Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in DallasWednesday, October 14, 20266:00–9:00 PM CTDallasAboutThis year has been no stranger to turbulence and uncertainty, nor has it been without bright spots and hard-won progress. It's in moments like this one — murky and demanding — that good leadership matters most. NationSwell’s Signature Dinner series on Leading […]
Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Community HealthThursday, October 15, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET RoundtableAboutThe community health workforce is one of the most cost-effective levers we have for improving health outcomes, yet demand for these workers continues to outpace supply. From training pipelines to new funding structures, a range of models are emerging to close that gap, but […]
Building Regional Coalitions for Lasting Change Virtual RoundtableWednesday, November 4, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutPlace-based collective action is one of the most powerful — and most challenging — ways to drive lasting change in a region. Leaders working to build and sustain regional coalitions constantly navigate hard questions: How do you align diverse stakeholders around a […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in Washington, DCWednesday, November 4, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETWashington, DCAboutThis year has been no stranger to turbulence and uncertainty, nor has it been without bright spots and hard-won progress. It's in moments like this one — murky and demanding — that good leadership matters most. NationSwell’s Signature Dinner series […]
Driving AI Adoption: What's Working Best for Impact TeamsThursday, November 5, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET RoundtableAboutMost impact teams and organizations are under pressure to figure out AI, but few have cracked how to drive widespread and deep adoption across their teams. The barriers are rarely about the technology itself—more often it's staff hesitation, unclear use cases, […]
Signature Dinner: What Does Best Look Like for Place-Based ImpactMonday, November 9, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutPlace-based impact work raises a critical question: what actually produces results, for people and for communities, over time? At a moment when so many places are grappling with real concerns about jobs, opportunity, and what it takes to move […]
Mid-Term Elections: Processing Impacts and the Way ForwardTuesday, November 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAboutIn the days following the 2026 midterms, impact leaders will be making sense of what the results mean for their work and their leadership in the months ahead. Shifts in political leadership can carry significant consequences for funding priorities, policy environments, and […]
ERGs in a Shifting Environment: A Braintrust on Structure, Participation, and Shared OwnershipBraintrustThursday, November 12, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutERG and colleague engagement leaders have a lot being asked of them right now. The environment has shifted for many — some organizations have restructured, scaled back, or are rebuilding entirely — and even where programs are […]
NationSwell + Cadence Giving Foundation: Happy Hour for Impact LeadersThursday, November 12, 20266:00–8:30 PM PTHappy HourAboutJoin NationSwell and the Cadence Giving Foundation for an intimate happy hour in San Jose focused on connection, conversation, and collaboration. This informal gathering will bring together social impact leaders from across sectors to build new relationships, exchange ideas, and […]
Leader Briefing: Q4 Social Impact TrendsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, November 17, 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 Q4 findings, join us for a 30-minute virtual briefing from a leader on our Insights team who will walk through what we’re tracking […]
Bold Approaches to Storytelling and Audience EngagementTuesday, November 17, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET RoundtableAboutNationSwell and the Collective Wealth Collaborative will debut a new web-based game designed to bring collective wealth solutions to life for young audiences—and use it as a jumping-off point for a wider conversation on creative storytelling. As traditional channels struggle to cut through, […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in New York CityTuesday, November 17, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutThis year has been no stranger to turbulence and uncertainty, nor has it been without bright spots and hard-won progress. It's in moments like this one — murky and demanding — that good leadership matters most. NationSwell’s Signature […]
How Funders Can Co-Invest in Ways that Work and LastWednesday, December 2, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET RoundtableAbout Co-funding arrangements can multiply impact, but getting the structure, governance, and expectations right between partners is often where these efforts break down. Misaligned incentives, unclear decision rights, and differing reporting expectations can quietly undermine even well-intentioned partnerships. This roundtable […]
NationSwell End-of-Year ToastWednesday, December 9, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAbout As 2026 comes to a close, join fellow NationSwell members to reflect on the year, celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, and raise a glass to the road ahead. We’ll share individual successes and highlight the collaborations and partnerships that inspired us most — celebrating the power […]
What We Can Do to Strengthen and Protect DemocracyThursday, December 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAbout Preserving and strengthening American democracy over the long term requires sustained investment in the institutions, norms, and civic infrastructure that undergird our processes and systems. We must look past individual election cycles to identify where vulnerabilities and opportunities exist, and […]
Latino Leaders Working GroupWorking GroupTuesday, December 15, 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 End-of-Year ToastWednesday, December 16, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAbout As 2026 comes to a close, join fellow NationSwell members to reflect on the year, celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, and raise a glass to the road ahead. We’ll share individual successes and highlight the collaborations and partnerships that inspired us most — celebrating the power […]
Leadership Lunch on Mental Health in the Workplace, New York CityThursday, January 21, 202712:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout Mental health has become a central part of the workplace conversation. Companies are investing in benefits, programs, policies, and new approaches to supporting employees—but amid all that activity, a harder question remains: What is actually working? Join […]
