By its very nature, place-based work is bespoke to the specific community it is focused on, with their specific history, environment, cultural identity, industries and skills, opportunities and challenges, and leaders driving the work. With that level of customization, are there standards and best practices we can adhere to in how funders and partners measure the impact of this work? Or are place-based initiatives fundamentally at odds with a consistent measurement approach?

In this NationSwell leader roundtable, we’ll convene a group of place-based funders and practitioners to explore the topic of what it takes to successfully measure place-based work, and whether there are universal principles worth adapting to each unique context.

Just us for an important and pragmatic discussion among peers that leverages three years of learnings from NationSwell’s Place-Based Impact Collaborative.

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.