To understand the significance of place-based strategies and why buy-in across the public and private sectors is essential to their success, we spoke with two of our Collaborative experts.

Amid extreme and unprecedented worldwide pressures, global hunger and food insecurity remain at an all-time high. According to a United […]

NationSwell interviewed C.D. Glin, President of the PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact at PepsiCo, on the programs he and his team are leading to address hunger in communities across the world.

In celebration of World Food Day this week, NationSwell is profiling some of the social impact and sustainability leaders in its community whose standard-setting initiatives are advancing global food security in innovative, scalable, and measurable ways. 

Kristy Drutman, founder of Browngirl Green, discusses the work she’s leading (and inspiring) on climate justice, why the climate crisis is a mental health crisis, and how her Philippine heritage informs her sense of urgency and intersectionality.

In partnership with Morgan Stanley, NationSwell convened a group of cross-sector leaders, each at the vanguard of sustainable innovation, to share ideas about what is at the top of their sustainability agenda for 2023.

As a veteran-founded and veteran-led organization, celebrating the achievements, surfacing the needs, and addressing the challenges of our nation’s veteran […]

In honor of Veterans Day, but also our year-round work for veterans, NationSwell sought to elevate the work of two […]

A nation-wide shortage of poll workers has left election boards struggling to recruit enough volunteers to keep polling places open […]

Building strong communities has never been more important. In addition to impacting the health of millions, the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged local businesses and economies, disrupted our education system, and deepened the divides that exist between those with and without access to technology.

Monoswita Saha, Global Employee Engagement Leader for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Kyndryl discusses the launch of the new Kyndryl Foundation, why a young company decided to start a foundation so early in its journey, and the unique ways a career in cybersecurity can drive equity and progress.

In the fall of 2022, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced a bold new experiment in for-profit business: the voting stock […]

NationSwell is delighted to announce the launch of “Fearless Philanthropy: Driving Impact Through Innovation” —  an action-oriented report made possible by support from our friends at Wells Fargo Foundation.

A series of overlapping crises hit — COVID-19, racial injustice, climate change, economic disruption — exposing the fragility and deficiencies in our current systems. For everyone, 2020 was a deeply challenging and jarring year. Leaders had a lot on their plate.

NationSwell spoke with Kauffman grantee Shelly Bell, founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures, a company that “funds and scales tech-enabled, revenue-generating businesses (under $1M) founded by people who identify as Black/Brown and woman” to talk about the solutions she’s pioneering and the opportunities Kauffman has been able to help unlock for her along the way.

Dalila Wilson-Scott’s parents met during the Vietnam War; her dad was in the Air Force and her mom was a local Vietnamese woman who didn’t have much more than an elementary education. “When I think of the broader work of inclusion and opportunity, that’s my parents’ own story,” says Wilson-Scott. “A focus on economic opportunity and diverse perspectives is just something I grew up with.”

When Kate James joined Pearson in 2014 as its chief of corporate affairs and global marketing, the international education publisher was going through some changes

As president of CECP, Daryl Brewster is leading a team of more than 200 CEOs who believe that businesses should take a leading role in solving society’s biggest challenges. Recently, NationSwell spoke to Brewster about how adding purpose to a business model can contribute to corporate success.

In Massachusetts, Governor Deval Patrick has launched a $27 million initiative that he hopes will keep at-risk youth out of jail, reduce crime, and promote safer communities.

As wealth and income inequality continue to climb in the United States, some employers are developing innovative models and catalytic […]

NationSwell’s recent 3-day immersive experience in Montgomery — “A Journey to Justice” — was designed to shine a spotlight on our present and to bring cross-sector leaders together to engage in locally specific, community-centric experiences and conversations that drive toward action.

In a new interview series, Pathways to Economic Opportunity, NationSwell spoke to Ruthe Farmer, Last Mile Education Fund and Fabio Mendes, Dow about their talent pipeline partnership, the Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades.

On December 6, NationSwell and Marguerite Casey Foundation were proud to present “Invisible No More: Voices from Native America,” a book club event celebrating and centering Native American luminaries who are leading in the areas of Indigenous economics, environmental justice, and community-building.

Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) has partnered with NationSwell on the MCF Book Club: Reading for a Liberated Future, an event series promoting authors from historically marginalized populations whose work centers radical, regenerative, and transformative approaches to community-building.

NationSwell’s Place-Based Impact Collaborative, an immersive, 1.5-day experience designed to explore how community-centered investment and strategic partnerships are working in concert to give new strength to Tulsa. 

This fall, NationSwell launches its first immersive experience on October 18 and 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Place-Based Impact in […]

NationSwell Collaboratives are a vehicle for bringing together committed actors to push towards collective action on a specific issue. Anthony […]

On August 24, President Joe Biden’s White House announced intentions to ease student debt obligations by up to $20,000 for […]

In the United States, less than half of high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds who graduate from high school apply to colleges that scan as a good academic fit for them.

The final article of AARP’s Revelations Through Data series examines increased mortgage use among homeowners age 65-plus during 2000 – 2022.

Key Takeaways In addition to deciding whether to have children, choosing when to have them is a critical decision with […]

Key Takeaways Falling labor force participation – particularly among older adults – has fueled headlines in countless news stories since […]

Key Takeaways Social isolation – defined as the objective lack of (or limited) social contact with others – has long […]

Leading the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact

Key Takeaways Annually, the economic value of volunteer work in America exceeds $100 billion. Despite increasingly significant attachment to the […]

Monday marks the celebration of juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black people at the end of […]

Aging is inevitable — but you wouldn’t know it from the way we live our lives. Whether it’s the increasing […]

Around the world, slightly less than one in four people (about 1.9 billion) were age 50 or older in 2020. […]

What would you tell your 100-year-old self? Today, thanks to increased longevity, we have opportunities unknown to prior generations. Longevity […]

NationSwell is thrilled to launch the second year of its fellowship, NationSwell Fellows, sponsored by Cerberus, Service Now, and American […]

For the past two years, organizations have been forced to navigate a series of social, financial, and political pressures that […]

Once a year, the most cutting-edge and committed leaders in ESG, social impact, philanthropy and other select fields gather at […]

The pandemic ushered in a wave of fresh challenges for companies and leaders, but it also served as a much-needed […]

The makings of a great leader can be found in unexpected places and situations, often well outside the executive suite. […]

While many of the bills put forth will face significant legal challenges, the message they were drafted to convey is chilling on its face: After decades spent winning new legal protections, the LGBTQIA+ community is no longer safe in America.

In the United States, data show that gaps in life expectancy fall along racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines. The implications of this longevity gap ripple through every aspect of our society. 

In a recent NationSwell Institutional Member roundtable event, members convened to share practical advice on how to strengthen morale and build a robust culture of inspiration within our teams and beyond. 

That’s never been truer than it is now, two years into a pandemic that demands so much of our physical, emotional, and mental energy. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control gauging the toll of the pandemic on caregivers, 70% of adults in caregiving roles reported adverse mental health symptoms like depression and anxiety.

What if, in attempting to measure impact, we began to think about leadership as a different type of score — a musical score — where emitting the right chords has the potential to attract the most talented people, assemble teams who outperform, and inspire confidence and commitment, particularly during a time when cultivating trust online and via social media platforms is increasingly essential?

Whether it’s a future of work powered by software that supports workers and businesses alike, technology infrastructure to manage sustainable […]

Organizational leaders are at an unprecedented inflection point. Years of pandemic-related challenges have disrupted society’s most foundational systems – and […]

For the past two years, organizations have been forced to navigate a series of social, financial, and political pressures that […]

On January 25, members of the nationswell council gathered for an in-person salon in New York City to discuss the […]

Autodesk Foundation, LinkedIn, and Workday have been working together as part of a Just Transition Collaborative facilitated by NationSwell, with the shared goal to identify opportunities to accelerate more equitable pathways into green jobs by increasing the use of skill-based hiring. In an effort to catalyze collective impact, we are sharing key insights from our work here.

NationSwell Council member Shalin Jyotishi has spent his career advancing solutions at the intersection of workforce, education, and tech.

A mass exodus from jobs fueled by burnout, compensation, competition, and turnover have created previously unthinkable situations for employers, with many now scrambling to retain the talent they have on hand.

According to a brief released by the World Health Organization, incidences of anxiety and depression have rocketed up 25% globally, an increase which can largely be attributed to the unprecedented stress, social isolation, and logistical barriers to mental health resources caused by the pandemic.

Markle’s call to action is timely: An estimated two million women in the United States reportedly lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic, many of whom are still struggling to regain their footing in a labor market that has been radically transformed.

The good news for business is that the balance sheet equation of “assets minus liabilities equals equity” can be influenced by the assets inherent in an age-inclusive workforce.

With the support of the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, Cerberus, and ServiceNow, NationSwell is uplifting […]

We speak with NationSwell Fellow Ericka Kamanou-Tenta, graduate of NYU who was nominated for a 2021-2022 NYU Global Engagement Symposium for her work in Ghana in which she co-founded a venture aimed at developing changemakers in impoverished communities through an entrepreneurship program.

Taj Eldridge, Managing Director of Climate Innovation at Jobs for the Future, speaks on green jobs, meeting the demand for a skilled workforce, and the power of dissenting thought.

Jonathan Stott, Executive Director at EcoRise, shares thoughts on biomimicry, youth leadership on climate, and community-based environmental alliances.

With support from the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, NationSwell Fellowships provide the network, support, and knowledge […]

Hear from Sarah Miller, a youth climate activist whose work focuses on climate community preparedness, building resilience, investing in placemaking, and empowering and uplifting our most vulnerable neighbors.

An interview with NationSwell Fellow Thea Gay on the digital zine she’s creating as a resource for other social and climate justice activists to help them do this work authentically and sustainably.

The NationSwell Council is made up of social impact-oriented leaders and changemakers. In Nationswell’s latest series, “Five Minutes With…,” we […]

The NationSwell Council is made up of social impact-oriented leaders and changemakers who are committed to pioneering solutions in order […]

The NationSwell Council is made up of social impact-oriented leaders and changemakers who are committed to pioneering solutions in order […]

Maryanne Hancock, CEO of Y Analytics discusses the importance of centering rigor in impact investing, ESG’s “Fearless Girl” moment, and the surprising lessons that impact leaders can learn from an economist and a can of beans.

Maryanne Hancock, CEO of Y Analytics, talks about the importance of centering rigor in impact investing, ESG’s “Fearless Girl” moment, and the surprising lessons that impact leaders can learn from an economist and a can of beans.

Kim Dabbs, Global Vice President of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase and author of the upcoming book, You Belong Here discusses the importance of building a global learning community, the power of inclusive design, and the importance of centering the wellbeing of your teams and of other leaders.

Anna Walker, Vice President of Impact and Issues at Levi Strauss & Co., on shared the unique strengths of an organization’s employees to inform corporate action, the undersung value of employee resource groups, and why coalition building is as much about the “where” as the “who.”

Miriam Warren, Chief Diversity Officer at Yelp, shares how her childhood home was the beginning of her journey to the field, the three questions she asks herself before pushing for corporate action amid pivotal social moments, and the fellow leaders that inspire her leadership.

Michele Jawando, Senior Vice President at Omidyar Network, talks about the untold story of ESG’s unlikely allies, the importance of strong and engaged workers for any organization, and why we don’t have permission to surrender to the sorrow — even when working to advance justice becomes incredibly challenging. 

Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at American Express, discussed the importance of leveraging your core values in times of disruption, drawing new strength from embracing discomfort, and the timeless, underappreciated value of resilience.

Brandee McHale, Head of Community Investing and Development at Citi and President of Citi Foundation, talks about the unexpected challenges of headwinds becoming tailwinds, the necessity for leaders to break out of their echo chamber for inspiration, and why economic mobility is the foundation of her unlikely journey to the field of ESG.

Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) shares what this moment in artificial intelligence (AI) means for ESG practitioners, the importance of pushing past digital literacy and towards digital agency, and the big questions that leaders should ask as we build an equitable and human-centered future enabled by technological innovation.

Melissa MacDonnell, President, Liberty Mutual Foundation and Vice President, Community Investments, Liberty Mutual Insurance discusses what this moment in corporate philanthropy means for practitioners, the power of a collaborative framework for funding, and how employee volunteerism programs can better center inclusion.