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The New Playbook for Impact Comms and Public ReportingVirtual RoundtableTuesday, April 7, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutThe standard playbook for corporate impact reports and public communications has been unsettled by shifting political pressures, cultural attitudes, attention scarcity, and the introduction of AI. Yet companies still need to explain what they stand for, show progress, and build […]
Predicting the Future of Work: Using Data to Build More Inclusive Workforce SystemsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, April 14, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAs AI and automation accelerate change across the labor market, predictive analytics offer powerful tools to anticipate which jobs, skills, and communities face the greatest risk – and where new opportunities are emerging. NationSwell invites leaders […]
When and How AI Can Improve GrantmakingVirtual RoundtableThursday, April 16, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAI is moving fast—but grantmakers are rightly cautious. Funders are under pressure to move money more efficiently, learn faster, and support grantees better, all without adding risk, burden, or opacity to an already complex system. The question is no longer whether AI […]
Building a More Inclusive and Empowering Narrative Around Wealth Virtual RoundtableThursday, April 23, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET About Across the impact field, efforts to advance economic mobility and inclusive growth are encountering friction with the language we use. Wealth is often understood narrowly as accumulation or privilege rather than as a practical foundation for stability, choice, […]
Leveraging AI & Technology to Connect More Communities to Quality HealthcareVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 5, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutTechnology is reshaping healthcare access—but progress is uneven. AI, digital tools, and data platforms have the potential to extend care to underserved communities, address workforce shortages, and improve outcomes. At the same time, gaps in infrastructure, trust, and […]
Leader Briefing: Q2 Social Impact TrendsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 12, 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 Q2 findings, join us for a 30-minute virtual briefing from a leader on our Insights team who will walk through what we’re tracking […]
Latino Leaders Working GroupWorking GroupTuesday, May 12, 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 […]
Crisis Response in a New Era: Expanding Collective Models for Faster, More Direct Impact BraintrustBraintrustThursday, May 14, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutCrisis response is entering a new era, one defined not just by more frequent and severe disasters, but by widening gaps between need and the systems designed to meet it. For many organizations, the current […]
The 1% Tax Floor and Innovative Approaches to Corporate Impact ROIVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 19, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutA new tax reality is changing the economics of corporate philanthropy: companies can now only deduct charitable contributions that exceed 1% of taxable income. That shift is forcing a more explicit conversation inside businesses about the most financially […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leadership Lunch with Michael Clinton: Longevity NationThursday, July 30, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout Longevity! We’re hearing so much about it. It’s really a conversation about health, wellness and human flourishing. All of those things are so important to us as humans and leaders. How do we cut through the noise, to understand what is […]
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 […]
Latino Leaders Working GroupWorking GroupWednesday, August 5, 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 […]
White Oak at Scale: Building Durable Infrastructure for Military and Veteran FamiliesBraintrustThursday, August 6, 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 […]
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 […]
