Measuring Impact: Getting to the Level of OutcomesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, October 6, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutMost impact teams and organizations can report on outputs, but measuring what actually changes for people further downstream remains a harder and more valuable challenge. Doing this well often means rethinking data infrastructure, timelines, and how success gets defined and communicated […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in San FranciscoTuesday, October 6, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSan FranciscoAboutThis year has been no stranger to turbulence and uncertainty, nor has it been without bright spots and hard-won progress. It's in moments like this one — murky and demanding — that good leadership matters most. NationSwell’s Signature Dinner series […]
How Funders Can Define Their Appetite for RiskVirtual RoundtableWednesday, October 7, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutEvery funder has some tolerance for risk in their grantmaking, but not all have made that tolerance explicit or brought their board along in defining it. That ambiguity can slow decision-making, create friction with grantees, and leave staff guessing at what […]
Salon on The Pursuit of Common Purpose in Washington, DCThursday, October 8, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutAmerica's 250th birthday invites us to reflect on our rich history, our imperfect progress, and our yet-to-be charted path forward. There is, in this moment, possibility for greater civic engagement, for better dialogue, and for deeper connection across our differences. The […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in DallasWednesday, October 14, 20266:00–9:00 PM CTDallasAboutThis year has been no stranger to turbulence and uncertainty, nor has it been without bright spots and hard-won progress. It's in moments like this one — murky and demanding — that good leadership matters most. NationSwell’s Signature Dinner series on Leading […]
Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Community HealthThursday, October 15, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET RoundtableAboutThe community health workforce is one of the most cost-effective levers we have for improving health outcomes, yet demand for these workers continues to outpace supply. From training pipelines to new funding structures, a range of models are emerging to close that gap, but […]
Powering the Transition: Closing the Skills Gap in New Energy InfrastructureIn partnership with Schneider Electric, Google, Barclays, LACI and IYFMonday, November 2, 20261:00–4:00 PM ETBATWorks, 102 58th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220AboutThe energy transition is underway — but the workforce needed to deliver it is not keeping pace. Across the full arc of how energy is […]
Building Regional Coalitions for Lasting Change Virtual RoundtableWednesday, November 4, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutPlace-based collective action is one of the most powerful — and most challenging — ways to drive lasting change in a region. Leaders working to build and sustain regional coalitions constantly navigate hard questions: How do you align diverse stakeholders around a […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in Washington, DCWednesday, November 4, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETWashington, DCAboutThis year has been no stranger to turbulence and uncertainty, nor has it been without bright spots and hard-won progress. It's in moments like this one — murky and demanding — that good leadership matters most. NationSwell’s Signature Dinner series […]
Driving AI Adoption: What's Working Best for Impact TeamsThursday, November 5, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET RoundtableAboutMost impact teams and organizations are under pressure to figure out AI, but few have cracked how to drive widespread and deep adoption across their teams. The barriers are rarely about the technology itself—more often it's staff hesitation, unclear use cases, […]
Live Wildly: A Florida Immersive on Ecology, Economy, and PlaceHosted by Live Wildly FoundationImmersive Experience | Lake Wales, FLTuesday, November 10, 2026 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026About Across the Florida Wildlife Corridor — nearly 18 million acres of connected wild and working lands — something is taking shape that reframes what conservation can be. To […]
Mid-Term Elections: Processing Impacts and the Way ForwardTuesday, November 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAboutIn the days following the 2026 midterms, impact leaders will be making sense of what the results mean for their work and their leadership in the months ahead. Shifts in political leadership can carry significant consequences for funding priorities, policy environments, and […]
ERGs in a Shifting Environment: A Braintrust on Structure, Participation, and Shared OwnershipBraintrustThursday, November 12, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutERG and colleague engagement leaders have a lot being asked of them right now. The environment has shifted for many — some organizations have restructured, scaled back, or are rebuilding entirely — and even where programs are […]
Leader Briefing: Q4 Social Impact TrendsVirtual RoundtableTuesday, November 17, 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 Q4 findings, join us for a 30-minute virtual briefing from a leader on our Insights team who will walk through what we’re tracking […]
Bold Approaches to Storytelling and Audience EngagementTuesday, November 17, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET RoundtableAboutNationSwell and the Collective Wealth Collaborative will debut a new web-based game designed to bring collective wealth solutions to life for young audiences—and use it as a jumping-off point for a wider conversation on creative storytelling. As traditional channels struggle to cut through, […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in New York CityTuesday, November 17, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutThis year has been no stranger to turbulence and uncertainty, nor has it been without bright spots and hard-won progress. It's in moments like this one — murky and demanding — that good leadership matters most. NationSwell’s Signature […]
How Funders Can Co-Invest in Ways that Work and LastWednesday, December 2, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET RoundtableAbout Co-funding arrangements can multiply impact, but getting the structure, governance, and expectations right between partners is often where these efforts break down. Misaligned incentives, unclear decision rights, and differing reporting expectations can quietly undermine even well-intentioned partnerships. This roundtable […]
Changing Lives Through the Power of Sport Tuesday, December 8, 2026 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET Roundtable About Sport is increasingly recognized as a powerful vehicle for improving health, building community connection, developing leadership skills, and more – particularly among young people. Yet turning that potential into consistent, measurable results requires intentional program design and a […]
NationSwell End-of-Year ToastWednesday, December 9, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAbout As 2026 comes to a close, join fellow NationSwell members to reflect on the year, celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, and raise a glass to the road ahead. We’ll share individual successes and highlight the collaborations and partnerships that inspired us most — celebrating the power […]
What We Can Do to Strengthen and Protect DemocracyThursday, December 10, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAbout Preserving and strengthening American democracy over the long term requires sustained investment in the institutions, norms, and civic infrastructure that undergird our processes and systems. We must look past individual election cycles to identify where vulnerabilities and opportunities exist, and […]
Latino Leaders Working GroupWorking GroupTuesday, December 15, 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 End-of-Year ToastWednesday, December 16, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET RoundtableAbout As 2026 comes to a close, join fellow NationSwell members to reflect on the year, celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, and raise a glass to the road ahead. We’ll share individual successes and highlight the collaborations and partnerships that inspired us most — celebrating the power […]
