Collaboration is only as strong as the structure behind it. When priorities shift, leadership changes, or tough tradeoffs arise, collective impact efforts can be put at risk unless stabilized by good governance. The initiatives that endure look different. They build governance systems that clarify roles, set decision rules, distribute authority, and manage accountability with discipline.

In this session, NationSwell will bring together impact leaders from business, philanthropy, and nonprofits to dig into what “best-in-class governance” actually looks like in cross-sector collaboration today. We’ll explore how to:

• Establish rules of engagement that prevent drift and power imbalance
• Balance inclusivity with timely, decisive action
• Create accountability mechanisms that don’t slow everything down
• Ensure continuity as leadership, funding, and political winds change

To encourage open and candid discussion, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights.