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.  

 

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  • Salon on Innovations in Place-Based Social Impact in Boston

    Salon on Innovations in Place-Based Social Impact in BostonThursday, April 30, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutAcross Massachusetts, communities are grappling with a growing housing crisis as demand continues to outpace supply and […]

  • Leader Briefing: Q2 Social Impact Trends

    Leader Briefing: Q2 Social Impact TrendsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 12, 20261:00pm – 1:30pm ET AboutEach quarter NationSwell tracks the most important trends, shifts, and moments shaping the social impact space. Before we […]

  • Latino Leaders Working Group

    Latino Leaders Working GroupWorking GroupTuesday, May 12, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutA safe space for Hispanic and Latino leaders to connect, celebrate their strengths, and share practical strategies for advancing leadership, […]

  • NationSwell Leadership Lunch: Boston

    NationSwell Leadership Lunch: BostonThursday, May 14, 202612:30–2:30 PM ETBostonAboutNationSwell is convening a small group of wonderful impact leaders for an intimate Leadership Lunch on “Leading in a Time of Rapid […]

  • NationSwell Leadership Lunch: New York City

    NationSwell Leadership Lunch: New York CityMonday, May 18, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout Social Innovation: What's Best and Next This NationSwell Leadership Lunch convenes social impact leaders for a candid, […]

  • NationSwell Leadership Lunch: Washington, DC

    NationSwell Leadership Lunch: Washington, DCWednesday, May 20, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETWashington, DCAboutJoin a curated group of senior leaders in D.C. for an intimate leadership lunch focused on jobs and skilling. Co-hosted […]

  • Fueling Rural Prosperity on Rural Terms

    Fueling Rural Prosperity on Rural TermsVirtual RoundtableThursday, May 21, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutRural communities are seeing renewed interest from outside capital — data centers, manufacturing sites, energy infrastructure, and more […]

  • NationSwell Leadership Lunch: Philadelphia

    NationSwell Leadership Lunch: PhiladelphiaThursday, May 28, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETPhiladelphia About NationSwell invites you to an intimate Leadership Lunch focused on advancing economic mobility in Philadelphia and exploring the investable plan driving […]

  • Workshop: AI in Action for Impact Leaders

    Workshop: AI in Action for Impact LeadersVirtual RoundtableThursday June 4, 20261:00pm – 2:00pm ET AboutAs AI tools and applications proliferate, the effect on leaders can be overwhelming. What use cases are […]

  • Making Employee Engagement and Volunteerism More Meaningful

    Making Employee Engagement and Volunteerism More MeaningfulBraintrustThursday, June 4, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutEmployee engagement is becoming harder to sustain, even in purpose-led companies, as expectations rise and teams launch more […]

  • Youth Mental Health and Workforce Readiness

    Youth Mental Health and Workforce ReadinessVirtual RoundtableWednesday, June 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutYoung people are entering the workforce at a moment when mental health needs are rising, identity and belonging […]

  • Promoting Healthy Civic Engagement During the Mid-Terms

    Promoting Healthy Civic Engagement During the Mid-TermsVirtual RoundtableThursday, June 11, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe 2026 midterm elections will take place in a climate of low trust, high polarization, and growing […]

  • Catalyzing Public Sector Investment and Accountability in Impact Work

    Catalyzing Public Sector Investment and Accountability in Impact WorkVirtual RoundtableTuesday, June 16, 20261:00pm – 2:00pm ET About Private sector capital and impact initiatives can achieve lasting, population-level impact when they connect […]

  • Deepening Business Value and Community Impact Through Employee Engagement

    Deepening Business Value and Community Impact Through Employee EngagementVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 21, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutEmployee engagement has long been a cornerstone of corporate impact. But in today’s environment, leaders […]

  • Reframing the Narrative Around Skilled Trade Careers

    Reframing the Narrative Around Skilled Trade Careers Virtual Roundtable Wednesday, July 22, 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET  About Skilled trade careers are essential to the economy—and gaining increased attention and […]

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  • Workshop: Crafting Impact Stories that Drive Change

    Workshop: Crafting Impact Stories that Drive ChangeWorkshopThursday, April 24, 20251:00pm – 2:30pm ET / 10:00am – 11:30am PTAboutYour work is making a difference—but are the right people hearing your story? […]

  • Deepening Employee Engagement Amid Workplace Evolution

    Deepening Employee Engagement Amid Workplace EvolutionVirtual RoundtableThursday, May 1, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAs political turbulence converges with new return-to-office mandates, AI-driven labor disruption, and shifting workplace power dynamics, now is […]

  • Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working Group

    Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working GroupWorking GroupTuesday, May 6, 20251:00pm – 2:00pm ET AboutJoin us for a virtual conversation designed exclusively for Black Women in Non-profit Leadership. This gathering will […]

  • Innovative Philanthropy in Times of Uncertainty and Urgency

    Innovative Philanthropy in Times of Uncertainty and UrgencyVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 6, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutToday’s challenges demand a new level of agility and creativity from philanthropy. Traditional models of giving […]

  • Inside & Out: Education, Community and Opportunity for the Incarcerated

    Inside & Out: Education, Community and Opportunity for the IncarceratedWednesday, May 7, 20252:00–8:30 PM PTSalonAboutRobert Putnam warned us. Jonathan Haidt made us anxious. Vivek Murthy called it a crisis. Derek Thompson drove it home. Books, articles, and […]

  • LinkedIn Masterclass: Expand Your Reach and Deepen Your Influence

    LinkedIn Masterclass: Expand Your Reach and Deepen Your InfluenceWednesday May 7, 20253:00–4:00 PM ETWorkshop  AboutLinkedIn is a powerful tool for thought leadership, amplification, and impact – but what are the […]

  • Creating Shared Value and a Better Business Case for Impact

    Creating Shared Value and a Better Business Case for ImpactVirtual RoundtableThursday, May 15, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe business case for social impact has traditionally leaned on external data and proof […]

  • Leadership & Wellness

    Leadership & Wellness Virtual RoundtableTuesday, May 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 […]

  • Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, Washington, DC

    Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, Washington, DCWednesday, May 21st, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutRobert Putnam warned us. Jonathan Haidt made us anxious. Vivek Murthy called it a crisis. Derek Thompson drove […]

  • Impact x Talent: Scalable and Sustainable Talent Development

    Impact x Talent: Scalable and Sustainable Talent DevelopmentVirtual RoundtableThursday, May 22, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutMany workforce programs focus on training individuals, often with powerful results for participants. But given the […]

  • Cradle to Career — What’s Working Best

    Cradle to Career — What’s Working BestVirtual RoundtableTuesday, June 10, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutFrom early childhood to early career, every life stage presents a critical window to shape opportunity, dignity, […]

  • Autodesk Foundation & NationSwell Happy Hour at JFF Horizons

    Autodesk Foundation & NationSwell Happy Hour at JFF HorizonsTuesday, June 10th, 20257:00–9:00 PM CTNew OrleansAboutJoin NationSwell and the Autodesk Foundation for an intimate happy hour during the JFF Horizons conference […]

  • The Art of Connection: Strategies for Effective Networking

    The Art of Connection: Strategies for Effective NetworkingVirtual RoundtableWednesday, June 11, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutNetworking doesn’t stop when you reach senior leadership—it evolves. Maintaining strong professional connections is essential for […]

  • Workshop: Aligning Impact with Business Strategy

    Workshop: Aligning Impact with Business StrategyWorkshopThursday, June 12, 20251:00pm – 2:30pm ET AboutLeading corporate impact programs are pushing beyond traditional philanthropy and CSR to create strategies that drive both business and […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]