Leadership Lunch, DallasWednesday, October 29, 202512:00–2:00 PM CTDallasAbout 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 is convening a […]
The State of Collective ActionVirtual RoundtableThursday, October 30, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutCollective action provides a pathway to greater scale, durability, and innovation. It also distributes and mitigates some of the risks that can undermine or deter individualized approaches. But what are the most successful, proven, and accessible forms of collective action in practice today? Which […]
Effective Issue Advocacy: Earning Attention and Driving ChangeVirtual RoundtableTuesday, November 4, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutIn today’s fractured attention economy, advancing policy and advocacy goals has never been more complex. For impact leaders, breaking through the noise requires new strategies to connect with hard-to-reach audiences, build trust across divides, and mobilize stakeholders around urgent issues. In […]
Leadership Lunch on Protecting American Democracy, New York CityThursday, November 6, 202512:00–2:00 PM ETNew York CityAbout A healthy democracy depends on leaders who show up with courage, resilience, and a deep commitment to the common good. It also requires sustained investment in the social infrastructure that helps communities—and the country—thrive. Join us for the upcoming […]
What’s Ahead for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionVirtual RoundtableWednesday, November 12, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutIt has been a challenging year for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, as new laws, executive actions, and heightened political scrutiny force organizations across sectors to rethink their strategies. Some have scaled back investments or retreated from earlier commitments, while others […]
Salon on Technology and the Future of Creativity, Washington, DC Wednesday, November 12th, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutThe fusion of technology and creativity is a vibrant and ever-changing realm that profoundly influences our world. As we peer into the future, it's crucial to contemplate how this synergy will evolve and its potential impact on artists, industries, and society […]
Place-Based Impact: Building Beyond the PilotVirtual RoundtableThursday, November 13, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutPlace-based initiatives often begin with promising pilots, but the real challenge lies in building models that endure, evolve, and create lasting change for communities. From knowing when to sunset a project, to adapting an initiative as conditions shift, or to nurture long-term, community-driven […]
AI x Impact: Leading Practices, Applications, and ApproachesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, November 18, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutArtificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, and create impact. From advancing organizational efficiency to reshaping advocacy and service delivery, AI holds enormous potential — and raises equally pressing questions around ethics, equity, and governance. Join fellow leaders for […]
Signature Dinner on Leading at Our Best in an Era of Change, Washington, DCTuesday, November 18, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETWashington, D.C.AboutIn this moment of profound transition — when social, political, economic, and environmental currents are shifting rapidly — the need for courageous, adaptive, and visionary leadership has never been greater. The challenges are complex, and so […]
Salon on Technology and the Future of Creativity, BostonWednesday, November 19, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutThe fusion of technology and creativity is a vibrant and ever-changing realm that profoundly influences our world. As we peer into the future, it's crucial to contemplate how this synergy will evolve and its potential impact on artists, industries, and society as […]
The Workforce of the Future: Skills and Strategies for What’s NextVirtual RoundtableTuesday, December 2, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe pace of change in the workforce is high. Artificial intelligence, demographic shifts, economic uncertainty, and other disruptive forces are reshaping the jobs of tomorrow, redefining the skills employees need, and challenging employers to build stronger, more adaptable […]
Salon on Technology and the Future of Creativity, Bay Area Wednesday, December 3, 20256:00–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutThe fusion of technology and creativity is a vibrant and ever-changing realm that profoundly influences our world. As we peer into the future, it's crucial to contemplate how this synergy will evolve and its potential impact on artists, industries, and society […]
Workshop: Reflecting & Designing for Impact in 2026WorkshopThursday, December 4, 20251:00pm – 2:30pm ET About2025 has been a year of disruption and change for social impact leaders: economic uncertainty, political scrutiny, technological transformation, and shifting stakeholder expectations have all brought unique challenges and opportunities to the field. As the year winds down, NationSwell will lead a […]
Thought Leadership and Brand-Building for Impact LeadersVirtual RoundtableTuesday, December 9, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThought leadership is a potentially powerful instrument for impact leaders, servicing a range of goals like increasing credibility and exposure within an organization, advancing an ambitious goal, or influencing the direction of others in the field. But how should social impact leaders […]
Tracking Hunger Locally: Insights & Solutions from Classrooms Across AmericaBraintrustWednesday, December 10, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutWith the federal Household Food Security Report now discontinued, local and classroom-level perspectives have never been more vital. In this NationSwell Braintrust, we’ll explore how educators’ data and firsthand experiences can illuminate emerging hunger trends, inform community responses, and fill […]
Salon on Technology and the Future of Creativity, New York CityWednesday, December 10, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalonAboutThe fusion of technology and creativity is a vibrant and ever-changing realm that profoundly influences our world. As we peer into the future, it's crucial to contemplate how this synergy will evolve and its potential impact on artists, industries, and […]
What's Ahead for Social Impact in 2026?Virtual RoundtableTuesday, January 13, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe year ahead will challenge social impact leaders to stay focused, adaptive, and bold. Political volatility, economic uncertainty, and accelerating technological change will continue to reshape the landscape for companies, philanthropies, and nonprofits alike. To lead effectively, it’s essential to cut through […]
Collective Wealth Building: Innovation in HomeownershipVirtual RoundtableThursday, January 15, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutHomeownership remains one of the most powerful—and most unevenly distributed—wealth-building tools in America. Rising housing costs, limited supply, structural inequities in lending and appraisals, and stagnant wages have pushed the dream of owning a home out of reach for millions. Yet across the […]
Signature Dinner on A Well-Lived Life in New York CityThursday, January 22, 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 […]
What’s Ahead for Social Impact in 2026?Virtual RoundtableTuesday, January 27, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutThe year ahead will challenge social impact leaders to stay focused, adaptive, and bold. Political volatility, economic uncertainty, and accelerating technological change will continue to reshape the landscape for companies, philanthropies, and nonprofits alike. To lead effectively, it’s essential to cut through […]
Practical Applications for AI in Impact WorkVirtual RoundtableTuesday, February 3, 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET AboutMost impact leaders know AI is changing and reshaping many contours of our economy and lived experience. Fewer feel confident putting it to use in their day-to-day work. Join NationSwell and peer leaders for a virtual roundtable focused on immediate, practical applications […]
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 […]
