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.

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RISE to Vote participants

America East Conference
American Ultimate Disc League
Big East Conference
Big Ten Conference
Minor League Baseball
Major League Baseball
National Basketball Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Hockey League
National Football League
National Premier Soccer League
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Hawks
Austin Sol
University of Arizona
Baltimore Ravens
Boston Glory
Brooklyn Nets
Buffalo Bills
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Union
Clemson University
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Indians
University of Colorado
Columbus Crew
CUNY John Jay
Dallas Roughnecks
DC Breeze
Denver Broncos
Detroit City FC
Detroit Lions
Detroit Mechanix
Florida International University
Florida Panthers
Florida State University
Indianapolis AlleyCats
The University of Iowa
Jacksonville Jaguars
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Royals
Kevin Durant Charity Foundation
Los Angeles Aviators
Lansing Lugnuts
Lorenzo Alexander ACES Foundation
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Rams
Madison Radicals
Marist College
MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Miami Dade College
Miami Dolphins
University of Michigan
Michigan State
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Wind Chill
Montreal Royal
New York Empire
New York Giants
New York Liberty
University of Notre Dame
Oklahoma City Thunder
University of Oregon
Oregon State University
Orlando Magic
Ottawa Outlaws
Philadelphia Phoenix
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Thunderbirds
Raleigh Flyers
Rochester Red Wings
Rutgers University
Sacramento Kings
San Antonio Spurs
San Diego Growlers
San Jose Spiders
Seattle Cascades
The Steve Nash Foundation
University of Southern California
Super Bowl LII
Super Bowl LIII
Super Bowl LIV
Tampa Bay Cannons
The University of Texas at Austin
Toronto Rush
USA Hockey
University of Washington
Washington Football Team
Winthrop University

Bring RISE to Vote to Your Team, Campus or Community

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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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