcross the country, employee ownership models are quietly transforming what’s possible for workers—delivering increased wealth, […]
Los Angeles Community Salon
Los Angeles Community Salon Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00–5:00 PM PT Salon About Join NationSwell and Niagara Bottling for an inspiring afternoon of purpose and connection at Chrysalis, a nonprofit […]
Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working Group
Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working GroupWorking GroupWednesday, July 16, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutJoin us for a virtual conversation designed exclusively for Black Women in Non-profit Leadership. This gathering will […]
Signature Dinner on The New Employer Mandate: Building Talent, Not Just Hiring It, Seattle
Signature Dinner on The New Employer Mandate: Building Talent, Not Just Hiring It, SeattleThursday, July 17th, 20256:00–9:00 PM PTSeattle, WAAboutAs automation, AI, and evolving job roles reshape the labor market, […]
Leadership Lunch in Denver
Leadership Lunch in DenverMonday, July 21, 202512:00–2:00 PM MTDenverAbout Over the past few years, leaders have faced unprecedented challenges, navigating diverse teams through a relentless wave of crises. It’s clearer […]
Baby Bonds, Child Savings Accounts + New Levels of Wealth for Low-Income Families
Baby Bonds, Child Savings Accounts + New Levels of Wealth for Low-Income FamiliesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 22, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutA child born into poverty today deserves more than resilience—they deserve […]
Leadership & Wellness
Leadership & Wellness Virtual RoundtableWednesday, July 23, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutJoin NationSwell and guest moderator Dr. PickensHaro, clinical psychologist and organizational development specialist, for an engaging conversation at the intersection of […]
From Intention to Reality: Unlocking the Promise of Collective Impact
From Intention to Reality: Unlocking the Promise of Collective ImpactVirtual RoundtableThursday, July 24, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutWithin the social impact ecosystem, there is widespread commitment to collaboration and partnership. Yet […]
Beyond the Backlash: What’s Next for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Beyond the Backlash: What's Next for Diversity, Equity and InclusionVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 5, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThreats facing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) accelerated dramatically in early 2025 as new […]
Effective Board Service for Impact Leaders
Effective Board Service for Impact LeadersVirtual RoundtableThursday, August 14, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutBoard service can be one of the most meaningful and influential ways to contribute your leadership, but only […]
Leadership & Wellness
Leadership & Wellness Virtual RoundtableWednesday, August 20, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutJoin NationSwell and guest moderator Dr. PickensHaro, clinical psychologist and organizational development specialist, for an engaging conversation at the intersection of […]
Developing Future-Ready Capabilities on Your Impact Team
Developing Future-Ready Capabilities on Your Impact TeamVirtual RoundtableThursday, August 21, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutSuccessful impact teams reflect an optimal blend of passion, evolving skillsets, drive, and resilience. In this NationSwell […]
Preparing for Your 2026 Resourcing Conversations
Preparing for Your 2026 Resourcing ConversationsVirtual RoundtableWednesday, September 3, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutIt’s the time of year when many impact leaders are preparing their 2026 budgets – and their case […]
Salon on The Power of Partnership, Washington, DC
Salon on The Power of Partnership, Washington, DCWednesday, September 10th, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutIn our increasingly interconnected global landscape, the most critical societal challenges have grown too intricate for any individual […]
Practical Applications for AI in Impact Work
Practical Applications for AI in Impact WorkVirtual RoundtableTuesday, September 16, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutMost impact leaders know AI is changing and reshaping many contours of our economy and lived experience. […]
Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working Group
Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working GroupWorking GroupWednesday, September 17, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutJoin us for a virtual conversation designed exclusively for Black Women in Non-profit Leadership. This gathering will […]
Salon on The Power of Partnership, Bay Area
Salon on The Power of Partnership, Bay AreaWednesday, September 24th, 20256:00–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutIn our increasingly interconnected global landscape, the most critical societal challenges have grown too intricate for any individual […]
Salon on The Power of Partnership, Los Angeles
Salon on The Power of Partnership, Los AngelesWednesday, October 1st, 20256:00–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutIn our increasingly interconnected global landscape, the most critical societal challenges have grown too intricate for any […]
Supporting and Celebrating Philanthropic Grantees
Supporting and Celebrating Philanthropic GranteesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, June 18, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutWhile providing funding is the most obvious way that private philanthropies and corporate grantmakers […]
DEI in Focus: Understanding, Defending, and Advancing Together
DEI in Focus: Understanding, Defending, and Advancing Together NationSwell MainStageThursday, June 20th, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutThe nation is experiencing a whiplash to its Diversity, Equity, and […]
Signature Dinner on Innovation and Inspiration, Aspen
Signature Dinner on Innovation and Inspiration, Aspen Signature Dinner | AspenFriday, June 28, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm MTABOUT Come springtime, as we embrace the season of growth and renewal, it's clear […]
Signature Dinner on Innovation and Inspiration, Seattle
Signature Dinner on Innovation and Inspiration, Seattle Signature Dinner | SeattleTuesday, July 9, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm PTABOUT Come springtime, as we embrace the season of growth and renewal, it's clear […]
Signature Dinner on Innovation and Inspiration, San Francisco
Signature Dinner on Innovation and Inspiration, San FranciscoSignature Dinner | San FranciscoThursday, July 11, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm PTABOUTCome springtime, as we embrace the season of growth and renewal, it's clear […]
Expanding Pathways to Economic Opportunity
Expanding Pathways to Economic OpportunityVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 16th, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutSkills-based approaches are continuing to transform the way employers recruit and develop talent. Following […]
Designing for Equity in Philanthropic Institutions
Designing for Equity in Philanthropic InstitutionsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 23th, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutAs mission-driven organizations, private foundations and other institutional funders have an opportunity to […]
Place-Based Impact in Practice
Place-Based Impact in PracticeLunch and LearnWednesday, July 31st, 20243:00pm – 4:00pm ET / 12:00pm – 1:00pm PTAbout In 2023, NationSwell launched the first year of the Place-based Impact Collaborative. The […]
Influencing Climate Behaviors in Your Corporate Value Chain
Influencing Climate Behaviors in Your Corporate Value Chain Virtual Roundtable Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PT About Meaningful shifts in regulatory and market […]
Designing for Impact: Innovative Organizational Models and Structures
Designing for Impact: Innovative Organizational Models and StructuresVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 20, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutDriving impact as effectively and efficiently as possible starts long before […]
Trust Based Philanthropy
Trust Based PhilanthropyVirtual RoundtableThursday, August 22nd, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutTrust-based philanthropy is built on the fundamental principles of mutual respect, accountability, and meaningful partnership between […]
Signature Dinner on Leadership, Denver
Signature Dinner on Leadership, DenverSignature Dinner | DenverMonday, September 9, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm MTABOUT Impact leaders are facing myriad challenges – both from outside and from within organizations. This time […]
Salon on Being Human in an AI World, Bay Area
Salon on Being Human in an AI World, Bay AreaIn-Person Event | Bay AreaWednesday, September 11, 20246:00pm – 9:00pm PTAboutLocation information will be provided in a separate email once your […]
Innovative Solutions to Move America Forward
Innovative Solutions to Move America ForwardVirtual RoundtableThursday, September 12, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutAmerica grapples with profound challenges, from economic inequality and polarization to opportunity gaps, […]
Youth Mental Health: Strategies for Inclusive Support
Youth Mental Health: Strategies for Inclusive SupportVirtual RoundtableTuesday, September 17th, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutThe U.S. Surgeon General has identified youth mental health as the defining […]
Workshop: 2024 Election Scenario Planning for Impact Leaders
Workshop: 2024 Election Scenario Planning for Impact LeadersVirtual RoundtableWednesday, September 18, 20241:00pm – 2:30pm ET / 10:00am – 11:30am PTAboutIn an era marked by heightened political uncertainty, businesses and their […]
Building Thriving Futures: Pathways to Equitable Home Ownership
Building Thriving Futures: Pathways to Equitable Home Ownership Virtual RoundtableWednesday, September 18, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutHomeownership is a cornerstone of economic mobility and is increasingly […]
Leadership Lunch in New York City
Leadership Lunch in New York CityLeadership Lunch | NYCFriday, September 20th, 202412:00pm - 2:00pm ETABOUTThroughout the last few years, we have seen leaders being especially tested as they work to […]
Signature Dinner on Leadership, New York City
Signature Dinner on Leadership, New York CitySignature Dinner | NYCTuesday, September 24, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm ETABOUTImpact leaders are facing myriad challenges – both from outside and from within organizations. This […]
Climate Week x NationSwell Open House
Climate Week x NationSwell Open HouseOpen House | NYCWednesday, September 25, 20243:00pm - 5:45pm ETABOUTAs we gather for Climate Week and UNGA in NYC this September, NationSwell is thrilled to […]
Salon on How Can AI Support the Climate Transition, New York City
Salon on How Can AI Support the Climate Transition, New York CityIn-Person Event | New York CityWednesday, September 25, 20246:00pm – 9:00pm ETAboutLocation information will be provided in a separate […]
Signature Dinner on Leadership, New York City
Signature Dinner on Leadership, New York CitySignature Dinner | NYCWednesday, September 25, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm ETABOUTImpact leaders are facing myriad challenges – both from outside and from within organizations. This […]
In-Person Workshop: 2024 Election Scenario Planning for Impact Leaders
In-Person Workshop: 2024 Election Scenario Planning for Impact LeadersIn-Person WorkshopThursday, September 26, 20241:00pm – 3:00pm ETAboutIn an era marked by heightened political uncertainty, businesses and their leaders have a responsibility […]
Signature Dinner on Leadership, New York City
Signature Dinner on Leadership, New York CitySignature Dinner | NYCThursday September 26, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm ETABOUTImpact leaders are facing myriad challenges – both from outside and from within organizations. This […]
NationSwell Quarterly Connection
NationSwell Quarterly ConnectionSign up by September 30th to be connected to a fellow NationSwell member. Learn more below.About At NationSwell, we believe in both the power of connection and the […]