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 […]
Fueling Rural Prosperity on Rural TermsVirtual RoundtableThursday, May 21, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutRural communities are seeing renewed interest from outside capital — data centers, manufacturing sites, energy infrastructure, and more – promising jobs and tax base growth. But these investments often come with tradeoffs: land taken out of agricultural use, heavy demands on water and […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in New York CityWednesday, May 27, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutThe 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 […]
Building Community and Civic Knowledge InfrastructureBraintrustThursday, May 28, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutCivic knowledge institutions – from local libraries and news outlets to museums, historical societies, and faith-based organizations - have been part of an ecosystem of "community and civic knowledge infrastructure” that helps communities access trustworthy information and stay connected. Yet many of these institutions […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in AtlantaTuesday, June 2, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETAtlantaAboutThe 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, to connect […]
Workshop: AI in Action for Impact LeadersVirtual RoundtableThursday June 4, 20261:00pm – 2:00pm ET AboutAs AI tools and applications proliferate, the effect on leaders can be overwhelming. What use cases are worth investing in now? What expectations should we realistically have for quality and efficiency gains? What does it really look like to start using AI […]
Making Employee Engagement and Volunteerism More MeaningfulBraintrustThursday, June 4, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutEmployee engagement is becoming harder to sustain, even in purpose-led companies, as expectations rise and teams launch more programs, platforms, and “moments” than ever. Leaders responsible for engagement and volunteerism are being asked to show that these efforts do more than generate activity—that […]
Restoring Social Connection in America: Common Purpose through Service and Community EngagementTuesday, June 9, 20261:30–2:30 PM ETMainStageAboutDeficits of trust, empathy, and a sense of common purpose are defining characteristics of the current moment in America. Our social fabric is threadbare as deepening polarization spills into many aspects of community life. While leaders can’t “fix” social […]
Reimagining Workforce Readiness: Why Mental Health and Human Skills Will Define Success in the AI EconomyVirtual RoundtableWednesday, June 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutWhat if the greatest barrier to workforce readiness isn’t a lack of technical skills, but the absence of systems that help young people adapt in an ever-changing world? The future of workforce readiness […]
Promoting Healthy Civic Engagement During the Mid-TermsVirtual RoundtableThursday, June 11, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe 2026 midterm elections will take place in a climate of low trust, high polarization, and growing scrutiny of institutions. Many organizations will be looking for ways to support participation without inflaming division, undermining credibility, or crossing legal and reputational lines. NationSwell […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in ChicagoThursday, June 11, 20266:00–9:00 PM CTChicagoAboutThe 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, to connect […]
Catalyzing Public Sector Investment and Accountability in Impact WorkVirtual RoundtableTuesday, June 16, 20261:00pm – 2:00pm ET About Private sector capital and impact initiatives can achieve lasting, population-level impact when they connect to public systems, budgets, or policy ownership that sustain and scale the work. NationSwell invites senior social impact leaders to a conversation on how the […]
White Oak at Scale: Building Durable Infrastructure for Military and Veteran FamiliesBraintrustTuesday, June 16, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutWhat would it take to transform White Oak—a cross-sector coalition serving military and veteran families—into a lasting platform for resilience and systems change? In this conversation, we will pressure-test the institutional design required for that leap: the capital […]
Pharma Social Impact Leaders BraintrustBraintrustTuesday, June 30, 202611:30am – 12:30pm ET About Earlier this year, NationSwell convened a select group of social impact and ESG leaders from top pharmaceutical and biopharma companies to explore the unique challenges and opportunities shaping the sector. Building on that momentum, Alice Lin Fabiano of Johnson & Johnson and NationSwell are […]
Supporting Grantees and Partners Facing Heightened Risk and PressureVirtual RoundtableWednesday, July 8, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutNonprofits and community partners are operating under increasing strain—from funding uncertainty and rising demand to political scrutiny and public pressure. Many are being asked to do more with less, while navigating a more complex and, at times, more fragile operating […]
Deepening Business Value and Community Impact Through Employee EngagementVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 21, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutEmployee engagement has long been a cornerstone of corporate impact. But in today’s environment, leaders are under growing pressure to show how these programs deliver value not just for communities, but for the business itself. In this roundtable, NationSwell will […]
Reframing the Narrative Around Skilled Trade Careers Virtual Roundtable Wednesday, July 22, 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET About Skilled trade careers are essential to the economy—and gaining increased attention and investment as AI begins to reshape other professional pathways. Yet outdated perceptions, limited visibility, and fragmented access points continue to steer talent away from these […]
Resetting the Public Narrative Around U.S. PhilanthropyVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 4, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutPhilanthropy in the U.S. is facing a shift in public perception. What was once broadly seen as a force for good is now, in some circles, framed as politicized, opaque, or even at odds with democratic values. These narratives are gaining traction—and […]
Leader Briefing: Q3 Social Impact TrendsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 11, 202612:00pm – 12:30pm ET AboutEach quarter NationSwell tracks the most important trends, shifts, and moments shaping the social impact space. Before we publish our Q3 findings, join us for a 30-minute virtual briefing from a leader on our Insights team who will walk through what we’re tracking […]
Measuring Place-Based ImpactVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 18, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutBy 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 […]
Capital Access Strategies for Building Collective WealthVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 25, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAccess to capital—through lending, investment, and other financial products or services—is one of the most powerful levers for building wealth and expanding economic opportunity. But for too many individuals, families, and communities, that access remains uneven, hard to navigate, or out of […]
Exercising Influence With Your C-suite and BoardVirtual RoundtableThursday, September 3, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutFor corporate impact leaders, success depends heavily on securing buy-in from the C-suite and board—on strategy, resourcing, and priorities. Getting there requires a blend of credibility, careful relationship management, a business-oriented mental model, and persuasive storytelling. In this roundtable, NationSwell will convene […]
Combatting Hunger and Food InsecurityVirtual RoundtableWednesday, September 9, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutHunger remains one of the most persistent and visible challenges facing communities across the U.S. Rising costs, strained safety nets, and uneven access to nutritious food are leaving individuals and families at risk. In conjunction with National Hunger Action Month, this roundtable will bring […]
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 […]
