The R.I.S.E. Fund is founded by a group of Black female fundraisers and working with allied organizations also supporting the advancement of women of color in fundraising, the R.I.S.E. Fund will annually contribute $2,000 USD to each allied organization to award educational stipends to eligible recipients selected from among their membership. Funds must be used within 18-months of receiving the award.

Eligibility Requirements

R.I.S.E Fund applicants must:
• Be a woman of color living in the US or Canada
• Have fundraising and/or development designated as their primary responsibility in their organization

Deadline for submission - August 27th
Note: Finalists will participate in a 15-minute Zoom interview