Rise Inc. (c4)
2024 Programs
Rise's nonpartisan get-out-the-vote program, centered on students being trusted messengers, unleashes the youth wave by mobilizing paid student organizers for voter registration, campus canvassing, and GOTV outreach targeting 18-29 year olds. Rise leverages community power and relationships to engage peers civically.
Mission
Rise is a student- and youth-led nonprofit working to make higher education free and help all young people participate in democracy.
Budget Size: Large: Previous year budget > $3M
States Engaged: NC, AZ, PA, WI, NV, GA
Geographic Density Focus: Rural / Suburban / Small city (<100k), Urban – Large city or suburb of large city (>100k), Other
Core Constituencies: BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), Youth and Students (aged 17-35), LGBTQ+
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led, Women-led, Youth-led (aged 15-35)
Lead Contact:
Mary-Pat Hector, CEO, she/her, Mary-pat@risefree.org
Last Updated: March 17, 2024

