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Since 2018, Upswell, powered by Independent Sector, has provided a platform for the most inspiring and thought-provoking leaders to discuss how we improve the way we create positive change in our organizations, communities, and country.
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Take a look back through this library for sessions for a variety of great discussions on everything from narrative change, advocacy, and voting rights to unpacking racialized trauma, racial equity and wellness practices for nonprofits, and vaccine access.

On the Main Stage

2021 NGen Award Winner on Making Civic Engagement More Accessible

Black Women’s Prominent Role in Social Movements

Finding Solutions to Racial Injustice in a Toxic and Polarized Environment

Formalizing Relationship Between Nonprofits and Federal Government

J. Dash and Grace Kelly Discuss Creative Arts and Kelly Performs (presented by the NAMM Foundation)

Las Cafeteras Perform and Tell Stories of Latino and Immigrant Lives at Upswell

Pandemic’s Effect on Nonprofit Health and Justice

What Does Shame and Guilt Have to do with Being Antiracist?

Why Racial Healing and Belonging are Key to Justice

“Megan Lowe Dances” Performs Genre-Bending Modern Dance at Upswell

Workshops

Day 1

Build a Foundation for Allyship by Learning to Listen to Understand

Building Playspace Equity in Baltimore – and Beyond

From Ace to Z: Equity Considerations in the ACE Act

Moving Beyond the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge

Rewriting the Narrative to Advance Trust and Liberation

Day 2

Black Leaders Redefining Intersection of People, Animals, and Nature to Save the Planet

Building a Criminal Justice Reform Movement From the 2020 Groundswell Call for Change

Can Divide-Bridgers and Social Justice Advocates Build Trust?

Centering Disability in the Pursuit of Racial Justice and Health Equity

Digital Fundraising 101: Building People Power with Small-Dollar Donors

Equity Solutions Beyond Inclusion: Applying an Intersectional Lens to Policy

Extracting Racism – From Resilience to Persistence

Federal Policy State of Play for Nonprofits

Getting Through COVID-19 Through Powerful Collaborations

How California’s Algorithmic Vaccine Distribution Affected Racial Justice and Health

How Racial Justice Philanthropy Can Fund Frontlines to Win

Making the Hard Decision to Sunset a Nonprofit Organization

Spiritual Resilience: How Your Spiritual Journey Fosters Self and Societal Transformation

The Arts and Advocacy: Putting Values into Action

Transforming Democracy and Investing in Multiracial Voter Mobilization in the Deep South

Unpacking Toxicity and Emotional Abuse in the Workplace

Using Comedy as a Racial Justice Weapon

What Are We Bridging Over?

Winning on Equity: Moving Philanthropy from Intention to Results

Yoga with Cliff & the Moon Salute

Day 3

#CapeBreak: Granting Black Womxn Permission to Drop the Metaphorical Cape Associated with Being the Strong Black Womxn

Accessing Power, Trust, and Relationships for Real Change

Centering Health and Wellness as the Foundation for Black Leadership Development

Climbing Kilimanjaro For Racial Equity & Wellbeing

Creating Conditions for a Spiritually Grounded Beloved Community

Deepening Understanding of Love and Charity in Philanthropic Giving

Leading from Your Overflow

Leading from the Roots – Advancing Racial Justice Through Culture and Creative Practices

Let’s Tell a New Story of Racial Justice

On Propelling Racial, Health, and Community Justice

Philanthropy’s Quest for Equity: Past. Present. Future

Rolling up White Collar Sleeves for Black Lives

Stories Can Spotlight Systems and Move Us From Welfare to Wellbeing

The Power of Rejecting Recovery and Resilience

Using Art to Imagine a World That’s Worthy of Us

Spark Talks

Bloom Network Puts Community At the Center

Building Power Through Spiritual Health and Nourishment

Centering Community in Cleveland’s New 21st Century Innovation District: Bricks, Sticks & Social Fabric

Community Journey Toward Built Farming Economy and Regenerative Food Justice

Exclusionary Discipline Is Public Health Threat for BIPOC Students

Join a Racial Healing Circle to Dismantle White Supremacy

Looking to Achieve Health Equity? Begin by Honoring Our Histories.

Racism Makes Me Sick

Social Trust Should Be on Every Leader’s Agenda

Structural Support for Racial Equity

Unleashing Untapped Teaching Potential Within Black and Brown Families

People Power Changework

Recharge Your Resilience: How to Burn Bright, Not Burn Out

Creating a Shared Identity for Your Board and Community

Two Languages / One Community

Let’s Talk About Money

Small Dollars, Big Change: Digital Fundraising 101

Will Reparations Close the Racial Wealth Gap?

Early Learnings from the Community-Centric Fundraising Movement

The Vital Intersection of Trust and Racial Equity

Using Poetry as Self-Care

Trust, COVID-19, and the Role of Civil Society

Building Bridges Where There Were Barriers