Workshop: Advancing Impact Through Human-Centered DesignWorkshopThursday, September 18, 202512:00pm – 1:30pm ET AboutGreat impact strategies meet people where they are. In this hands-on workshop, NationSwell will guide leaders through the fundamentals of the human-centered design process and how to apply them to build more effective, inclusive, and responsive impact programs. Whether you're designing a new initiative, […]
NationSwell Quarterly Connections - Q3Sign up by September 29th to be connected to a fellow NationSwell member. Learn more below.About At NationSwell, we believe in both the power of connection and the magic of serendipity. That's why we're thrilled to introduce Quarterly Connections. This unique opt-in activity is designed to bring together our diverse community […]
Braintrust: Shaping Worker-Centered AI in an Era of ChangeBraintrustWednesday, October 1, 202512:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutIn a period of rapid technological, economic, and social transformation, the dominant narratives around AI and labor are primarily shaped by tech companies. Workers’ voices and interests are often left out, despite being at the heart of these shifts. This Brain […]
Decoding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Insights & Action for Purpose-Driven LeadersWednesday, October 8, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Roundtable AboutJoin us for an expert-led session as KPMG unpacks the "Big Beautiful Bill" and its tax implications for the cross-sector social impact community. This interactive discussion is tailored for the NationSwell network—innovative leaders driving change at the […]
Community-Led Health in ActionVirtual RoundtableTuesday, October 14, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutEighty percent of health outcomes are shaped by social drivers, not just clinical care. But too often, investments overlook community-based solutions that prioritize gaps in trust, access, and care. In this NationSwell virtual roundtable, we’ll explore how cross-sector leaders can elevate, resource, and integrate the […]
The State of Collective ActionVirtual RoundtableThursday, October 30, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutCollective action provides a pathway to greater scale, durability, and innovation. It also distributes and mitigates some of the risks that can undermine or deter individualized approaches. But what are the most successful, proven, and accessible forms of collective action in practice today? Which […]
Effective Issue Advocacy: Earning Attention and Driving ChangeVirtual RoundtableTuesday, November 4, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutIn today’s fractured attention economy, advancing policy and advocacy goals has never been more complex. For impact leaders, breaking through the noise requires new strategies to connect with hard-to-reach audiences, build trust across divides, and mobilize stakeholders around urgent issues. In […]
What’s Ahead for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionVirtual RoundtableWednesday, November 12, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutIt has been a challenging year for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, as new laws, executive actions, and heightened political scrutiny force organizations across sectors to rethink their strategies. Some have scaled back investments or retreated from earlier commitments, while others […]
Place-Based Impact: Building Beyond the PilotVirtual RoundtableThursday, November 13, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutPlace-based initiatives often begin with promising pilots, but the real challenge lies in building models that endure, evolve, and create lasting change for communities. From knowing when to sunset a project, to adapting an initiative as conditions shift, or to nurture long-term, community-driven […]
AI x Impact: Leading Practices, Applications, and ApproachesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, November 18, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutArtificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, and create impact. From advancing organizational efficiency to reshaping advocacy and service delivery, AI holds enormous potential — and raises equally pressing questions around ethics, equity, and governance. Join fellow leaders for […]
The Workforce of the Future: Skills and Strategies for What’s NextVirtual RoundtableTuesday, December 2, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe pace of change in the workforce is high. Artificial intelligence, demographic shifts, economic uncertainty, and other disruptive forces are reshaping the jobs of tomorrow, redefining the skills employees need, and challenging employers to build stronger, more adaptable […]
Workshop: Reflecting & Designing for Impact in 2026WorkshopThursday, December 4, 20251:00pm – 2:30pm ET About2025 has been a year of disruption and change for social impact leaders: economic uncertainty, political scrutiny, technological transformation, and shifting stakeholder expectations have all brought unique challenges and opportunities to the field. As the year winds down, NationSwell will lead a […]
Thought Leadership and Brand-Building for Impact LeadersVirtual RoundtableTuesday, December 9, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThought leadership is a potentially powerful instrument for impact leaders, servicing a range of goals like increasing credibility and exposure within an organization, advancing an ambitious goal, or influencing the direction of others in the field. But how should social impact leaders […]
Tracking Hunger Locally: Insights & Solutions from Classrooms Across AmericaBraintrustWednesday, December 10, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutWith the federal Household Food Security Report now discontinued, local and classroom-level perspectives have never been more vital. In this NationSwell Braintrust, we’ll explore how educators’ data and firsthand experiences can illuminate emerging hunger trends, inform community responses, and fill […]
What's Ahead for Social Impact in 2026?Virtual RoundtableTuesday, January 13, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe year ahead will challenge social impact leaders to stay focused, adaptive, and bold. Political volatility, economic uncertainty, and accelerating technological change will continue to reshape the landscape for companies, philanthropies, and nonprofits alike. To lead effectively, it’s essential to cut through […]
Collective Wealth Building: Innovation in HomeownershipVirtual RoundtableThursday, January 15, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutHomeownership remains one of the most powerful—and most unevenly distributed—wealth-building tools in America. Rising housing costs, limited supply, structural inequities in lending and appraisals, and stagnant wages have pushed the dream of owning a home out of reach for millions. Yet across the […]
What’s Ahead for Social Impact in 2026?Virtual RoundtableTuesday, January 27, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe year ahead will challenge social impact leaders to stay focused, adaptive, and bold. Political volatility, economic uncertainty, and accelerating technological change will continue to reshape the landscape for companies, philanthropies, and nonprofits alike. To lead effectively, it’s essential to cut through […]
Practical Applications for AI in Impact WorkVirtual RoundtableTuesday, February 3, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutMost impact leaders know AI is changing and reshaping many contours of our economy and lived experience. Fewer feel confident putting it to use in their day-to-day work. Join NationSwell and peer leaders for a virtual roundtable focused on immediate, practical applications […]
Working Effectively With Your Board of DirectorsVirtual RoundtableThursday, February 5, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutFor many impact leaders, success depends in no small part on what happens in the boardroom. Engaging your board effectively can accelerate strategy, unlock resources, and strengthen accountability. But it can also be one of the trickiest parts of leadership, especially amid […]
A Better Marketplace: Aligning Workforce Supply and DemandVirtual RoundtableTuesday, February 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutDespite historic investments in workforce development, America’s talent marketplace remains deeply fragmented – employers can’t find the skilled workers they need, while millions of workers remain underemployed or left out of opportunity altogether. This NationSwell roundtable will bring together leaders from […]
Place Based Impact: Preparing Communities for Shifts in FundingVirtual RoundtableTuesday, February 24, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutMany communities are bracing for a new era of volatility in public funding. Federal and state commitments that once underpinned local economic development, workforce programs, public health, and social infrastructure are shifting—sometimes slowly, sometimes abruptly. For place-based partnerships, the question […]
Pharma Social Impact Leaders Braintrust 2026BraintrustWednesday, February 25, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET About Last year, we brought together social impact leaders from top pharmaceutical and biopharma companies to explore the unique challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. This year Rashad Burgess, head of Corporate Responsibility at Gilead, and NationSwell are reconvening this group to explore the […]
100 Years of Black History Month: Honoring the Black Leaders Who Shape UsVirtual RoundtableThursday, February 26, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThis year marks a century since the first observance of what would become Black History Month—a milestone that invites us to honor the Black leaders, communities, and institutions that have shaped our lives and our work. […]
Building Good Governance to Power Collective ImpactVirtual RoundtableThursday, March 5, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutCollaboration is only as strong as the structure behind it. When priorities shift, leadership changes, or tough tradeoffs arise, collective impact efforts can be put at risk unless stabilized by good governance. The initiatives that endure look different. They build governance systems […]
Resiliency and Innovation in Nonprofit LeadershipVirtual RoundtableTuesday, March 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutA year after federal funding cuts, the dismantling of USAID, and politicized targeting of organizations advancing equity and justice, many nonprofits have been forced to adapt—revisiting their models, rethinking partnerships, and finding new ways to sustain mission-critical work amid heightened uncertainty. Join NationSwell […]
