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 […]
Restoring Social Connection in America: The Promise and Peril of Technology, Media, and Digital LifeWednesday, September 16, 20261:00–2:00 PM ETMainStageAboutDeficits of trust, empathy, and a sense of common purpose are defining characteristics of the current moment in America. Our social fabric is threadbare as deepening polarization spills into many aspects of community life. The systems […]
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 […]
Signature Dinner on Current and Future-Proofing Global Food Systems: The Food, Climate, and Energy Nexus in New York CityWednesday, September 23, 20266:00–9:00 PM ETNew York CityAboutGlobal food systems are under real strain. Climate volatility, energy transitions, and consolidation across the value chain are compounding faster than most efforts are built to handle. At this NationSwell […]
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, […]
Alternative Financing Models for Workforce Development InitiativesVirtual RoundtableThursday, October 1, 20262:00pm – 3:00pm ET AboutAlternative financing models could reshape how workforce development gets funded, but implementing them well requires navigating trade-offs in structure, risk, and measurement. Leaders considering these approaches often have more questions than answers about how to structure agreements, define success, and manage risk […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI for Workforce EnhancementBraintrustThursday, October 15, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm ET AboutSome employers have used AI in place of portions of their workforce. However, many are finding that AI, used alongside employees, supercharges their work. This braintrust will bring together leaders across industries to explore how they can develop a business case for leveraging AI to enhance […]
Powering the Transition: Closing the Skills Gap in New Energy InfrastructureIn partnership with Schneider Electric, 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 generated, […]
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, […]
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 […]
