In 2013, our founder Greg Behrman came home after serving a tour with the US military in Afghanistan. Having experienced the power of service and teamwork, Greg gained new clarity on his own purpose and the journey he would take towards enacting it: that despite the divisive rhetoric of our times, it was clear that there were so many people and organizations working hard across those divides to solve the real problems facing their communities, and that he could play a key role in providing them the support and connections they needed to achieve their ambitious goals. He started NationSwell to support these leaders as they advance and scale their impact with confidence and credibility. 

We believe we’re all part of a greater whole — driven to do better and be better in service of others. We are bold and believe in transformational progress, while staying clear-eyed about the steady, persistent work it requires. We see the promise our organizations hold to redress past injustices, heal present wounds, and build a more equitable, sustainable future.

We know this is no ordinary time. It demands humility, empathy, urgency, and resolve — and the recognition that no one leader, organization, or sector can drive progress alone. That’s why we believe in the power of community: to learn, share, challenge, and lift each other up — so that together, we can rise to meet the moment.

Our culture is built on NationSwell’s six core values: inspiration, innovation, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and inclusion.

NationSwell is a certified B Corp, which means we are organized to achieve our social impact objectives, and our profits are inextricably linked to achieving that mission. Our team, and the leaders we work with, believe in the power of community to solve our most pressing issues.