Salon on Workforce Innovation for a Changing World, New York CityWednesday, February 4, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutWe’re living through one of the most profound shifts in the history of work. According to LinkedIn data, 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change by 2030, accelerated by Artificial Intelligence. AI and emerging technologies are transforming […]
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 […]
Signature Dinner on A Well-Lived Life in San FranciscoThursday, February 5, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSan FranciscoAboutEach year, we begin anew — taking stock of what’s behind us and setting our gaze toward what’s ahead. The start of 2026 invites us to pause and reflect: What does it mean to live a well-lived life now — in […]
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 […]
Salon on Workforce Innovation for a Changing World, Bay AreaThursday, February 12, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutWe’re living through one of the most profound shifts in the history of work. According to LinkedIn data, 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change by 2030, accelerated by Artificial Intelligence. AI and emerging technologies are transforming not […]
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 […]
Signature Dinner on A Well-Lived Life in Washington, DCTuesday, February 24, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETWashington, D.C.AboutEach year, we begin anew — taking stock of what’s behind us and setting our gaze toward what’s ahead. The start of 2026 invites us to pause and reflect: What does it mean to live a well-lived life now — in […]
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 […]
Signature Dinner on A Well-Lived Life in Seattle Thursday, March 5, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM PT Seattle About Each year, we begin anew — taking stock of what’s behind us and setting our gaze toward what’s ahead. The start of 2026 invites us to pause and reflect: What does it mean to live a well-lived life […]
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 […]
Resiliency and Innovation in PhilanthropyVirtual RoundtableTuesday, March 17, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutA year after sweeping federal funding cuts and mounting political pressure on equity- and justice-focused work, many funders are reexamining how to stay effective and principled in an increasingly constrained and polarized environment—while also stepping up to fill the void left by government withdrawal. […]
Signature Dinner on A Well-Lived Life in New York CityThursday, March 19, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutEach year, we begin anew — taking stock of what’s behind us and setting our gaze toward what’s ahead. The start of 2026 invites us to pause and reflect: What does it mean to live a well-lived life now […]
Health in Action: Care Needs and Innovations in Rural CommunitiesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, March 24, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutRural communities face some of the most persistent health challenges in the country—provider shortages, long travel distances for care, limited broadband, higher rates of chronic illness, and underfunded local health systems. Yet, across these same regions, practitioners, employers, health […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: San FranciscoWednesday, March 25, 202612:00–2:00 PM PTSan Francisco, CAAbout Join a curated group of senior leaders in San Francisco for an intimate leadership lunch focused on connection, collaboration, and innovation. Co-hosted by Aylin Oncel (Goodstack) and Jess Hyman (Atlassian), this gathering brings together leaders across technology, social impact, and sustainability who are […]
Workshop: NationSwell Big Ideas SessionWorkshopThursday, March 26, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutInnovation starts with space to think boldly. The NationSwell Big Ideas Session is a facilitated workshop designed to help impact leaders step back from day-to-day constraints and imagine what’s possible. Through a guided design thinking framework, participants will explore fresh approaches to their most pressing […]
NationSwell Quarterly Connections - Q1Sign up by March 30th to be connected to a fellow NationSwell member. Learn more below.About At NationSwell, we believe meaningful connection isn’t a “nice to have” - it’s essential. That’s why we’re continuing and expanding one of our most-loved initiatives: Quarterly Connections. This unique opt-in activity is designed to bring […]
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 […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: New HavenWednesday, April 8, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew Haven, CTAbout Over the past few years, leaders have faced unprecedented challenges, navigating diverse teams through a relentless wave of crises. It’s clearer than ever that new tools, insights, and strategies are essential—not just for leading organizations, but for sustaining themselves in the process. NationSwell […]
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 […]
