Signature Dinner on Leadership, SeattleSignature Dinner | SeattleThursday, October 24, 20246:00pm - 9:00pm PTABOUT Impact leaders are facing myriad challenges – both from outside and from within organizations. This time of overlapping challenges also makes effective leadership all the more important and essential in advancing the progress we seek. The moment is ripe for connection […]
Building Thriving Futures: Innovative Solutions to Support Small Business GrowthVirtual RoundtableTuesday, October 29, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutSmall businesses are the heart of communities, fueling local economies by creating jobs, providing essential services, and offering valuable resources by responding to the unique needs of their neighbors. With the right support, these […]
Signature Dinner on Leadership, San FranciscoSignature Dinner | San Francisco Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm PT ABOUT Impact leaders are facing myriad challenges – both from outside and from within organizations. This time of overlapping challenges also makes effective leadership all the more important and essential in advancing the progress we seek. The […]
Navigating Risk with Your Key StakeholdersVirtual RoundtableWednesday, October 30, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutLawsuits aimed at undermining philanthropic efforts to advance racial justice and equity have pushed questions of “risk” to the forefront of a conversation about funder strategy. Chief among them, “What amount of risk is acceptable to funders who […]
Salon on Building Bridges in America, Bay AreaIn-Person Event | Bay AreaWednesday, October 30, 20246:00pm – 9:00pm PTAboutLocation information will be provided in a separate email once your registration has been confirmed. America continues to grapple with deep political, racial, geographic, and socio-economic divides. Addressing these divisions is key to strengthening our democracy and building […]
Navigating the Post Election MomentVirtual RoundtableThursday, November 7, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutWe are rapidly approaching what is expected to be a close and contentious general election, one that may surface significant impacts for leaders and organization in the NationSwell community. While we cannot predict the outcome, or the societal ripple […]
NationSwell x MCF Book Club - King: A Life by Jonathan Eig NationSwell MainStageThe Altman Building, New York CityTuesday, November 19th, 20246:00 PM - 8:30 PM ETAbout NationSwell and Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) are proud to present the fourth event in our book club series: “King: A Life” — the first significant account in decades […]
NationSwell Summit Open HouseOpen House | NYCWednesday, November 20, 20242:00–5:00 PM ETABOUTIn these dynamic and shifting times, the need for collaborative problem-solving and innovative social impact work has never been greater. Join us, and other thought leaders and experts, on Wednesday, November 20th at 1:00PM - 5:00PM for a NationSwell Open House – a timely […]
Salon on Building Bridges in America, Washington, DCIn-Person Event | Washington, DCWednesday, December 4, 20246:00pm – 9:00pm ETAboutLocation information will be provided in a separate email once your registration has been confirmed. America continues to grapple with deep political, racial, geographic, and socio-economic divides. Addressing these divisions is key to strengthening our democracy and building […]
Creative Activism: Using Art to Address Social Justice IssuesVirtual RoundtableThursday, December 5. 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAbout The arts have long been a powerful catalyst for social change, serving as both a mirror and a beacon for society. When we engage in a conversation about the arts and their social impact, […]
Funding Models and CollaborativesVirtual RoundtableTuesday, December 10, 20244:00pm – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm – 2:00pm PTAboutAs philanthropy evolves, funders are increasingly seeking partnerships with peers to amplify and accelerate their impact. While there are various approaches, one emerging trend is funders fundraising from peers in order to advance their specific theory of change and support […]
Salon on Building Bridges in America, BostonIn-Person Event | BostonWednesday, December 11, 20246:00pm – 9:00pm ETAboutLocation information will be provided in a separate email once your registration has been confirmed. America continues to grapple with deep political, racial, geographic, and socio-economic divides. Addressing these divisions is key to strengthening our democracy and building a better […]
A Toast to the New Year: Cheers to Our Community and Shaping the Year AheadTuesday, December 17, 20243:00–4:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutAs we approach the end of this year and look toward the year ahead, we’d love to take a moment with you to celebrate, reflect, and connect before 2025 kicks into full gear. We […]
A Toast to the New Year: Cheers to Our Community and Shaping the Year AheadWednesday, December 18, 20241:00–2:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutAs we approach the end of this year and look toward the year ahead, we’d love to take a moment with you to celebrate, reflect, and connect before 2025 kicks into full gear. We […]
A Toast to the New Year: Cheers to Our Community and Shaping the Year AheadJanuary 9, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutAs we approach the end of this year and look toward the year ahead, we’d love to take a moment with you to celebrate, reflect, and connect before 2025 kicks into full gear. We are […]
Not Business as Usual: Being an Effective Social Impact Leader in the Year AheadThursday, January 16, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutThe discipline of social impact is evolving quickly, driven by sociopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and stakeholder priorities. As we move into a new year, we will gather to home in on the most urgent trends […]
Collaboration in Action: Supporting Communities Amid LA WildfiresWednesday, January 22, 20251:00–2:00 PM ET // 10:00–11:00 AM PTVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutJoin NationSwell and partners from Team Rubicon and Groundswell for this vital conversation addressing disaster relief in response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Designed for social impact leaders, this session features a situation briefing, actionable […]
Not Business as Usual: Being an Effective Philanthropy Leader in the Year AheadWednesday, January 22, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutPhilanthropic leaders must balance the work of executing on their unique organizational priorities, adapting to evolutions in the field, and innovating toward more impactful models and approaches. As we begin 2025 – a year that is […]
Thriving Economy for All: The Case for ChildcareTuesday, January 28, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutAs we enter a new era of workplace dynamics, the critical issue of childcare support for all workers has become increasingly urgent. And the ongoing childcare crisis in the United States disproportionately affects gig, hourly, part-time, and frontline workers, who often […]
What’s Ahead in Social Impact and AIThursday, January 30, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutAs we step into 2025, AI technologies are primed to drive even greater innovation around societal challenges, from fostering inclusive growth to expanding educational pathways and beyond. But AI is also going to continue raising important ethical questions while carrying the potential […]
Not Business as Usual: Being an Effective Social Impact Leader in the Year AheadTuesday, February 4, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutThe discipline of social impact is evolving quickly, driven by sociopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and stakeholder priorities. As we move into a new year, we will gather to home in on the most urgent trends […]
DEI at a Crossroads: Protecting Progress in a New Political RealityWednesday, February 5, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutAmong the new administration’s first actions were a handful of executive orders intended to “terminate DEI” in the federal government and the private sector. While those executive orders don’t change existing federal law, they send a strong signal […]
Telling Your Impact Story: Strategies for Effective CommunicationThursday, February 13, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutTelling a compelling impact story is critical to standing out and inspiring action, particularly when confronted with cultural narratives and storylines that seek to undermine the work. Join our virtual roundtable discussion to explore how to craft narratives that resonate, engage, […]
A Thriving Economy for All: Equitable Career PathwaysTuesday, February 18, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader RoundtableAboutIn an era of rapid economic change and growing inequality, creating equitable career pathways has become a critical challenge for policymakers, educators, and business leaders alike. As we strive to build a thriving economy that benefits all members of society, innovative […]
Salon on the Power of Community, Bay AreaWednesday, February 19, 20256:30–9:00 PM PTSalonAboutA strong sense of community has long been recognized as essential to a healthy society. However, it is during times of division and/or crisis—when isolation and polarization take hold—that we truly realize just how vital community is. Today, more than ever, we need […]
