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 […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: BostonThursday, May 14, 202612:30–2:30 PM ETBostonAboutNationSwell is convening a small group of wonderful impact leaders for an intimate Leadership Lunch on “Leading in a Time of Rapid Change.” Over the past few years, leaders have faced unprecedented challenges, navigating crises, complexity, and change. This gathering will offer space to exhale, connect, and […]
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 […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: New York CityMonday, May 18, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout Social Innovation: What's Best and Next This NationSwell Leadership Lunch convenes social impact leaders for a candid, off-the-record conversation about the future of social innovation. Featuring Cheryl Dorsey of Echoing Green and Kara Barnett of General Atlantic Foundation, this intimate gathering will […]
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 […]
NationSwell Leadership Lunch: Washington, DCWednesday, May 20, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETWashington, DCAboutJoin a curated group of senior leaders in D.C. for an intimate leadership lunch focused on jobs and skilling. Co-hosted by Cameron Kennedy (McKinsey), this gathering brings together leaders across social impact who are exploring how AI can be employed as a force to create […]
NationSwell On-the-Ground: A Conversation at the San Quentin Learning CenterThursday May 21, 20262:00–8:30 PM PTSalonAboutThis year, Mount Tamalpais College celebrates nearly three decades of teaching, learning, and transformation inside San Quentin. As the only accredited independent liberal arts college in the United States whose main campus operates inside a prison, the college has helped thousands […]
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 […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in New York CityWednesday, May 27, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutThe first part of 2026 has introduced more volatility to an already unsteady world. For many impact leaders and their organizations, the turbulence brings additional risk and even greater fatigue. But it also creates a precious opportunity to […]
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 […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in AtlantaTuesday, June 2, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETAtlantaAboutThe first part of 2026 has introduced more volatility to an already unsteady world. For many impact leaders and their organizations, the turbulence brings additional risk and even greater fatigue. But it also creates a precious opportunity to get clear, to connect […]
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 […]
Youth Mental Health and Workforce ReadinessVirtual RoundtableWednesday, June 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutYoung people are entering the workforce at a moment when mental health needs are rising, identity and belonging are under strain, and expectations for “work readiness” are shifting fast. The result is a gap in confidence, stability, and support that occasionally gets mislabeled […]
Promoting Healthy Civic Engagement During the Mid-TermsVirtual RoundtableThursday, June 11, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe 2026 midterm elections will take place in a climate of low trust, high polarization, and growing scrutiny of institutions. Many organizations will be looking for ways to support participation without inflaming division, undermining credibility, or crossing legal and reputational lines. NationSwell […]
Signature Dinner on Imagination, Innovation, and Connection in ChicagoThursday, June 11, 20266:00–9:00 PM CTChicagoAboutThe first part of 2026 has introduced more volatility to an already unsteady world. For many impact leaders and their organizations, the turbulence brings additional risk and even greater fatigue. But it also creates a precious opportunity to get clear, to connect […]
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 […]
White Oak at Scale: Building Durable Infrastructure for Military and Veteran FamiliesBraintrustTuesday, June 16, 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 […]
Pharma Social Impact Leaders BraintrustBraintrustTuesday, June 30, 202611:00am – 12:00pm 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
