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RISE - Resilience, Inspire, Self-Empower - Our fundraising campaign benefits both students and donors. It is a great way to invest in the future of our community, while also providing students with the resources and guidance they need to become successful. The campaign is designed to help students become resilient, inspired and self-empowered individuals. Through mentorships, career development opportunities and education, students are given the tools they need to reach their highest potential. Donors, meanwhile, are able to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in their community and benefit from the tax write-offs associated with this type of donation. This is a win-win situation that is beneficial for everyone involved.
RISE is committed to helping students develop the skills and emotional support they need to become successful and confident adults through Social Emotional Learning (SEL). By teaching students how to understand and manage their emotions, how to set and achieve positive goals, how to develop strong relationships and how to make responsible decisions,
RISE is giving students the tools they need to succeed. Your generous donations help RISE continue to provide students with the necessary skills and emotional support to become successful and independent adults. With your donation, RISE can continue to provide the guidance, resources and support necessary for students to reach their full potential. Your donations can provide students with the tools they need to succeed such as:
• Access to workshops, seminars and other activities that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Professional counseling and mental health services
• Training on conflict resolution and social problem solving
• Support for creating a positive learning environment
• Access to mentors and role models
• Resources to promote a safe and healthy learning environment
• Access to a variety of activities, clubs and curricular activities.
Your donation will help RISE continue to provide students with the support and resources they need to be successful and confident adults. With your help, RISE can create a strong foundation for students to develop the skills they need to succeed in life. Thank you for your generous support!
Friends, your donations are bringing hope to life in students. Every donation, whether big or small, self - empowers another student with resilience.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can help students better understand, identify and control their emotions; it can help them develop empathy, increase self-control and manage stress. It also helps them build better relationships and interpersonal skills that will serve them in school and beyond, helping them succeed as adults.
Economic Value of SEL
$11-1 ROI
The average return on investment for six evidence-based programs is 11 to 1, meaning for every dollar invested there is an $11 return. Read the 2015 review from Columbia University.
The Future of Jobs Report
The Top 10 skills identified by the World Economic Forum all involve social and emotional competence. And research shows that social and emotional skills and attitudes also contribute to the other skills such as critical thinking.
The Impact of Social Emotional Learning.
More than two decades of research demonstrates that education promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) gets results.
The findings come from multiple fields and sources, including student achievement, neuroscience, health, employment, psychology, classroom management, learning theory, economics, and the prevention of youth problem behaviors.
Read more about our financial integrity and commitment to you.
Since our beginning in 2019, RISE has maintained the highest level of financial integrity. We stand accountable before you to use your resources wisely and efficiently. We are committed to financial disclosure and trustworthy stewardship. As such, here are our guiding financial principles:
- We pledge to use money well – with accountability as our greatest desire. We will spend overhead money as wisely as we can – fully accountable to our Board of Directors. Our primary guiding principle is to be good stewards of the funds and the quality employees.
- Recommendations are followed and the report and form 990 filing record are available for review. To request copies, please contact us.
- If the goal of a given fundraising campaign is met, we will gratefully apply additional gifts to other equally important aspects of RISE's’ ongoing support to students.
- For many of our services, we invite people to make suggested donations. We let them know what the service costs, and if they are able to pay for the service we invite them to contribute that amount or more. But we do not withhold services when people are unable to pay and we will serve for whatever people can offer.
- Teacher/Founder, staff, employees take no royalties from their books, audios, or videos. These proceeds, and all suggested speaking and coaching fees are paid directly to RISE.
- RISE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and all contributions are tax-deductible.
In every detail, our standard is absolute financial integrity. Our most recent financial report is available upon request. To receive a copy, or to ask us any questions about our financial principles or practices, please contact us.
- You can also donate volunteer time and services to R.I..S..E. If you have something to share, please give us a call. If we can't use it, or we'll work with other agencies to ensure it's put to good use.
