There are some assumptions about rural America and rural philanthropy that need to be addressed. Allen Smart will do just that during his Upswell workshop, “Connecting with Rural Communities.” He knows a thing or two about both, having spent a quarter of a century as a grantmaker with a focus on philanthropic strategy and rural…
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Kimberly Peeler-Allen is the Co-founder of Higher Heights, the only national organization devoted to helping Black women harness their political power and advance progressive policies. In the movement building and fundraising space…well, we could say Kimberly has been around the block a time or two, but that would be a gross understatement. Speaking from 20…
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Remember the 2018 midterm elections? Once all the ballots were counted, the results were touted as historic, and for good reason. In addition to the highest voter turnout rate for a midterm in a century, we saw a number of milestones for women in federal office. While we know there’s still a long road ahead…
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Imagine being in Manhattan, New York. Or Frankfort, Kentucky. Or Anchorage, Alaska. Or any town, really. In any thriving community, there’s an exciting and unexpected rhythm to public activity. You wander down the street and bump into an old friend. Duck into a quirky store and discover a new passion. Have a sudden moment of…
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/ By Robert Jones / It’s 9am on a Monday morning following the July 4 weekend. Not a great time to schedule a meeting, perhaps, but the room is filling up, anyway. Extra chairs are brought in to accommodate participants who thought they couldn’t make it but somehow found the time. These are some of…
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Selecting six finalists for the NGen Leadership Award is never a small feat. Whittling down the cream of the crop from this year’s 52 outstanding applicants was no exception. Each changemaker we considered had a track record of collaborating with others, strong ideas for a better world, and many examples of success in realizing those…
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Luis Gutierrez is founder and CEO of Latinos Progresando, a member of the Upswell Accelerator, and presenter of the Upswell workshop, “A Made-in-Chicago Model for Collaboration.” Find out how his positive outlook impacts his life, his work, and his advice for humanity. Q: If you could have dinner with any living person, who would that…
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One organization doing community work may make things a little better, but many organizations collaborating together can create meaningful, lasting change. Luis Gutierrez says “collective impact” is the way, and he’ll share the “how” and resulting positive impact on Chicago’s Marshall Square neighborhood during Upswell’s “A Made-in-Chicago Model for Collaboration” workshop. Gutierrez, a member of…
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In April, we launched our new Upswell registration model, which includes six options. The model was designed with the aim of democratizing access to Upswell—a goal that is overtly apparent in the Equity registration option. Changemakers who purchase the Equity option, in addition to securing their own Core Access registration to Upswell, effectively subsidize the…
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The countdown to Upswell Chicago is on, and with just about four months to go, we’re excited to add 19 new speakers to the list of presenters who will open your eyes and ears to new ways of thinking about how you address issues in your communities. Are you looking for guidance on making social…
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