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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
