Hear from Amy White — Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility & Communications at Adobe — on formative career moments, ensuring equal access to education, and using creative tools to make a difference.

Becky Ferguson — Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Salesforce and CEO of Salesforce Foundation — discusses the power of listening, partnerships, and employee engagement.

Here we profile we profile William McDonough, Chief Executive of McDonough Innovation and a visionary leader in environmental and climate action for decades.

Learn about the work Nishant Roy and his team at Chobani are doing to change the face of corporate purpose and impact in this Impact Next feature.

Hear from Fred Tan, Head of Social Impact at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Deepa Lounsbury, the CEO of LabStart and their work to bring climate technologies from lab-to-market.

Learn more about the leadership journey of Francine Chew — VP, Head of Corporate Impact for Guardian.

This Impact Next interview features two compelling leaders from Indeed —Abbey Carlton, Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability, and Maggie Hulce, Chief Revenue Officer.

Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President at Mastercard, shares what job sparked her commitment to climate, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.

Out inaugural Impact Next interview with Maggie Carter, Director of Social Impact at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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.

Learn from Maya Salameh, who believes in better mental healthcare, including increased access and awareness, and improved cultural competency, for Arab Americans.

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.

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.

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 […]

Unlock lessons from sustainability executives on designing for impact from our Mainstage where we unpacked some of the wisdom, challenges, and unlocks shaping this dynamic moment in sustainability.

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.

Explore takeaways from NationSwell’s panel of thought leaders, experts, and innovators at the intersection of AI and Climate to explore the transformative potential of AI in addressing climate-related issues.

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 […]

JPMorganChase announced its support of a newly-formed regional workforce collaborative that will strengthen the Columbus Region’s economy by breaking down obstacles to employment, advancing equity, and equipping job-seekers with the skills and experience needed to thrive.

Equitable paths to homeownership are a priority of local leaders across the US, as they aim to close the racial wealth gap & build stable, diverse communities that can thrive for generations. See what Atlanta is doing with Mayor Policy Team member, Wesley Myrick.

Natalie Diamond, Vice President Of Business Development at Hello Alice, provides insight into their unique for-profit impact model that empowers the largest community of small business owners in the country.

In Q2, members of the NationSwell Council and team set out across the U.S. for a Salon series dedicated to […]

Discover how FUSE is empowering public sector teams to be the source of creative, community-led solutions for wealth-building among underserved populations. 

Reflections from NationSwell member Alesha Washington’s experience in Montgomery, Alabama, the civil rights movement, and the journey towards justice in the United States.

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.

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.

AiLun Ku, Senior Strategic Advisor at NationSwell, shares her perspective on DEI leadership and how DEI’s unifying powers are seen in action at the Paralympic Games.

Key learnings from our virtual Mainstage, DEI in Focus, a rich conversation between Sid Espinosa (former mayor of Palo Alto and current Head of Social Impact at GitHub), and Stacey Abrams (lawyer, voting rights activist, political leader, and bestselling author).

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 […]

Today 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 […]

Reflections from Amy Lee, Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director of Studio at NationSwell, on how the Studio goes beyond standard consulting to be our partners’ hands-on champion for impact.

The NationSwell Fellows program is dedicated to transforming the future by empowering youth leaders to thrive as changemakers. Started in […]

In the first quarter of the year, the NationSwell Council embarked on a journey across America as part of a Salon series dedicated to exploring Leadership and Mental Health. Here are our insights.

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. 

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.