BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NationSwell: Events - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NationSwell: Events 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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074213 CREATED:20260116T160649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191645Z UID:8747-1780578000-1780581600@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Workshop: AI in Action for Impact Leaders DESCRIPTION:Workshop: AI in Action for Impact Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableThursday June 4\, 20261:00pm – 2:00pm 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 As AI tools and applications proliferate\, the effect on leaders can be overwhelming. What use cases are worth investing in now? What expectations should we realistically have for quality and efficiency gains? What does it really look like to start using AI in new everyday ways? \nIn this hourlong virtual workshop\, NationSwell will convene impact leaders to explore a small number of promising and highly relevant applications. We’ll bring powerful use cases to life for participants via live demonstrations and Q&A with individuals using these approaches in real world ways. This will be a great opportunity for anyone looking to expand and deepen their working knowledge of practical AI. \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/workshop-ai-in-action-for-impact-leaders/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 CREATED:20260421T203432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T215944Z UID:8938-1780585200-1780588800@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Making Employee Engagement and Volunteerism More Meaningful DESCRIPTION:Making Employee Engagement and Volunteerism More Meaningful\n \n \n \n \n \n BraintrustThursday\, June 4\, 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 Employee engagement is becoming harder to sustain\, even in purpose-led companies\, as expectations rise and teams launch more programs\, platforms\, and “moments” than ever. Leaders responsible for engagement and volunteerism are being asked to show that these efforts do more than generate activity—that they build real connection\, support talent goals\, and contribute to the business in visible ways. \nThis intimate NationSwell Braintrust will convene a small group of senior social impact practitioners who oversee employee engagement and volunteerism to pause\, compare notes\, and get honest about what is and isn’t working. The conversation will focus on how leaders are sharpening their strategies: making clearer choices about where to focus\, designing volunteer and engagement experiences that feel meaningful to employees\, and testing approaches and communications that better connect their work to culture\, retention\, and impact. \nParticipants will leave with fresh insight into how others are navigating similar pressures\, plus a set of peer-tested ideas to bring back to their teams. This gathering is designed specifically for in-house social impact leaders; we are not able to accommodate vendors\, consultants\, or service providers for this session. \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/making-employee-engagement-and-volunteerism-more-meaningful/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 CREATED:20260209T161016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T215028Z UID:8807-1781107200-1781110800@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health and Workforce Readiness DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health and Workforce Readiness\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableWednesday\, June 10\, 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 Young people are entering the workforce at a moment when mental health needs are rising\, identity and belonging are under strain\, and expectations for “work readiness” are shifting fast. The result is a gap in confidence\, stability\, and support that occasionally gets mislabeled as a skills problem. \nJoin NationSwell and International Youth Foundation for a virtual roundtable on Youth Mental Health and Workforce Readiness\, where leaders from business\, philanthropy\, and the social sector will dig into what it takes for young people to thrive at work today. We’ll explore how youth mental health\, identity safety\, and core life skills like resilience\, self-advocacy\, and relationship-building shape persistence and performance—and what it looks like to build a school-to-work pipeline that doesn’t ignore the human side of readiness. \nTogether\, we’ll surface practical strategies for aligning schools\, employers\, and community systems to expand opportunity for young people while strengthening talent pipelines and long-term value for employers and communities. \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/youth-mental-health-and-workforce-readiness/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 CREATED:20260113T190730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191700Z UID:8717-1781193600-1781197200@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Promoting Healthy Civic Engagement During the Mid-Terms DESCRIPTION:Promoting Healthy Civic Engagement During the Mid-Terms\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableThursday\, June 11\, 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 The 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. \nNationSwell invites leaders from business\, philanthropy\, and civil society to a candid conversation on promoting healthy civic engagement in the run-up to the midterms. We’ll explore what constructive engagement looks like today—from nonpartisan voter participation and media literacy to employee engagement and community partnerships—and where organizations are drawing clearer boundaries. The conversation will focus on practical approaches to strengthening democratic participation while reinforcing trust\, inclusion\, and institutional integrity. \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/promoting-healthy-civic-engagement-during-the-mid-terms/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 CREATED:20260304T190911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T192058Z UID:8853-1781200800-1781211600@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Signature Dinner on Imagination\, Innovation\, and Connection in Chicago DESCRIPTION:Signature Dinner on Imagination\, Innovation\, and Connection in Chicago\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, June 11\, 20266:00–9:00 PM CTChicago \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 The first part of 2026 has introduced more volatility to an already unsteady world. For many impact leaders and their organizations\, the turbulence brings additional risk and even greater fatigue. But it also creates a precious opportunity to get clear\, to connect more deeply\, and to take bigger swings at shaping what comes next. Moments like this often reward curiosity: the willingness to ask “what if?” and to imagine the possible. \nAt NationSwell’s Signature Dinner series\, extraordinary leaders from across sectors will gather to reconnect with our sense of awe and wonder\, to tap into our rich community\, and to surface the most innovative and promising work happening in our field. \nTogether\, we will explore the practices and approaches that allow us to lead with imagination and connection when conditions make both feel difficult to access. Our hope is that this evening provides you with meaningful space to lift up\, fill your cup\, and leave inspired to approach the challenges in front of us with renewed energy\, creativity\, and ambition. \n To 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 \n Upcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Check out the Institutional calendar to learn more about upcoming events. URL:https://events.nationswell.com/event/signature-dinner-on-imagination-innovation-and-connection-in-chicago/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Signature Dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 CREATED:20260121T164250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191726Z UID:8766-1781614800-1781629200@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Catalyzing Public Sector Investment and Accountability in Impact Work DESCRIPTION:Catalyzing Public Sector Investment and Accountability in Impact Work\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableTuesday\, June 16\, 20261:00pm – 2:00pm 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 Private sector capital and impact initiatives can achieve lasting\, population-level impact when they connect to public systems\, budgets\, or policy ownership that sustain and scale the work. \nNationSwell invites senior social impact leaders to a conversation on how the private sector can more deliberately catalyze public sector engagement. We’ll explore strategies for using corporate and philanthropic initiatives to attract public partners\, unlock government funding\, and embed accountability into public systems over time. The conversation will focus on practical approaches for aligning incentives\, navigating political and bureaucratic realities\, and designing efforts that move from private leadership to durable public stewardship. \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/catalyzing-public-sector-investment-and-accountability-in-impact-work/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 CREATED:20260415T134504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141424Z UID:8924-1781622000-1781625600@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:White Oak at Scale: Building Durable Infrastructure for Military and Veteran Families DESCRIPTION:White Oak at Scale: Building Durable Infrastructure for Military and Veteran Families\n \n \n \n \n \n BraintrustTuesday\, June 16\, 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 What would it take to transform White Oak—a cross-sector coalition serving military and veteran families—into a lasting platform for resilience and systems change? In this conversation\, we will pressure-test the institutional design required for that leap: the capital stack\, policy alignment\, corporate integration\, and narrative influence needed to support national scale. \nTogether\, we will: \n\nSurface the core design elements of an enduring institution (governance\, capital stack\, and long-term sustainability).\nIdentify key policy and corporate levers that can hardwire support for military and veteran families into existing systems.\nConsider what narrative shift is needed so that the experiences and resilience of military and veteran families are centered in public\, private\, and philanthropic decision-making.\n\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/white-oak-at-scale-building-durable-infrastructure-for-military-and-veteran-families/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 CREATED:20260422T184301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T181709Z UID:8940-1784635200-1784638800@events.nationswell.com SUMMARY:Deepening Business Value and Community Impact Through Employee Engagement DESCRIPTION:Deepening Business Value and Community Impact Through Employee Engagement\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual RoundtableTuesday\, July 21\, 202612:00pm – 1:00pm 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 Employee engagement has long been a cornerstone of corporate impact. But in today’s environment\, leaders are under growing pressure to show how these programs deliver value not just for communities\, but for the business itself. \nIn this roundtable\, NationSwell will bring together corporate impact leaders to explore how employee-focused programs—volunteerism\, pro bono service\, board service\, and matching gifts—can be designed with greater intention and measured with greater rigor. Together\, we’ll dig into what it takes to move from participation to performance: aligning programs to business priorities\, strengthening talent outcomes like retention and skill development\, and building the case for sustained investment. \nJoin NationSwell and a group of peers for a conversation on how to unlock the full potential of employee engagement as a driver of both impact and business value. \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/deepening-business-value-and-community-impact-through-employee-engagement/ CATEGORIES:Institutional Members Only,Legend,Pages,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T074214 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:20260427T074214 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 END:VCALENDAR