RISE uses sport as a vehicle for social justice. Through RISE to Vote, we engage athletes, coaches and staff at all levels, educating them on how to vote and why it matters. We equip them with the tools and knowledge to get involved, make a difference and inspire their fans to be civically active.
We offer Voter Registration, Civic Education and Community Engagement Opportunities.
We work with teams, leagues and athletes to leverage the power of sports to deliver a message of civic engagement through digital campaigns, town halls and major sporting events.
We partner with nonpartisan voter registration organizations, as well as state election officials, to provide accurate and effective voter registration sessions for teams, athletes and fans and address the specific needs of a given state.
What We Do
- Voter Registration & Education for players, coaches and staff completed virtually or in-person in 30-60 minutes.
- Special Guest Speakers to privately address players on the importance of voting, the power of their platform and how they can impact national, state and community issues.
- Partnerships with nonpartisan local election and registration experts that support each session to ensure its effectiveness and provide state-specific voting details.
- Digital and physical tools to know when, where and how to vote, including Absentee Ballot and Mail-in Voting information.
- Leadership and Education Sessions focused on a civic engagement curriculum.
- Critical Conversations & Town Halls focused on issues of race, social justice and athlete activism in civic engagement.
- Interactive Experiences that engage players, coaches and staff on finding and using their voices as sports leaders, the history of athletes advancing social justice and actionable next steps.
- RISE To Vote 2022 Voter Education Campaign focusing on increasing voter participation during local municipal elections in key markets and cities.
- Critical Conversations & Town Halls, Multi-Week Leadership Programs and Mentorship Opportunities where athletes and sports leaders can lend their voice and platform to positively impact communities.
- Resources and expertise to help organizations create custom community service and engagement opportunities.
Voter Registration & Education
- Voter Registration & Education for players, coaches and staff completed virtually or in-person in 30-60 minutes.
- Special Guest Speakers to privately address players on the importance of voting, the power of their platform and how they can impact national, state and community issues.
- Partnerships with nonpartisan local election and registration experts that support each session to ensure its effectiveness and provide state-specific voting details.
- Digital and physical tools to know when, where and how to vote, including Absentee Ballot and Mail-in Voting information.
Civic Education
- Leadership and Education Sessions focused on a civic engagement curriculum.
- Critical Conversations & Town Halls focused on issues of race, social justice and athlete activism in civic engagement.
- Interactive Experiences that engage players, coaches and staff on finding and using their voices as sports leaders, the history of athletes advancing social justice and actionable next steps.
Community Engagement
- RISE To Vote 2022 Voter Education Campaign focusing on increasing voter participation during local municipal elections in key markets and cities.
- Critical Conversations & Town Halls, Multi-Week Leadership Programs and Mentorship Opportunities where athletes and sports leaders can lend their voice and platform to positively impact communities.
- Resources and expertise to help organizations create custom community service and engagement opportunities.
Get Ready to Vote
Register to Vote. Request Absentee or Mail-in Ballots. Find out how, when and where to vote in your community. Use our Rock The Vote tools to make sure you never miss another election.
Start NowRISE to Vote participants
The RISE to Vote program was a unique opportunity for our players to learn about the importance of being informed. While high profile college student-athletes, they still underestimate the power of their voice toward change in our society, and what better way to reinforce this reality than to not only encourage them to act as part of their civic responsibility, but also encourage others to become informed and engaged citizens.
— Brian Kelly, LSU Head Football Coach
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