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Author Archives: Jacqueline Brennan

Keeping changemakers’ cups full and passion strong

Co-Creation, From the Ground UpBy Jacqueline BrennanNovember 5, 2019

Mindful leadership is rooted in self awareness. And the inner work you do directly impacts your outer work — not only how you show up at work, but also how you show up in your life. But what happens when changemakers — who focus squarely on improving the lives of others — feel dry and…

Ensuring human-centered design meets social sector needs

Co-Creation, From the Ground UpBy Jacqueline BrennanNovember 4, 2019

Human-centered design grows ever-more important as the social sector struggles to do more with less, and sector leaders search for new and different ways to gain greater access to the communities they serve. But how do you identify a designer who is aligned and in-tune with your organization’s mission and needs? George Aye, co-founder and…

Q&A with George Aye: the illumination of trauma-informed training

Changemakers, From the Ground UpBy Jacqueline BrennanNovember 4, 2019

George Aye found he had a lot to learn when transitioning from commercial design to human-centered design. And what he’ll share with sector leaders in his workshop will inform their decisions when selecting designers best-suited to help them meet the needs of the communities they serve. Learn more about George, including how what many would…

Pitching innovative local ideas for environmental and social change

UncategorizedBy Jacqueline BrennanOctober 31, 2019

Getting into Chicago a little early? You can watch emerging social entrepreneurs pitch innovative project ideas designed to solve environmental challenges at BOOST*, an Upswell Plus event on Tuesday evening. During this crowd-funded pitchfest, a live audience will vote with their ticket contributions to determine two winners, each of whom will receive a $5,000 BOOST…

Pullman: the first industrial planned community and a national landmark

Deep Dive, Deep Dive Chicago, From the Ground UpBy Jacqueline BrennanOctober 31, 2019

Upswell Chicago begins in less than two weeks now! We hope you’ve had a chance to save your spot to experience some of the immersive community events happening during the main event this November! The lineup features 19 thoughtfully designed experiences in all – including seven community dinners and twelve Chicago Inside & Out tours…

Strengthening connections, reducing divisions through bridge building

Changemakers, Co-CreationBy Jacqueline BrennanOctober 30, 2019

In the aftermath of the 2016 elections, our country continues to be pulled apart by differences, rather than bound and strengthened by what connects us. UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) is trying to address this issue head-on through its Bridging Differences initiative, which mixes science and storytelling to explore how people from different…

Meet the artist behind the NGen Leadership Award

Changemakers, Co-CreationBy Jacqueline BrennanOctober 28, 2019

It’s become something of a tradition to seek out a local artist to create the physical NGen Leadership Award, ensuring that each year’s winner has a keepsake that is unique and meaningful – and this year is no exception. We found Chad Kouri through the nonprofit Hyde Park Art Center – whose executive director, Kate…

Pilsen: a Chicagoland stronghold for Mexican art and culture

Deep Dive, Deep Dive Chicago, From the Ground UpBy Jacqueline BrennanOctober 25, 20191 Comment

Upswell Chicago begins in less than three weeks now! We hope you’ve had a chance to save your spot to experience some of the immersive community events happening during the main event this November! The lineup features 18 thoughtfully designed experiences in all – including seven community dinners and eleven Chicago Inside & Out tours…

Marwen: empowering youth through visual arts

Deep Dive, Deep Dive Chicago, From the Ground UpBy Jacqueline BrennanOctober 24, 2019

Sign up for the Marwen Community Dinner – and you’re in for a double treat! Not only will you learn about the origin of this nonprofit organization that provides free visual arts courses to Chicago school students. You’ll also enjoy a wonderful dinner buffet – but more about that later. Located in Chicago’s Near North neighborhood,…

Avoiding state charitable solicitation regulation trouble

Co-Creation, From the Ground UpBy Jacqueline BrennanOctober 21, 2019

If your charitable organization does fundraising, make sure it stays on the right side of state charitable solicitation regulations. For some help doing that, don’t miss a workshop presented by nonprofit-dedicated law firm Perlman & Perlman for a primer on avoiding traps that might trip up even the most compliant organizations. Tracy Boak, a partner…

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