“The cost of not listening is much higher”

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…

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Oh, the speakers you will meet!

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…

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Joy Burkhard: California Mother of Achievement

As founder and executive director of 2020 Mom, Joy Burkhard’s work to increase and improve maternal mental health awareness, diagnosis, and treatment is well known. In 2016, Independent Sector highlighted Joy’s work and organization in a story about strong champions for women and children. As an early registrant for our…

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Announcing Equity in the Center at Upswell

The pursuit of racial equity requires measurable shifts in mindsets, practices, and systems in the social sector. So how do we get to a future where nonprofit and philanthropic organizations implement and advance race equity internally while advocating for and centering it in work externally? If you’re looking for a…

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