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, […]
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 Leadership Lunch: San FranciscoThursday, December 3, 202612:00–2:00 PM PTSan FranciscoAbout Join a curated group of senior leaders in San Francisco for an intimate leadership lunch to close out the year. Co-hosted by Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change (key partner of the current Boundless SF initiative), this gathering brings together leaders across social […]
Salon on Affordability, Opportunity, and the Future of the American Dream in AtlantaTuesday, December 08, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETAtlantaAboutFor generations, the American Dream rested on a basic promise: work hard, and you'll get ahead. Today, housing, child care, and the basic costs of living have outpaced wages for many families, and the path to opportunity is […]
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 […]
Salon on Affordability, Opportunity, and the Future of the American Dream in BostonThursday, December 10, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETBostonAboutFor generations, the American Dream rested on a basic promise: work hard, and you'll get ahead. Today, housing, child care, and the basic costs of living have outpaced wages for many families, and the path to opportunity is […]
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 […]
From Local Innovation to National Insight: PIERCE COUNTY RESILIENCY HUBBraintrustTuesday, January 26, 20273:00pm – 4:00pm 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 […]
Insurance Industry Leadership Lunch in New York CityWednesday, February 3, 202712:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout NationSwell is hosting a small, invitation-only lunch for senior social impact leaders across the insurance industry in New York City, co-hosted by Tia Hodges, President & CEO of MetLife Foundation, and Lisa Walker, President & CEO of Travelers Foundation. The […]
