How to Foster Senior Executive Support and Engagement for your Social Impact and Sustainability WorkVirtual Leader RoundtableWednesday, October 11, 20234:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTABOUTBuy-in and active support from senior executives is one of the most critical factors in the resourcing, prioritization, and durability of social impact and sustainability efforts. So, what […]
Renegotiating the Social Contract RoundtableVirtual RoundtableTuesday, October 24, 20234:00pm – 5:00pm ETAbout A social contract outlines the rights and duties of individuals within a society. In America, our constitution explicitly defines some of these rights, while others, more implicit, evolve over time. As we navigate a period of rapid technological and societal change, it is […]
Seattle Braintrust: Building a More Durable Future for DEIB InitiativesBraintrust | Seattle,WA | Exact Location TBDThursday, November 9, 20239:00am – 11:00am PSTABOUTThe past few months have produced a surge of anti-DEIB rhetoric, activism, and litigation, in part driven by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the use of affirmative action in college admissions. As […]
Diversifying Talent Pipelines and the Importance of Ongoing InvestmentVirtual Roundtable | ZoomTuesday, November 14th, 20234:00–5:00 PM ET / 1:00–2:00 PM PTABOUT It has become clear that diversifying talent pipelines is an increasing priority for employers. Companies are interested in hiring more first-generation college students and talent of color than ever before, and there is a […]
Centering Equity in AIBraintrust | San FranciscoNovember 28th, 202310:00am - 12:00pm PTABOUT Location information to be shared upon registration. Generative AI will revolutionize our society, propel progress in our economy, and disrupt our democracy. As we grapple with the prospects and perils of AI, it is imperative we center the conversation on equity. Leaders have […]
Safeguarding Democracy: A Call to Action for the 2024 ElectionVirtual Leader RoundtableTuesday, December 5, 20234:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTABOUTOne year out from the 2024 election, the dangers of hyperpolarization, political violence, and support for anti-democratic candidates are now evident and well-documented. We are well past the point of diagnosing these inbound […]
What’s Ahead in Climate & SustainabilityVirtual RoundtableTuesday, January 30, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutThe first-ever global stocktake in 2023 confirmed what we already know: we are significantly off track to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. As we begin a new year, the time is right for us to reflect […]
Cultivating Wellbeing in the WorkplaceVirtual RoundtableTuesday, February 13, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutThe COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and changes in U.S. policy over the past few years have contributed to a significant evolution in the ways employees relate to their workplaces and their employers. Today, employees and leaders alike place […]
What’s Ahead in Corporate Purpose and ImpactVirtual RoundtableTuesday, February 20, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutThe beginning of a new year — one in which the stakes seem impossibly high for impact-driven work — marks a great opportunity to pause, take stock, and dial in on where we can be most effective […]
HappinessVirtual RoundtableThursday, March 21, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAbout What does it mean to be truly happy, and why can happiness seem so elusive? Happiness is more than a feeling—it's an indicator of health and longevity, a measure of societal prosperity, and a reflection of institutional success. However, happiness isn’t a […]
What’s Ahead in PhilanthropyVirtual RoundtableTuesday, March 26, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutA year characterized by a set of clear-cut challenges — including economic uncertainty, a high-stakes election, and the social turbulence still being felt in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic — will require philanthropy and nonprofit leaders to be clear-eyed […]
The Case for Childcare Collaborative: Employer Solutions & Barriers to Supporting Frontline Working Families Virtual RoundtableThursday, April 18, 20242:00pm – 3:15pm ET / 11:00am – 12:15pm PTAboutWe believe employers play a critical role in the childcare movement with the ability to provide resources, supportive policies, and paid time off for childcare duties. Research shows that […]
How Business Can Show Up for a Healthy DemocracyVirtual RoundtableTuesday, April 30, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutThis will be the biggest election year in history, as citizens in countries representing half the world’s population head to the polls. At home, the 2024 U.S. election will once again put destabilizing pressure on […]
Climate Communication in the Age of Accountability: Navigating Challenges and OpportunitiesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 02, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutIt’s no secret that we’re in a volatile moment for climate and sustainability work. Newly-approved S.E.C. rules around how public companies should disclose climate risks and increased scrutiny and pushback on greenwashing practices […]
AI and Social Innovation: How Technology is Changing Philanthropy and Nonprofit WorkVirtual RoundtableTuesday, May 7, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutAI is already shaping the work of philanthropies and the nonprofit organizations they support. While questions mount over the long term implications and net impact of these rapidly evolving technologies, it’s never […]
Building Thriving Futures: Towards Inclusive Economic GrowthVirtual RoundtableTuesday, June 4, 20241:00pm – 2:00pm ET / 10:00am – 11:00am PTAboutIn communities across the United States, leaders are forging pathways to resilience through dynamic collaborations between the private, public and social sectors. As we navigate the complex landscape of economic development, it's evident that affordable housing represents […]
Workshop: Boosting Civic Participation and Civic Competence Among EmployeesVirtual RoundtableThursday, June 06, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutThis workshop is part 1 of a 3-part series, based in large part on new research from NationSwell (read the report, Civics Inc., here). Employers wield considerable influence over individual civic participation through their ability […]
Supporting and Celebrating Philanthropic GranteesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, June 18, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutWhile providing funding is the most obvious way that private philanthropies and corporate grantmakers support nonprofit organizations, there are also a wide range of needs and opportunities for deeper engagement that funding on its own cannot address. From celebrating […]
Expanding Pathways to Economic OpportunityVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 16th, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutSkills-based approaches are continuing to transform the way employers recruit and develop talent. Following a global pandemic and an economic recession, talent managers are increasingly turning away from the limited scope of degrees and titles and embracing the exciting […]
Designing for Equity in Philanthropic InstitutionsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, July 23th, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutAs mission-driven organizations, private foundations and other institutional funders have an opportunity to lead by example in the ways that they hardwire equity and inclusion into their organizational design. Even so, they are not strangers to the challenges, […]
Place-Based Impact in PracticeLunch and LearnWednesday, July 31st, 20243:00pm – 4:00pm ET / 12:00pm – 1:00pm PTAbout In 2023, NationSwell launched the first year of the Place-based Impact Collaborative. The Collaborative aimed to bring leaders across sectors and disciplines to explore community-guided strategies while aiming to build pathways to deeper generational impact. As a part […]
Influencing Climate Behaviors in Your Corporate Value Chain Virtual Roundtable Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PT About Meaningful shifts in regulatory and market forces over the last few years have meant that many companies are now compelled to measure and report their Scope 3 climate impacts. But what […]
Designing for Impact: Innovative Organizational Models and StructuresVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 20, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutDriving impact as effectively and efficiently as possible starts long before the rubber hits the road — it starts with our corporate structures themselves, and with our missions and strategies reflected in everything from legal structure […]
Trust Based PhilanthropyVirtual RoundtableThursday, August 22nd, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutTrust-based philanthropy is built on the fundamental principles of mutual respect, accountability, and meaningful partnership between funders and grantees. But many philanthropic leaders face immediate institutional limitations in implementing fully trust-based philanthropy, such as metrics and required reporting. One crucial aspect […]
Innovative Solutions to Move America ForwardVirtual RoundtableThursday, September 12, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutAmerica grapples with profound challenges, from economic inequality and polarization to opportunity gaps, environmental threats, and our collective health. Yet, a key insight from our NationSwell discussions this year is clear: the leaders we need and the solutions […]
