Beyond the Map: Rethinking How We Invest in Rural CommunitiesVirtual RoundtableThursday, March 19, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutRural communities across the U.S. are too often framed by what they lack — rather than by the deep assets, leadership, and innovation they already hold. Yet rural places face persistent gaps in philanthropic investment, infrastructure, and long-term capital, […]
Signature Dinner on A Well-Lived Life in New York CityThursday, March 19, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutEach year, we begin anew — taking stock of what’s behind us and setting our gaze toward what’s ahead. The start of 2026 invites us to pause and reflect: What does it mean to live a well-lived life now […]
Health in Action: Care Needs and Innovations in Rural CommunitiesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, March 24, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutRural communities face some of the most persistent health challenges in the country—provider shortages, long travel distances for care, limited broadband, higher rates of chronic illness, and underfunded local health systems. Yet, across these same regions, practitioners, employers, health […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: San FranciscoWednesday, March 25, 202612:00–2:00 PM PTSan Francisco, CAAbout Join a curated group of senior leaders in San Francisco for an intimate leadership lunch focused on connection, collaboration, and innovation. Co-hosted by Aylin Oncel (Goodstack) and Jess Hyman (Atlassian), this gathering brings together leaders across technology, social impact, and sustainability who are […]
Workshop: NationSwell Big Ideas SessionWorkshopThursday, March 26, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutInnovation starts with space to think boldly. The NationSwell Big Ideas Session is a facilitated workshop designed to help impact leaders step back from day-to-day constraints and imagine what’s possible. Through a guided design thinking framework, participants will explore fresh approaches to their most pressing […]
NationSwell Quarterly Connections - Q1Sign up by March 30th to be connected to a fellow NationSwell member. Learn more below.About At NationSwell, we believe meaningful connection isn’t a “nice to have” - it’s essential. That’s why we’re continuing and expanding one of our most-loved initiatives: Quarterly Connections. This unique opt-in activity is designed to bring […]
Salon on Innovations in Place-Based Social Impact in New York CityWednesday, April 1, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutPlace-based impact is not a new idea. For decades, funders and civic leaders have invested in communities in pursuit of durable change. And yet, many past efforts fell short, shaped by top-down strategies, short-term funding cycles, and visions for communities […]
The New Playbook for Impact Comms and Public ReportingVirtual RoundtableTuesday, April 7, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutThe standard playbook for corporate impact reports and public communications has been unsettled by shifting political pressures, cultural attitudes, attention scarcity, and the introduction of AI. Yet companies still need to explain what they stand for, show progress, and build […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: New HavenWednesday, April 8, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew Haven, CTAbout Amidst turbulence and disruption, the need to think big and act effectively around economic opportunity, financial well-being and wealth-building is so vital in meeting. Together, a wonderful group of senior impact leaders will share how they are thinking about this work, what they […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: New York CityTuesday, April 14, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout Senior philanthropy leaders continue to navigate change and turbulence - while also seeking to bring new levels of vision, ambition and collaboration to their work. NationSwell is convening a small group of senior impact leaders for an intimate lunch for an open, […]
Predicting the Future of Work: Using Data to Build More Inclusive Workforce SystemsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, April 14, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAs AI and automation accelerate change across the labor market, predictive analytics offer powerful tools to anticipate which jobs, skills, and communities face the greatest risk – and where new opportunities are emerging. NationSwell invites leaders […]
When and How AI Can Improve GrantmakingVirtual RoundtableThursday, April 16, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAI is moving fast—but grantmakers are rightly cautious. Funders are under pressure to move money more efficiently, learn faster, and support grantees better, all without adding risk, burden, or opacity to an already complex system. The question is no longer whether AI […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in Minneapolis Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM CT Minneapolis About The first part of 2026 has introduced more volatility to an already unsteady world. For many impact leaders and their organizations, the turbulence brings additional risk and even greater fatigue. But it also creates a precious opportunity […]
Building a More Inclusive and Empowering Narrative Around Wealth Virtual RoundtableThursday, April 23, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET About Across the impact field, efforts to advance economic mobility and inclusive growth are encountering friction with the language we use. Wealth is often understood narrowly as accumulation or privilege rather than as a practical foundation for stability, choice, […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in San FranciscoThursday, April 23, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSan FranciscoAboutThe first part of 2026 has introduced more volatility to an already unsteady world. For many impact leaders and their organizations, the turbulence brings additional risk and even greater fatigue. But it also creates a precious opportunity to get clear, […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in Washington DCWednesday, April 29, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETWashington, DCAboutThe first part of 2026 has introduced more volatility to an already unsteady world. For many impact leaders and their organizations, the turbulence brings additional risk and even greater fatigue. But it also creates a precious opportunity to get clear, […]
Salon on Innovations in Place-Based Social Impact in the Bay AreaWednesday, April 29, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutWhat does it really mean to create lasting impact that’s rooted in place? Join us for an engaging conversation about what it takes to empower local leaders, lift up community assets, and design solutions that reflect local realities. In conversation […]
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 the state faces a deficit of more than 250,000 homes. Expanding access to affordable housing will require more than one-off investments, it will demand sustained […]
Leveraging AI & Technology to Connect More Communities to Quality HealthcareVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 5, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutTechnology is reshaping healthcare access—but progress is uneven. AI, digital tools, and data platforms have the potential to extend care to underserved communities, address workforce shortages, and improve outcomes. At the same time, gaps in infrastructure, trust, and […]
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 publish our Q2 findings, join us for a 30-minute virtual briefing from a leader on our Insights team who will walk through what we’re tracking […]
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, equity, and community impact. Together, we’ll create a cross-sectoral alliance that uplifts, empowers, and inspires. To encourage open and candid discussion, this event follows the […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: BostonThursday, May 14, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETBostonAboutNationSwell is convening a small group of wonderful impact leaders for an intimate Leadership Lunch on “Leading in a Time of Rapid Change.” Over the past few years, leaders have faced unprecedented challenges, navigating crises, complexity, and change. This gathering will offer space to exhale, connect, and […]
The 1% Tax Floor and Innovative Approaches to Corporate Impact ROIVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 19, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutA new tax reality is changing the economics of corporate philanthropy: companies can now only deduct charitable contributions that exceed 1% of taxable income. That shift is forcing a more explicit conversation inside businesses about the most financially […]
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 by Cameron Kennedy (McKinsey), this gathering brings together leaders across social impact who are exploring how AI can be employed as a force to create […]
NationSwell On-the-Ground: A Conversation at the San Quentin Learning CenterThursday May 21, 20262:00–8:30 PM PTSalonAboutThis year, Mount Tamalpais College celebrates nearly three decades of teaching, learning, and transformation inside San Quentin. As the only accredited independent liberal arts college in the United States whose main campus operates inside a prison, the college has helped thousands […]
