Robert Jones

Former journalist & consultant, now VP for Engagement & Communications at Independent Sector. Committed to telling better stories for those who do good.

[Robert Jones @robertj_IS]

Here’s the highlight reel from Day 2 of Upswell. I still see the soft purple glow every time I close my eyes—either the sign of a fond memory or total exhaustion. https://t.co/i2CAYll6o1

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Great session on a very important topic @allensmart6. If #upswell2019 was one of the best meetings of the year, you helped make it so. Look forward to seeing you at #upswel2020.

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Thx for being here @twpollack. Good luck in Cleveland!

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More than 20% of those living in rural areas are people of color, and economic forecasts show that the most successful rural counties in the future will be those that welcome/encourage immigrants. @allensmart6 offers rural philanthropy insights at #upswell2019.

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Giving away a giant monitor to a Chicago nonprofit—see below and post a reply to be eligible.

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Congrats to @TheMeganJacobs who took home this year’s NGen Leadership Award at #upswell2019 for her innovative work to end youth vaping. Shown with @chadkouri the Chicago artist who created the custom award banner.

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Closing Day 2 of #upswell2019 with cultural entertainment from Chicago’s @aicchicago in honor of Sherry Salway Black, the recipient of this year’s John W Gardner Leadership Award.

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Open your camera, focus on this QR code, and learn how you can help to empower a new technology for ending hunger, courtesy of @NotImpossible. Exciting stuff— ask anyone who was at #upswell2019

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90% of the IS population living within 10 miles of a Walmart store, so @WalmartOrg is unleashing the power of associates to make change in their communities through the RISE program. Another great Spark Talk at #upswell2019 with Kabir Kumar, Sr Director of Community, Walmartorg.

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After a moving speech on the #upswell2019 Main Stage, @michele_norris unpacks the @RaceCardProject in a meet-and-greet session for Upswell Fellows, moderated by Mike Simmons of Blue Sky Strategies.

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“Impossible is a fallacy. It’s a temporary state of being.” @MickEbeling founder of @NotImpossible speaking on the Main Stage of #upswell2019

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Apropos of nothing, the @HiltonChicago just might have the biggest men’s room I’ve ever seen. It’s basically a ballroom with urinals. Maybe the only place at #upswell2019 you won’t see a line!

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Awesome demo of a mind-blowing technology at #upswell2019. Can’t wait to hear from @NotImpossible founder @MickEbeling later this afternoon.

[Not Impossible @NotImpossible]

The #MusicNotImpossible demo at #Upswell2019 is lit! 🔥 Come feel the vibezzz in the XR for Change area across from the Grand Ballroom #AdaptiveTech #InclusiveDesign #NotImpossible @weareupswell

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Tracie Neuhaus from @MonitorInst has some great insights on how the nonprofit sector can partner with business to help provide jobs for young people without a 4-year degree. Super start to day two of #upswell2019 !

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More good things happening at #upswell2019! Love the work of @WelcomingUSA and grateful that @WalmartOrg is supporting in such a big way.

[Walmart.org @WalmartOrg]

Inclusion builds stronger communities, that’s why we are providing @WelcomingUSA with a $1 million grant to accelerate work led by communities across the country to promote belonging and #inclusion @WeAreUpswell #upswell2019

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Double ambassadors for the triple bottom line. These fabulous ladies showed us the mindful manufacturing of @methodhome in Chicago’s historic Pullman National Monument. Great community immersion tour at #upswell2019

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#upswell2019 doesn’t officially begin until tomorrow but I’m already geeking out over this early session by @jeremyheimans, co-author of @thisisnewpower. Good stuff!

[Human Rights for Kids @HRFK_ORG]

Read @level5leaders’ books which were my early introductions to great leadership. I’d also encourage people to take classes on management. I’m a big fan of history too so its good to read about leaders you admire and then work to emulate their best qualities! #ngenleads

[Megan Jacobs (Swain) @TheMeganJacobs]

Write thank you notes. Easy to do, gratifying to give and receive, and shows that genuinely value others, their time, and their wisdom. #ngenleads

[Alianza Coachella Valley @alianzacv]

A8: Step in to your calling now & don’t wait for permission to lead #ngenleads