Capital Access Strategies for Building Collective WealthVirtual RoundtableTuesday, August 25, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutAccess to capital—through lending, investment, and other financial products or services—is one of the most powerful levers for building wealth and expanding economic opportunity. But for too many individuals, families, and communities, that access remains uneven, hard to navigate, or out of […]
Exercising Influence With Your C-suite and BoardVirtual RoundtableThursday, September 3, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutFor corporate impact leaders, success depends heavily on securing buy-in from the C-suite and board—on strategy, resourcing, and priorities. Getting there requires a blend of credibility, careful relationship management, a business-oriented mental model, and persuasive storytelling. In this roundtable, NationSwell will convene […]
Combatting Hunger and Food InsecurityVirtual RoundtableWednesday, September 9, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET AboutHunger remains one of the most persistent and visible challenges facing communities across the U.S. Rising costs, strained safety nets, and uneven access to nutritious food are leaving individuals and families at risk. In conjunction with National Hunger Action Month, this roundtable will bring […]
The ROI of MentorshipBraintrustThursday, September 10, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutThis NationSwell Braintrust will convene cross-sector leaders to explore what it would take to establish mentorship as a recognized leadership capability and build a credentialed, scalable, and investable system that creates value for both companies and the next generation of talent. Grounded in iMentor's 25+ years […]
Preparing for the Midterm ElectionsVirtual RoundtableThursday, September 10, 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 invites leaders […]
Protecting Land, Sustaining Livelihoods: A Model for Place-Based Conservation & Economic GrowthBraintrustWednesday, September 16, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutLand conservation offers corporate sustainability leaders, climate-focused philanthropists, and nonprofits a rare opportunity: a climate solution that is both widely popular and an outlet for meaningful community engagement. However, this also requires understanding how to build durable, diversified […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in Los AngelesThursday, September 17, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTLos AngelesAboutThis 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 […]
Leadership Lunch with Julia Dhar: How Change Really WorksTuesday, September 22, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout Why do most efforts to make positive change fail — even when the strategy is right? It usually comes down to one gap: leaders and those they lead experience change very differently, and most organizations never close it. People […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in New York CityTuesday, September 22, 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 […]
Salon on The Pursuit of Common Purpose in New York CityWednesday, September 23, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutAmerica'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, a possibility for greater civic engagement, for better dialogue, and for deeper connection […]
Leadership Lunch with Nick Thompson: This American Moment + The Running GroundThursday, September 24, 202612:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout So much is colliding at once in this moment: how technology and AI are reshaping our institutions, how politics and the economy are colliding, how national security concerns are shifting, and how media and culture are […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in New York CityThursday, September 24, 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 […]
AI-Enabled Impact Measurement Reporting and StorytellingVirtual RoundtableTuesday, September 29, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutAI is starting to reshape how impact teams collect data, generate insights, and communicate results. But most leaders are still figuring out where inside of these goals AI adds value versus where it introduces unnecessary risks or uncertainties. In this roundtable, NationSwell will […]
Explore AI for All with Google: How AI Tools can Power Local Innovation and ImpactGoogle Community EventWednesday, September 30, 20261:00–6:00 PM ETAtlanta, GAAboutGeorgia is a global powerhouse for heavy-hitting data infrastructure — the real question isn't whether we innovate, but how we scale that innovation responsibly, equitably, and with maximum impact. Join Google for a […]
How Teams Are Using AI to Drive Operational EfficienciesBraintrustWednesday, September 30, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutAcross sectors, AI is rapidly changing how organizations operate, and impact, CSR, and sustainability teams are navigating that shift in real time. Some are finding new efficiencies in reporting, workflows, and stakeholder communications. Others are working through hard questions about implementation, […]
Salon on The Pursuit of Common Purpose in the Bay AreaThursday, October 1, 20266:00–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutAmerica'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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
