NationSwell: Events

Investing in the Next Generation: Youth, Mental Health, and Empowering Emerging Leaders
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Investing in the Next Generation: Youth, Mental Health, and Empowering Emerging Leaders

Tuesday, March 11, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader Roundtable

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Throughout history, young leaders have been critical in driving meaningful impact in key issue areas facing our planet and society. As we look to 2025 and beyond, building power behind this next generation of leaders can be an asset as we continue to address challenges that range from the expansion of expanding mental health services to reshaping educational pathways to fostering youth-led innovations in climate action. But to truly unlock their potential, we must shift our approach from viewing young people as just participants, to recognizing them as vital contributors whose insights and expertise are essential for shaping the future.
At this virtual Leader Roundtable, we will explore effective programs and collaborative approaches, including NationSwell’s upcoming inaugural Fellows Forum, that maximize the potential for young leaders to strengthen their voice and resources, and drive meaningful change.
Join us, alongside leaders across industry, including young leaders from NationSwell’s Fellows program, as we exchange ideas, build connections, and explore new possibilities for the next generation.
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.

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Navigating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a New Era
2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Navigating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a New Era

Join us for a conversation with Stacey Abrams and other experts

Thursday, March 13, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader Roundtable

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DEI leaders are currently facing significant challenges due to increasing anti-DEI rhetoric and federal changes, leading to corporate and academic uncertainty and rollbacks. American Pride Rises is dedicated to protecting pathways to the American Dream by advocating for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive nation and is committed to supporting leaders in standing firm against internal and external pressures to compromise on these values.
Join NationSwell, Stacey Abrams, and a host of DEI experts and professionals for essential guidance on navigating these challenges with practical strategies, potential language frameworks, and insights into your rights.
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.

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Salon on the Power of Community, Washington, DC
2025-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Salon on the Power of Community, Washington, DC

Wednesday, March 19, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalon

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A strong sense of community has long been recognized as essential to a healthy society. However, it is during times of division—when isolation and polarization take hold—that we truly realize just how vital community is. Today, more than ever, we need community to bring us together, foster connection, and create meaningful impact.
But what exactly is community, and how do we build, nurture, and sustain it? As leaders, how can we tap into its collective power to inspire collaboration, drive action, and support one another?
Join us as we explore community as a foundation for shared purpose, empathy, and mutual support. We’ll also share our personal stories and reflect on how community has shaped our own lives and leadership. Together, we’ll uncover the transformative potential of community to unite individuals, inspire change, and create lasting impact.
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.

Impact Imperative: Elevating Innovative and Highly Effective Impact Programs and Models
2025-03-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Impact Imperative: Elevating Innovative and Highly Effective Impact Programs and Models

Thursday, March 20, 20254:00–5:00 PM ETVirtual Leader Roundtable

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Social impact and philanthropy leaders are charged with driving sustained impact while adapting to shifting internal priorities, new financial constraints, technological innovation, changing environmental conditions, and other factors. To succeed, they must stay innovative and deeply attuned to how they can apply their particular resources and assets with maximum effect. Join this virtual roundtable discussion to explore how leaders and organizations are redefining the cutting edge of impact program design, focusing on emerging examples of “best in class.” This session will convene leaders to discuss the most effective approaches, initiatives, programs, and models in use today.
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.

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Salon on the Power of Community, Los Angeles
2025-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Salon on the Power of Community, Los Angeles

Thursday, March 27, 2025
6:00–9:00 PM PT
Salon

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A strong sense of community is the foundation of a healthy society, but it’s during times of crisis—when lives are upended—that we truly realize its importance. In the face of disasters like wildfires, community becomes essential for resilience, recovery, and hope.
Join NationSwell, alongside leaders from SoLa Impact and other on-the-ground organizations, for a discussion on long-term recovery efforts, partnership opportunities, and the critical role of community in supporting disaster survivors.
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.

NationSwell Quarterly Connections
2025-03-31
NationSwell Quarterly Connections

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At NationSwell, we believe in both the power of connection and the magic of serendipity. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce NationSwell Quarterly Connections. This unique opt-in activity is designed to bring together our diverse community in a fun, easy, and engaging way.
Every quarter, we invite you to connect one-on-one with a randomly selected NationSwell member. You can discuss prompts provided by us or simply share what’s on your mind and learn from each other.
In a world that can sometimes feel too carefully curated, NationSwell Quarterly Connections offers you a chance to step out of your comfort zone and into a conversation that might spark new ideas, broaden your perspective, or even lead to unexpected collaborations.
RSVP to opt-in to our Q4 NationSwell Quarterly Connections lottery. From there, we will randomly introduce you to another member via email in the coming weeks, provide an optional prompt, and give you the flexibility to connect in whichever manner suits you both best.
What are you waiting for, let’s fire up the serendipity engine and see who else is out there driving positive impact!
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.

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NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Impact x Talent: Updating Talent Development Systems for the Workforce of the Future
2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Impact x Talent: Updating Talent Development Systems for the Workforce of the Future

Virtual RoundtableThursday, April 3, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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Talent availability, development, retention, and costs are among the top risks for business leaders today. Yet, current talent development systems fail to cultivate the problem-solving and critical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing work environment. In this session, we will explore two case studies in which social impact programs bridge the skills gap by leveraging the scale of traditional talent development systems in the face of rapidly accelerating mega-trends.
NationSwell, in collaboration with the International Youth Foundation (IYF), invites you to join an informed and dynamic discussion about the biggest talent risks facing employers today, what future-ready skills truly look like, and how companies can design workforce strategies that go beyond technical training to develop adaptable, problem-solving talent.
This session is part 1 of a 3-event series called Impact x Talent, cohosted by NationSwell and the International Youth Foundation. The series is exploring scalable and sustainable workforce development strategies that create shared value for businesses and communities. The ultimate goals of the series are to:

Develop a playbook of case studies featuring firms that have aligned impact strategies to talent challenges at the firm and sector level; and
Identify opportunities for joint action to move the needle on shared workforce challenges.

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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Leadership Lunch, Dallas
2025-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Leadership Lunch, Dallas

Monday, April 7, 202512:00–2:00 PM CTDallas, TX

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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 small group of leaders for a casual, intimate lunch to explore how we can expand our approach to leadership and better support social impact leaders as they balance these ongoing challenges with their daily work.
Join us on April 7th in Dallas for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of inspiration to drive positive change.
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.

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Signature Dinner on Innovation, Ideas, and Collective Opportunity in New York City
2025-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Signature Dinner on Innovation in Ideas, and Collective Opportunity, New York City

Tuesday, April 8, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETNew York City

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As we step into a season of renewal, we are reminded that the future isn’t just something we step into—it’s something we shape together. Innovation isn’t merely a tool for progress; it’s a spark that ignites new possibilities, fuels bold action, and strengthens our shared commitment to a more inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable world. As leaders, we are clear eyed about the challenges in front of us, and at the same time, always looking for the opportunity space.
Join us for the upcoming NationSwell Signature Dinner Series, where visionary leaders from across sectors will come together to exchange ideas, forge meaningful connections, and find much-needed inspiration for the journey ahead. Through lively conversation and shared insights, we’ll explore the innovations, bold ideas and opportunities that can be a catalyst for change, amplifying our collective impact and turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
This is more than a dinner—it’s a space to connect, recharge, and co-create what’s next. Will you pull up a seat at the table?
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.

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Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, Boston
2025-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, Boston

Wednesday, April 9, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalon

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Robert Putnam warned us. Jonathan Haidt made us anxious. Vivek Murthy called it a crisis. Derek Thompson drove it home. Books, articles, and study after study confirm what many of us feel—the diagnosis is clear: Americans are more disconnected than ever.
But what’s the cure?
Across the country, a quiet resurgence is underway. Organizations and leaders who have long studied the loneliness epidemic and the crisis of cohesion are now turning ideas into action.
Join us as we explore the movement to reconnect, discover solutions that work, learn about bold new initiatives, and commit—together—to making our communities, organizations, and ourselves a little less lonely.
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.

AI Powered Impact: Advancing Mission Delivery with Artificial Intelligence
2025-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
AI Powered Impact: Advancing Mission Delivery with Artificial Intelligence

Virtual RoundtableThursday, April 10, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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The Generative AI revolution is rapidly transforming our world with massive implications for impact leaders’ work. From internal operations, to grantmaking strategies and emerging risks, keeping up with the breakneck pace of change is challenging for even the most plugged in leaders.
To help meet this moment, NationSwell is hosting AI Powered Impact: Advancing Mission Delivery through Artificial Intelligence. This virtual leader roundtable will bring together experts and NationSwell members to share actionable strategies for harnessing the power of AI to increase impact through operational efficiency and enhanced mission delivery.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Resilience and Hope in the Impact Sector: What’s Next and How Do We Get There?
2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Resilience and Hope in the Impact Sector: What’s Next and How Do We Get There?

Virtual RoundtableTuesday, April 15, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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The social impact sector is driven by an unwavering belief in progress—the idea that through innovation, collaboration, and persistence, we can build a more just and equitable society. But what happens when that belief is tested?
Resilience isn’t just about enduring hardship; it’s about adapting, evolving, and pushing forward. Hope isn’t naïve optimism—it’s a strategy, a discipline, a force that sustains movements. And leadership in times like these isn’t just about reacting to challenges—it’s about sustaining ourselves and each other for the long haul.
Join us as we share stories of hope and explore what it takes to lead through uncertainty—where to find hope, how to stay fueled for the work ahead, and what’s next for those committed to making an impact. Through shared experiences and practical strategies, we’ll uncover what it means to not just persist, but to thrive, even in the face of adversity.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Signature Dinner on Leading and Living at This Moment, Minneapolis
2025-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Signature Dinner on Leading and Living at This Moment, Minneapolis

Thursday, April 17, 20256:00–9:00 PM CTMinneapolis, MN

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Join us for a NationSwell Signature Dinner series on Leading and Living at This Moment where we will lift up the most valuable and actionable ideas, practices and approaches that can best help you to navigate the challenges and opportunities of this current period. Together, we’ll aim to spark tangible collaboration and action in service of your leadership and impact work. We’ll also share and explore what’s helping us to live the best and most meaningful life, amidst the challenges and tumult of the time.
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.

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The Bottom Line: Collective Action for Clean Air
2025-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Bottom Line: Collective Action for Clean Air

Virtual RoundtableWednesday, April 23, 202511:00am – 12:00pm ET

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Air pollution has now surpassed smoking and poor diet as a major cause of premature deaths globally – 99% of people are exposed to air pollution, with certain communities—such as low-income, indigenous, and elderly populations who are more vulnerable to its harmful effects. Despite progress in electric vehicles and sustainability, industries like electric power and transportation still account for 76% of carbon pollution, and worsening wildfires are exacerbating the problem.
To combat this, Coupa and NationSwell have launched the Equal Air Collaborative, a platform to unite leaders across sectors and focus on solutions for air pollution. Businesses are encouraged to contribute as well, since polluted air not only harms health but reduces worker productivity and causes billions of lost workdays globally.
Innovative technologies like AI and big data have the potential to improve air quality monitoring and predictive models, but as with all technological solutions they must be used responsibly and cognizant of the potential environmental harms they themselves cause. The business sector must consider the impact of AI-powered products on air quality, ensuring that both innovation and environmental health are prioritized for a sustainable future.
Join Coupa, NationSwell and the World Economic Forum’s Alliance for Clean Air to discuss the innovative models and approaches that businesses are spearheading and investing in to combat air pollution.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, New York City
2025-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, New York City

Wednesday, April 23, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalon

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Robert Putnam warned us. Jonathan Haidt made us anxious. Vivek Murthy called it a crisis. Derek Thompson drove it home. Books, articles, and study after study confirm what many of us feel—the diagnosis is clear: Americans are more disconnected than ever.
But what’s the cure?
Across the country, a quiet resurgence is underway. Organizations and leaders who have long studied the loneliness epidemic and the crisis of cohesion are now turning ideas into action.
Join us as we explore the movement to reconnect, discover solutions that work, learn about bold new initiatives, and commit—together—to making our communities, organizations, and ourselves a little less lonely.
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.

Workshop: Crafting Impact Stories that Drive Change
2025-04-24 13:00 - 2025-04-25 14:30 (America/New_York)
Workshop: Crafting Impact Stories that Drive Change

WorkshopThursday, April 24, 20251:00pm – 2:30pm ET / 10:00am – 11:30am PT

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Your work is making a difference—but are the right people hearing your story? And are they taking the actions you want them to take? In a moment when audience attention is spread thin, everything is urgent, and people are tuning out, effective storytelling is as challenging and important as it gets.
Join us for an interactive virtual workshop designed to help you craft powerful impact stories that resonate with your priority audiences—partners, employees, funders, investors, policymakers, and the broader public. Through real-world examples, hands-on exercises developed by NationSwell’s award-winning Studio, and peer collaboration, you’ll leave with tangible narrative outputs and practical strategies you can put to use immediately.
We encourage social impact leaders to bring their communications partner to this session to strengthen alignment and ensure your message is delivered effectively across all channels.
Come ready to participate, experiment, and walk away with new tools and ideas for advancing your narrative goals.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Deepening Employee Engagement Amid Workplace Evolution
2025-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Deepening Employee Engagement Amid Workplace Evolution

Virtual RoundtableThursday, May 1, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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As political turbulence converges with new return-to-office mandates, AI-driven labor disruption, and shifting workplace power dynamics, now is a good time to ask: are the employees alright? Data shows employee engagement is at a 10-year low, and impact leaders may have an important role to play in creating a positive inflection.
This roundtable will bring together cross-sector leaders to explore strategies for fostering authentic employee connection, sustaining momentum on social impact, and navigating changing internal expectations in an era of heightened scrutiny. Join us for a candid discussion on the most innovative ways organizations are nurturing employees’ sense of purpose, building stronger teams, serving their communities, and making the business case for deeper investment in this important work.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working Group
2025-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Working Group

Working GroupTuesday, May 6, 20251:00pm – 2:00pm ET

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Join us for a virtual conversation designed exclusively for Black Women in Non-profit Leadership. This gathering will create a space for authentic dialogue, peer learning, and strategic messaging as we navigate the rapidly evolving political landscape. Together, we will explore how Black women leaders can amplify their voices, support their communities, and shape narratives in a time of heightened political and social change.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Innovative Philanthropy in Times of Uncertainty and Urgency
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Innovative Philanthropy in Times of Uncertainty and Urgency

Virtual RoundtableTuesday, May 6, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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Today’s challenges demand a new level of agility and creativity from philanthropy. Traditional models of giving are evolving as funders seek innovative ways to deploy resources, drive systemic change, and respond to urgent needs without sacrificing long-term impact.
Join NationSwell for a candid discussion on the future of philanthropy in this critical moment. Together with fellow impact leaders, we’ll explore:

How funders are shifting strategies to meet both immediate needs and enduring challenges
The role of catalytic capital, collaborative giving, and other innovative funding models
How to balance flexibility with accountability in uncertain times

This off-the-record conversation is designed for senior leaders navigating the complexities of modern philanthropy. Come ready to share, learn, and connect with peers tackling similar challenges.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Inside & Out: Education, Community and Opportunity for the Incarcerated
2025-05-07 14:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Inside & Out: Education, Community and Opportunity for the Incarcerated

Wednesday, May 7, 20252:00–8:30 PM PTSalon

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Robert Putnam warned us. Jonathan Haidt made us anxious. Vivek Murthy called it a crisis. Derek Thompson drove it home. Books, articles, and study after study confirm what many of us feel—the diagnosis is clear: Americans are more disconnected than ever.But what does America’s crisis of disconnection mean for incarcerated populations?
For those behind bars, isolation isn’t just emotional—it’s structural. The barriers to meaningful connection, both inside prison and with the outside world, are profound. Yet programs like Mount Tamalpais College show that education is more than learning—it’s a bridge to community, purpose, and hope.
Join us for a guided site visit and discussion at Mount Tamalpais College in San Quentin Prison, followed by a post-tour dinner at Farmshop Marin. Together, we’ll explore the unique challenges of connection for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals—and how education and innovative programs foster growth, resilience, and new possibilities for life beyond prison.
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.

AGENDA

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Guided Site Visit
6:00 pmDinner discussion begins
8:30 pmDinner concludes

LinkedIn Masterclass: Expand Your Reach and Deepen Your Influence
2025-05-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
LinkedIn Masterclass: Expand Your Reach and Deepen Your Influence

Wednesday May 7, 20253:00–4:00 PM ETWorkshop

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LinkedIn is a powerful tool for thought leadership, amplification, and impact – but what are the most effective ways to put it to use? Join NationSwell and Alexander Besant of LinkedIn for an exclusive masterclass on how to craft high-impact posts, leverage video, bust common LinkedIn myths, and more. Whether you’re looking to grow your audience, spark meaningful conversations, or elevate your voice as a leader, this session will give you the insights and strategies to make LinkedIn work for you.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Signature Dinner on Innovation, Ideas, and Collective Opportunity, Raleigh
2025-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Signature Dinner on Innovation, Ideas, and Collective Opportunity, Raleigh

Tuesday, May 13, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETRaleigh

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As we step into a season of renewal, we are reminded that the future isn’t just something we step into—it’s something we shape together. Innovation isn’t merely a tool for progress; it’s a spark that ignites new possibilities, fuels bold action, and strengthens our shared commitment to a more inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable world. As leaders, we are clear eyed about the challenges in front of us, and at the same time, always looking for the opportunity space.
Join us for the upcoming NationSwell Signature Dinner Series, where visionary leaders from across sectors will come together to exchange ideas, forge meaningful connections, and find much-needed inspiration for the journey ahead. Through lively conversation and shared insights, we’ll explore the innovations, bold ideas and opportunities that can be a catalyst for change, amplifying our collective impact and turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
This is more than a dinner—it’s a space to connect, recharge, and co-create what’s next. Will you pull up a seat at the table?
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.

Upcoming Events

Check out the Institutional calendar to learn more about upcoming events.

Creating Shared Value and a Better Business Case for Impact
2025-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Creating Shared Value and a Better Business Case for Impact

Virtual RoundtableThursday, May 15, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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The business case for social impact has traditionally leaned on external data and proof points to advance prioritization and resourcing. But in today’s climate, executive leaders need more than generalized ROI studies—they need impact strategies that directly address their most pressing challenges. How can impact leaders shift the conversation from justification to integration, proving shared value in ways that truly move the business forward? In this virtual roundtable, we’ll explore best practices and models for how to reframe impact as a business necessity, engage executives on their terms, and build programs that drive both social and business outcomes.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Leadership & Wellness
2025-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Leadership & Wellness

Virtual RoundtableTuesday, May 20, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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Join NationSwell and guest moderator Dr. PickensHaro, clinical psychologist and organizational development specialist, for an engaging conversation at the intersection of leadership and wellness. Each session will feature candid, open dialogue with a different leader, exploring topics like resilience, mindfulness, and work-life balance.
It’s not a lecture—it’s an honest conversation, designed to inspire, connect, and help leaders reimagine what thriving looks like for themselves and their teams during difficult times.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, Washington, DC
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Salon on The Movement to Reconnect, Washington, DC

Wednesday, May 21st, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETSalon

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Robert Putnam warned us. Jonathan Haidt made us anxious. Vivek Murthy called it a crisis. Derek Thompson drove it home. Books, articles, and study after study confirm what many of us feel—the diagnosis is clear: Americans are more disconnected than ever.
But what’s the cure?
Across the country, a quiet resurgence is underway. Organizations and leaders who have long studied the loneliness epidemic and the crisis of cohesion are now turning ideas into action.
Join us as we explore the movement to reconnect, discover solutions that work, learn about bold new initiatives, and commit—together—to making our communities, organizations, and ourselves a little less lonely.
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.

Impact x Talent: Scalable and Sustainable Talent Development
2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Impact x Talent: Scalable and Sustainable Talent Development

Virtual RoundtableThursday, May 22, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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Many workforce programs focus on training individuals, often with powerful results for participants. But given the complexities of workforce development — an interplay of stakeholders, evolving needs, access, and policy – investments that target the individual often come up short in terms of their durability and scalability.
This session will examine how businesses can move workforce development solutions upstream from individual interventions, focusing on broader strategies that impact industry ecosystems and talent markets. Through real-world case studies, we’ll explore how companies are leveraging cross-sector collaboration, policy engagement, and new models to drive scale and sustainability.
This session is part 2 of a 3-event series called Impact X Talent, cohosted by NationSwell and the International Youth Foundation. The series is exploring scalable and sustainable workforce development strategies that create shared value for businesses and communities. The ultimate goals of the series are to:

Develop a playbook of case studies featuring firms that have aligned impact strategies to talent challenges at the firm and sector level; and
Identify opportunities for joint action to move the needle on shared workforce challenges.

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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Driving Climate Resilience: How Impact Teams Prepare Communities for a Changing World
2025-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Driving Climate Resilience: How Impact Teams Prepare Communities for a Changing World

Virtual RoundtableThursday, May 29, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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As climate risks intensify, social impact leaders play a critical role in building resilience—leveraging business assets, philanthropic capital, and cross-sector partnerships to protect vulnerable communities. In this NationSwell virtual Leader Roundtable, we’ll explore the most innovative strategies, models, and technologies that are making a difference today.
Join fellow leaders from business, philanthropy, and NGOs to surface actionable insights on what’s working, how to scale solutions, and the role of impact teams in helping communities adapt to the threats posed by a changing climate.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Signature Dinner on Innovation, Ideas, and Collective Opportunity, New York City
2025-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Signature Dinner on Innovation, Ideas, and Collective Opportunity, New York City

Thursday, June 5, 20256:00–9:00 PM ETNew York City

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As we step into a season of renewal, we are reminded that the future isn’t just something we step into—it’s something we shape together. Innovation isn’t merely a tool for progress; it’s a spark that ignites new possibilities, fuels bold action, and strengthens our shared commitment to a more inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable world. As leaders, we are clear eyed about the challenges in front of us, and at the same time, always looking for the opportunity space.
Join us for the upcoming NationSwell Signature Dinner Series, where visionary leaders from across sectors will come together to exchange ideas, forge meaningful connections, and find much-needed inspiration for the journey ahead. Through lively conversation and shared insights, we’ll explore the innovations, bold ideas and opportunities that can be a catalyst for change, amplifying our collective impact and turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
This is more than a dinner—it’s a space to connect, recharge, and co-create what’s next. Will you pull up a seat at the table?
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.

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Cradle to Career — What’s Working Best
2025-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Cradle to Career — What’s Working Best

Virtual RoundtableTuesday, June 10, 20254:00pm – 5:00pm ET

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From early childhood to early career, every life stage presents a critical window to shape opportunity, dignity, and outcomes. And yet, too often, interventions remain fragmented, siloed, or under-resourced—especially for those most impacted by structural inequities. In this roundtable, we spotlight what’s working best across the Cradle-to-Career continuum: community-rooted solutions, place-based approaches, public-private partnerships, and system-level strategies that are demonstrably delivering results for young people and families across the country.
This is a moment to connect with and learn from practitioners and peers driving effective, replicable approaches. Whether you’re investing in education, workforce development, equity in talent pipelines, or wraparound supports—there are tested models worth understanding and amplifying. Join us to explore where momentum is building, what scaling could look like, and how our community can collectively help shape the next generation of equitable opportunity.
This event is in partnership with the NationSwell Place-Based Impact Collaborative: a community of practice for leaders who are putting place-based impact into practice with communities across the country.
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.

NationSwell’s events and experiences are designed to bring together diverse, purpose-driven leaders and organizations for learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and societal impact.

Signature Dinner on Innovation, Ideas, and Collective Opportunity, San Francisco
2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Signature Dinner on Innovation, Ideas, and Collective Opportunity, San Francisco

Tuesday, June 10, 20256:00–9:00 PM PTSan Francisco, CA

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As we step into a season of renewal, we are reminded that the future isn’t just something we step into—it’s something we shape together. Innovation isn’t merely a tool for progress; it’s a spark that ignites new possibilities, fuels bold action, and strengthens our shared commitment to a more inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable world. As leaders, we are clear eyed about the challenges in front of us, and at the same time, always looking for the opportunity space.
Join us for the upcoming NationSwell Signature Dinner Series, where visionary leaders from across sectors will come together to exchange ideas, forge meaningful connections, and find much-needed inspiration for the journey ahead. Through lively conversation and shared insights, we’ll explore the innovations, bold ideas and opportunities that can be a catalyst for change, amplifying our collective impact and turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
This is more than a dinner—it’s a space to connect, recharge, and co-create what’s next. Will you pull up a seat at the table?
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.

Upcoming Events

Check out the Institutional calendar to learn more about upcoming events.
