Upswell Summit
Our November 15, 2022 virtual Upswell Summit is an unmissable annual event that will bring the biggest ideas, boldest thinkers, and best strategies for building a healthy and racially just nation into clear focus.
All Independent Sector Members are eligible for a buy-one-get-one free offer.
The $197 standard ticket gets you virtual access to a full day of networking and programming, including an Upswell Exchange.
Featured Main Stage Speakers
See below the full Upswell Summit schedule for speakers listed and other workshops.
Founder and CEO, HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and Hope Policy Institute)
2022 November Summit Schedule
This year’s Summit focuses self and community care, what the political landscape means for our communities, opportunities and challenges around creating a healthy and just nation, and a look ahead to 2023.
The November 15th Summit
Join us for our fifth year of bringing together a community of changemakers committed to building a healthy and racially just nation. The task ahead is dire considering the constant reminder from communities nationwide that we need to challenge and change oppressive systems, strengthen our sense of community, bridge across differences, and take care of ourselves and communities.
November 15 Upswell Summit, powered by Independent Sector, will advance our singular mission by offering thought leadership that wrestles with issues plaguing our nation, workshops and panels that will strengthen your institutional, personal, and professional development, as well as time to invest and care for the most important person in the work – you.
Become an Upswell Sponsor
Investors will be acknowledged in six major categories, with suggested benefits and visibility opportunities available at each level.
The Upswell team looks forward to working with you to craft a partnership package that leverages your expertise and experience, matches your program and issue interests, meets your needs for connection and visibility, and is within your budget.
Equitable Speaker Compensation Statement
Independent Sector is committed to equitably compensating its presenters and speakers. In addition to visibility, we will highlight your partnership as a thought leader, and offer a complimentary conference registration so you can attend sessions and network with peers, we are committed to the following:
- If you are speaking in a role as a staff or volunteer with a nonprofit or community-based organization, we will work with you on an honorarium for your speaking commitment.
- In order to ensure our resources are being distributed equitably, we will not be offering an honorarium to speakers who are representing large foundations or corporate institutions.
Value of Upswell Summit
The Summit is a culmination of the wisdom and learnings from Upswell year-round. You will strengthen current collaborations, build new partnerships, and unlock inspiration from across the country. Here are some concrete things you get out of this experience:
- Tools and resources to build health and equity into your systems
- Focus on your personal, community wellness and care
- Inspiring talks from the leading known and unknown minds
- Peer learning
- Connections to move your mission and our collective mission forwar