Membership
Together, our leadership can shape the future.
Join RISEUP by submitting the membership application below and stand with others who stand for the causes that matter to you.
Why Join RISEUP?
Our custom-built technology stack equips community organizers, civic leaders, and social entrepreneurs with the tools needed to maximize their effectiveness and amplify the impact of their actions.
Whether you’re newcomer to the field, or a seasoned veteran, RISEUP has a package of tools suited to your needs.
RISEUP’s Digital Empowerment Strategy
We equip civic leaders, organizers, and changemakers with cutting-edge digital tools to build, automate, and scale their civic projects. Our membership tiers reflect a strategic progression—from foundational access to Microsoft 365 to premium capabilities like custom app creation, intelligent automation, and data-driven civic engagement. Each tier unlocks new levels of functionality designed to meet you where you are—and elevate where you’re going.
BECOME A MEMBER
Affiliate Member
For those curious about RISEUP and looking to explore without a full commitment—yet.
FREE
Free access to:
- PulseWire – our daily news digest focused on issues and events affecting America’s urban centers
- Incite – our quarterly journal of public affairs
- DeCypher – a civic forum for dialogue, debate, and community engagement
- Apparatus – a comprehensive library of DIY tools designed to assist individuals in launching a nonprofit organization
- Prismatica – an extensive collection of speeches, articles and writings of significant historical leaders
Sign up free and begin your journey in digital civic empowerment.
Basic Member
Expand access to information tools and data resources
$100 per Year
Includes all core platfrom priveleges – PulseWire, Incite, Apparatus, Prismatica, DeCypher, plus Microsoft 365 Business Premium:
- PulseWire – our daily news digest focused on issues and events affecting America’s urban centers
- Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access
- Outlook – state of the art email and calendaring service
- OneDrive for Business – 1 TB cloud storage per user
- SharePoint – Team collaboration and document management
- Microsoft Teams – Chat, meetings, calling, and webinars
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 – 24/7 protection against viruses, phishing, spam, and unsafe links
Your membership helps sustain RISEUP’s mission while giving you access to indispensable civic tools.
Working Member
Expanding civic work with professional-grade data tools.
$150 per Year
Includes all core platform benefits, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, plus:
- Microsoft Power BI Pro –sophisticated data visualization, analysis, and collaboration tools
- Interactive Dashboards – Create dynamic reports with charts, maps, slicers, and filters
- Microsoft Self-Service BI – Connect to Excel, SharePoint, and other data sources your organization can mine for insights
- Secure Collaboration – Share dashboards across workspaces with access controls and versioning
- Microsoft 365 Integration – Embed reports in Teams, Excel, OneDrive, and SharePoint
Unlock professional-grade data tools to deepen your civic impact.
Contributing Member
Deploying advanced data and automation tools to scale civic impact
$350 per Year
Includes all core platform privileges, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft Power Bi Pro, plus:
- Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access
- Outlook – state of the art email and calendaring service
- OneDrive for Business – 1 TB cloud storage per user
- SharePoint – Team collaboration and document management
- Microsoft Teams – Chat, meetings, calling, and webinars
Your membership helps sustain RISEUP’s mission while giving you access to indispensable civic tools.
Supporting Member
Amplifying impact with custom-built apps and intelligent automation
$500 per Year
Includes all core platform privileges—including Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Power BI Premium, Power Automate Regular, and Power Apps Premium—plus:
- Power Automate Premium – automate and streamline operations with desktop flows, premium connectors, and hands-free execution of repetitive tasks.
- Add AI and analyze workflows –Leverage AI Builder and process mining to scan forms, analyze feedback, and uncover organizational inefficiencies.
- Power Apps Premium – create custom-built apps to manage volunteers, track impact, or streamline internal processes—no coding required.
- Connect to advanced systems – Link your apps to tools like Salesforce and SQL Server, or build custom connections to fit your organization.
- Create websites and chatbots – Use Power Apps to build public-facing websites and smart chatbots that help your community engage with your mission.
Equip yourself with premium tools to build smarter apps, automate civic workflows, and lead with data.
Sponsoring Member
Host civic initiatives with advanced tools for planning, engagement, and public-facing impact
$850 per Year
Includes all core platform privileges, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Power BI Premium, Power Automate Regular, and Power Apps Premium—plus:
- Power Pages – build secure, public-facing websites for community programs, member access, or civic engagement tools.
- Project Plan 3 – coordinate timelines, assign tasks, and track progress across initiatives—ideal for multi-phase campaigns or grant-funded work.
- Teams Premium – host branded webinars with advanced meeting controls and and AI-powered recaps to elevate your outreach and collaboration.
- Integrate across platforms – seamlessly connect your apps, projects, and communications into one unified workspace—streamlining operations and boosting visibility.
- Scale your civic tech infrastructure – build full-service digital ecosystems—from apps and automation to websites and project management—all under one license.
Take your mission public—build portals, host events, and manage projects with confidence.
Sustaining Member
Lead complex initiatives with advanced visualization, real-time teamwork, and a secure digital knowledge base
$1,250 per Year
Includes all previous tier benefits—Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Power BI Premium, Power Automate Premium, Power Apps Premium, Power Pages, Project Plan 3, Teams Premium—plus
- Microsoft Teams – Chat, meetings, calling, and webinarsVisio Plan 1 & 2 – visualize civic initiatives and strategies by creating diagrams, flowcharts, and process maps—ideal for planning initiatives, training materials, or stakeholder presentations.
- Teams Rooms – host hybrid meetings that promote inclusive participation by seamlessly integrating physical and virtual spaces into a single unified forum.
- Loop – collaborate in real time across civic teams by co-creating documents, tracking updates, and sharing live components—keeping everyone aligned and informed.
- SharePoint – integrate your digital knowledge into a secure, centralized hub for storing documents, managing permissions, and building internal portals.
Coordinate civic teams, visualize impact, and build a shared digital foundation for long-term success.
Capital Member
Includes all previous tier benefits—Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Power BI Premium, Power Automate Premium, Power Apps Premium, Project Plan 3, Teams Premium, Teams Rooms, Visio Plan 1 & 2, Loop, SharePoint, Power Pages—plus:
$1,750 per Year
Includes all core platform benefits, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, plus:
- Microsoft Copilot – Generate insights and content with AI : Draft documents, summarize meetings, analyze civic data, and automate tasks across your apps using Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant.
- ArcGIS Online – Map and analyze community data: Create interactive maps, visualize geographic trends, and share spatial insights to support planning and advocacy.
- ArcGIS Pro – Build advanced geospatial models:Use desktop GIS tools to conduct in-depth spatial analysis, design custom maps, and integrate civic datasets for strategic decision-making.
- AI + Spatial Intelligence – Strategize with precision: Combine automation, collaboration, and location-based data to lead initiatives with deeper insight and measurable impact.
Lead with data, automate with Copilot, and visualize change with ArcGIS