Leadership Lunch with Julia Dhar: How Change Really WorksTuesday, September 22, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout Why do most efforts to make positive change fail — even when the strategy is right? It usually comes down to one gap: leaders and those they lead experience change very differently, and most organizations never close it. People […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in New York CityTuesday, September 22, 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 […]
Salon on The Pursuit of Common Purpose in New York CityWednesday, September 23, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutAmerica's 250th birthday invites us to reflect on our rich history, our imperfect progress, and our yet-to-be charted path forward. There is, in this moment, a possibility for greater civic engagement, for better dialogue, and for deeper connection […]
Signature Dinner on Current and Future-Proofing Global Food Systems: The Food, Climate, and Energy Nexus in New York CityWednesday, September 23, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutGlobal food systems are under real strain. Climate volatility, energy transitions, and consolidation across the value chain are compounding faster than most efforts are built to handle. At this NationSwell […]
Leadership Lunch with Nick Thompson: This American Moment + The Running GroundThursday, September 24, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout So much is colliding at once in this moment: how technology and AI are reshaping our institutions, how politics and the economy are colliding, how national security concerns are shifting, and how media and culture are […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in New York CityThursday, September 24, 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 […]
AI-Enabled Impact Measurement Reporting and StorytellingVirtual RoundtableTuesday, September 29, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutAI is starting to reshape how impact teams collect data, generate insights, and communicate results. But most leaders are still figuring out where inside of these goals AI adds value versus where it introduces unnecessary risks or uncertainties. In this roundtable, NationSwell will […]
How Teams Are Using AI to Drive Operational EfficienciesBraintrustWednesday, September 30, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutAcross sectors, AI is rapidly changing how organizations operate, and impact, CSR, and sustainability teams are navigating that shift in real time. Some are finding new efficiencies in reporting, workflows, and stakeholder communications. Others are working through hard questions about implementation, […]
Alternative Financing Models for Workforce Development InitiativesVirtual RoundtableThursday, October 1, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutAlternative financing models could reshape how workforce development gets funded, but implementing them well requires navigating trade-offs in structure, risk, and measurement. Leaders considering these approaches often have more questions than answers about how to structure agreements, define success, and manage risk […]
Salon on The Pursuit of Common Purpose in the Bay AreaThursday, October 1, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutAmerica's 250th birthday invites us to reflect on our rich history, our imperfect progress, and our yet-to-be charted path forward. There is, in this moment, possibility for greater civic engagement, for better dialogue, and for deeper connection across our differences. […]
Measuring Impact: Getting to the Level of OutcomesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, October 6, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutMost impact teams and organizations can report on outputs, but measuring what actually changes for people further downstream remains a harder and more valuable challenge. Doing this well often means rethinking data infrastructure, timelines, and how success gets defined and communicated […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in San FranciscoTuesday, October 6, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSan FranciscoAboutThis 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 […]
How Funders Can Define Their Appetite for RiskVirtual RoundtableWednesday, October 7, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutEvery funder has some tolerance for risk in their grantmaking, but not all have made that tolerance explicit or brought their board along in defining it. That ambiguity can slow decision-making, create friction with grantees, and leave staff guessing at what […]
Salon on The Pursuit of Common Purpose in Washington, DCThursday, October 8, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutAmerica's 250th birthday invites us to reflect on our rich history, our imperfect progress, and our yet-to-be charted path forward. There is, in this moment, possibility for greater civic engagement, for better dialogue, and for deeper connection across our differences. The […]
The Future of Signature Programs: Rethinking Flagship Giving StrategiesBraintrustWednesday, October 14, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAs corporate giving strategies evolve, many organizations are reassessing whether a signature program is still the right vehicle for impact. Should a flagship initiative continue, evolve, or give way to a broader portfolio approach? And how do you weigh external thought […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Local Innovation to National Insight: PIERCE COUNTY RESILIENCY HUBBraintrustThursday, November 19, 20261:00pm – 2:00pm ET AboutAs communities across the country navigate increasing complexity, from economic volatility to climate-related disruptions, the need for real-time, locally grounded data and coordinated response has never been greater. In this NationSwell Braintrust, we’ll explore how the Resiliency Hub in Pierce […]
