November 2024: Putting Hope in Action

November 2024: Putting Hope in Action

Friends of NationSwell,

We are counting down the days until NationSwell Summit 2024!

On November 21-22 in New York City, we’re convening members and partners from across the country to explore how collective action can drive lasting transformation.

Themed "Hope in Action" this year, NationSwell Summit stands as a beacon for those committed to forging a more equitable and sustainable future, bringing together a dynamic assembly of thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers across multiple sectors.

Our stage will feature Fireside Chats with Julián Castro, CEO of Latino Community Foundation and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy , MD ; Expert panels exploring AI for Good, the Childcare Crisis, and the Arts ; Impact Spotlights showcasing visions for paradigm-changing progress from our community of practice ; plus a performance from the Chamber Choir of the Stonewall Chorale, the nation’s first LGBTQ+ chorus.

[ CHECK OUT THE FULL LINEUP ]

Thank you to all our sponsors for making the NationSwell Summit 2024 possible:

Pivotal Ventures , Omidyar Network , LinkedIn , Comcast , Niagara Bottling , Verizon , Annie E. Casey Foundation , Walton Family Foundation , 耐克 , and Marguerite Casey Foundation


FEATURED EVENT


NationSwell x MCF Book Club – King: A Life by Jonathan Eig

November 19th | 6pm - 8:30pm | The Altman Building, New York City

NationSwell and Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF) are presenting the fourth event in our book club series: “King: A Life” — the first significant account in decades of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — featuring Pulitzer-winning biographer Jonathan Eig in conversation with Dr. Carmen Rojas, PhD (she/her) , President & CEO of Marguerite Casey Foundation, and Dr. Darrick Hamilton , Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at the New School.

Together, we will reflect on how King’s critique of racism, economic exploitation, and militarism continues to inform contemporary movements for freedom and explore how King’s understanding of justice can inspire a better vision for how we build economic and social policy today.

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NEW RESOURCES + RELEASES


Impact Next

In our signature editorial series, Impact Next, NationSwell spotlights the standard-bearing social impact and sustainability leaders whose catalytic work holds the potential to accelerate progress where it is needed most. Our latest Impact Next honorees were Meg Garlinghouse , Vice President of Social Impact at LinkedIn , Heather Malkin Nesle President of New York Life Insurance Company , Pam Hacker , Vice President of Social Impact at Kyndryl , and Scott Pulsipher , President of Western Governors University .

[ MEG GARLINGHOUSE ]

[ HEATHER NESLE ]

[ PAM HACKER ]

[ SCOTT PULSIPHER ]


Findings from NationSwell’s 2024 Private Sector Social Impact and Sustainability Leadership Survey

In October, we were thrilled to release the results of our third annual Private Sector Social Impact and Sustainability Leadership Survey.

The responses we gathered revealed three main takeaways:

  • Leaders continue to face down a difficult environment for their work, but growing optimism is there if you squint
  • Despite ongoing backlash to ESG, impact and sustainability leaders are strengthening their positions within their organizations
  • U.S. politics loom large over corporate impact and sustainability programs, with most leaders expecting their organizations to remain on the sidelines this election season

[ VIEW THE FINDINGS ]


The Multifaceted Benefits of Trees: A Corporate Perspective

We are honored to welcome Niagara Water as a sponsor of NationSwell Summit 2024 — and to highlight their initiative from Niagara Cares, the philanthropic division of Niagara Bottling, in planting 125,000 trees across the United States and Mexico.

Hear from Ann C. , Head of Niagara Cares and Director of Corporate Giving with Niagara Bottling , about their work and perspective on making a positive difference in their communities.

[ READ MORE ]


The 2024 American Opportunity Index

The 2024?American Opportunity Index is now live, revealing which large U.S. companies are doing the best to advance the careers of their employees and grow the middle class in an evolving labor market.

Congratulations to the 23 NationSwell member organizations named in the Top 100 companies in this year's American Opportunity Index . Join us in celebrating these employers creating meaningful career paths for workers: Best Buy , Mastercard , MetLife , Travelers , Nike , Starbucks , American Express , Bank of America , BlackRock , Johnson & Johnson , JPMorganChase , Microsoft , Morgan Stanley , New York Life Insurance Company , PepsiCo , PNC , Verizon , Wells Fargo , Adobe , Goldman Sachs , Intel Corporation , Salesforce , ServiceNow

[ LEARN MORE ]


STUDIO SPOTLIGHT


Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Mental Health Conversations

Leaders across sectors are recognizing ?mental health as a growing societal concern. ?In honor of World Mental Health Day, we spoke with Jazmine and Jorge, two of the NationSwell Fellows taking part in our pilot Accelerator Program, about their work breaking down barriers to mental health awareness and practice in BIPOC communities.

[ READ MORE ]


The Virtuous Cycle of Revitalization and Small Business Growth

Small businesses are a critical component of a thriving community, providing several essential benefits that increase livability and vitality — especially in historically divested neighborhoods. Supporting small business stamina and growth can spark a virtuous cycle of revitalization, bringing in resources a district needs to incentivize people to stay and creating an environment ripe for small business longevity.

Through their Executive Fellowship Program, FUSE is working in cities across the U.S., like Jackson and Los Angeles, to jump-start the momentum for revitalization.

[ READ MORE ]


MORE TO EXPLORE


Stories that Drive Change

Browse stories spotlighting leaders and learnings from the NationSwell ecosystem. Don’t miss our takeaways from recent Mainstage events.

[ Explore editorial ]


Tools, Trends, and Transformative Insights

Explore our Insights library for the latest trends, briefings, and findings to support your impact work.

[ Explore insights ]



NationSwell is an award-winning executive membership community and advisory, empowering leaders of purpose-driven enterprises to enhance their impact on society. To learn more or connect with our team, contact us.


Ann C.

Kindness Ambassador | Storyteller | Corporate Social Responsibility | Philanthropy Expert | Advocate for Empowered.Giving | MBA | Views My Own

1 天前

I love the theme of Hope in Action!

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