BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NationSwell: Events - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.nationswell.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NationSwell: Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T151913 CREATED:20260422T201213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T183033Z UID:8946-1784736000-1784739600@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Reframing the Narrative Around Skilled Trade Careers DESCRIPTION:Reframing the Narrative Around Skilled Trade Careers\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual Roundtable\nWednesday\, July 22\, 2026\n4:00pm – 5:00pm ET  \n \n I'm interested in joining this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Yet outdated perceptions\, limited visibility\, and fragmented access points continue to steer talent away from these roles. \nIn this roundtable\, NationSwell will bring together companies\, funders\, and workforce development leaders to explore how the narrative around skilled trades can be reshaped. We’ll examine what it takes to elevate these careers as pathways to stability and mobility\, from employer-led messaging and education partnerships to employee storytelling and on-ramps into the workforce. \nJoin peers for a practical conversation on how to shift perceptions\, expand access\, and build stronger pipelines into the skilled trades. \nTo encourage open and candid discussion\, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse\, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning\, inspiration\, relationship-building\, and societal impact. URL:https://events.nationswell.com/event/reframing-the-narrative-around-skilled-trade-careers/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T151913 CREATED:20260422T210059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T183509Z UID:8949-1785859200-1785862800@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Resetting the Public Narrative Around U.S. Philanthropy DESCRIPTION:Resetting the Public Narrative Around U.S. Philanthropy\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableTuesday\, August 4 20264:00pm – 5:00pm ET  \n \n I'm interested in joining this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n Philanthropy 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 they carry implications for how funders carry out their work. \nIn this roundtable\, NationSwell will bring together leaders across corporate philanthropy and social impact to examine what’s driving this shift and what can be done in response. We’ll explore how organizations can communicate more clearly\, operate more transparently\, and engage more credibly with stakeholders—without retreating from the work itself. \nJoin peers for a candid discussion on how to navigate scrutiny\, rebuild trust\, and help shape a more grounded and durable public narrative around philanthropy in the U.S. \nTo encourage open and candid discussion\, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse\, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning\, inspiration\, relationship-building\, and societal impact. URL:https://events.nationswell.com/event/resetting-the-public-narrative-around-u-s-philanthropy/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T151913 CREATED:20260424T195536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T205024Z UID:8951-1786449600-1786451400@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Leader Briefing: Q3 Social Impact Trends DESCRIPTION:Leader Briefing: Q3 Social Impact Trends\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableTuesday\, August 11\, 202612:00pm – 12:30pm ET  \n \n I'm interested in joining this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n Each quarter NationSwell tracks the most important trends\, shifts\, and moments shaping the social impact space. \nBefore 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 and why it matters for how impact leaders set priorities\, frame conversations with senior leadership\, and position their work in a fast-moving environment. We’ll close with time for questions and discussion\, giving participants space to pressure-test assumptions and compare notes on where the field is headed. \nTo encourage open and candid discussion\, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse\, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning\, inspiration\, relationship-building\, and societal impact. URL:https://events.nationswell.com/event/leader-briefing-q3-social-impact-trends/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T151913 CREATED:20260427T201357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T205126Z UID:8961-1787065200-1787068800@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Measuring Place-Based Impact DESCRIPTION:Measuring Place-Based Impact\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableTuesday\, August 18\, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET  \n \n I'm interested in joining this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n By its very nature\, place-based work is bespoke to the specific community it is focused on\, with their specific history\, environment\, cultural identity\, industries and skills\, opportunities and challenges\, and leaders driving the work. With that level of customization\, are there standards and best practices we can adhere to in how funders and partners measure the impact of this work? Or are place-based initiatives fundamentally at odds with a consistent measurement approach? \nIn this NationSwell leader roundtable\, we’ll convene a group of place-based funders and practitioners to explore the topic of what it takes to successfully measure place-based work\, and whether there are universal principles worth adapting to each unique context. \nJust us for an important and pragmatic discussion among peers that leverages three years of learnings from NationSwell’s Place-Based Impact Collaborative. \nTo encourage open and candid discussion\, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse\, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning\, inspiration\, relationship-building\, and societal impact. URL:https://events.nationswell.com/event/measuring-place-based-impact/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T151913 CREATED:20260427T204208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T205008Z UID:8963-1788447600-1788451200@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Exercising Influence With Your C-suite and Board DESCRIPTION:Exercising Influence With Your C-suite and Board\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableThursday\, September 3\, 20263:00pm – 4:00pm ET  \n \n I'm interested in joining this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n For 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. \nIn this roundtable\, NationSwell will convene corporate impact leaders to unpack what it takes to build and use influence at the highest levels of the business. We’ll explore the latest approaches to aligning impact priorities with core business goals\, communicating in ways that resonate with executive audiences\, and navigating moments of skepticism or pushback. \nJoin peers for an essential conversation on how to strengthen your voice\, earn trust\, and move critical decisions forward with senior leadership. \nTo encourage open and candid discussion\, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse\, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning\, inspiration\, relationship-building\, and societal impact. URL:https://events.nationswell.com/event/exercising-influence-with-your-c-suite-and-board/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR