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RISE Foundation, Inc.
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RISE Foundation, Inc. Memphis offers free programs to help you do it.
Tune into tonight's live at 6pm hosted by RISE Foundation, Inc.!
A special thank-you to all of our wonderful guest speakers and attendees! Visit our website to learn more about the Step Ahead Scholarship, and keep an eye on our social media pages for dates related to next years’ application process.
RISE Foundation, Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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LeMoyne-Owen College
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
Financial well-being is a key component of overall health. Listen in as Kimberly Morgan-West, Senior Goal Card Program Coordinator at RISE Foundation, Inc., discusses finance and protecting your credit in college.
This is another sneak peek from our “The Next Step Ahead” sessions, a virtual series for ASAF scholars sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis for our 10th Anniversary.
Visit our website to learn more about the Step Ahead Scholarship, and keep an eye on our social media pages for dates related to next years’ application process.
Location: 1355 Lynnfield St., Suite 101 | Memphis, TN 38119
20 hours per week
Salary/Hourly Range: $15 - $16 per hour
The Program Coordinator will coordinate aspects of the “Goal Card” youth incentive program, currently serving youth who live in underserved communities. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, recruiting youth program participants and adult coaches (mentors), assessing the social/academic needs of program participants, “coaching” youth to help ensure academic success, facilitating services, tracking/monitoring program outcomes for evaluation purposes and completing other tasks as assigned.
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references via email at [email protected]. Please note “Program Coordinator Goal Card” in the subject line.
They are also hiring for a full-time program coordinator.
Salary: $40K - $42K annualized
The successful candidate will coordinate the day-to-day operations for “Save Up,” an Individual Development Account (IDA) program that serves employed, low-income adults in Memphis/Shelby County. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, recruiting program participants, teaching financial education classes, managing program database, coordinating asset-specific training, coordinating special program events, conducting program related research, tracking/monitoring program outcomes for evaluation purposes, and other tasks as assigned.
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, a resume and three (3) professional references via email at [email protected]. Please note “Program Coordinator Frayser Connect” in the subject line.
For more information, please visit www.risememphis.org.
I love the opportunity to advocate about financial literacy & different programs that are offered in our city to help take us grow.
The Rise Foundation will match your savings.You have the option to save $1000 within a 10 month period.After you save your portion,they will provide you with $2000 to match your $1000.You now have $3000 to purchase an asset,start a business,to continue education or go towards purchasing a home.
Join us Apr. 20 as we hear from a panel of speakers from The Works, Inc., RISE Foundation, Inc., United Housing, Inc., Mortgage Bankers Association of Memphis, and Frayser Community Development Corporation.
Click here to register! https://maar.realtor/fhforum
Frayser Community Development Corporation Epicenter Memphis RISE Foundation, Inc.
In regards to said commitment, four Memphis-based organizations, RISE Foundation, Inc., Stax Music Academy, Memphis Urban League, and BRIDGES, USA have been chosen to receive additional funding in 2021 👏
Follow RISE no matter what platform you're on! Twitter - @RISEMemphis
Instagram - @risememphis
Operating as usual


It’s officially Gala time!

Together We RISE starts soon! ✨💚

Thank you so much to our many Sponsors for tonight's Gala! Because of your efforts, we are able to continue serving our community.

TODAY IS THE DAY!
We will see you tonight at the "Together We RISE Gala" at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨

TOMORROW!!!
"Together We RISE Gala" will be tomorrow, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨
Learn more and get your tickets at risememphis.org
Thank you to our Common Cents Sponsors:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Whitehorn Tankersley & Davis, PLLC
Bank3
First Choice Sales & Marketing Group
Preserver Partners
Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Stephany Goodnight
Edward Jones
ICBA
Shelby County Trustee
Saint Paul Baptist Church
Melissa Thompson
Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
My City Rides
Orgill
Financial Federal Bank
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Marsh Campbell
Thank you to our Silver Neighbors Sponsors:
Paragon Bank
Memphis Housing Authority
TechnoLogyx, Inc
Urban Strategies, Inc.
Heubel Shaw Material Handling
Nike
William Capooth
Thank you to our Goal Card Sponsor:
Truist
Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsors:
Evolve Bank & Trust
Adams Keegan
Thank you to our Delight Sponsor:
Randy and Nancy Williams
Thank you to our RISE up Auction Sponsor:
Regions Bank

2 DAYS LEFT!!!
"Together We RISE Gala" will be this Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨
Learn more and get your tickets at risememphis.org
Thank you to our Common Cents Sponsors:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Whitehorn Tankersley & Davis, PLLC
Bank3
First Choice Sales & Marketing Group
Preserver Partners
Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Stephany Goodnight
Edward Jones
ICBA
Shelby County Trustee
Saint Paul Baptist Church
Melissa Thompson
Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
My City Rides
Orgill
Financial Federal Bank
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Marsh Campbell
Simmons Bank
Nike
Thank you to our Silver Neighbors Sponsors:
Paragon Bank
Memphis Housing Authority
TechnoLogyx, Inc
Urban Strategies, Inc.
Heubel Shaw Material Handling
Nike
William Capooth
Thank you to our Goal Card Sponsor:
Truist
Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsors:
Evolve Bank & Trust
Adams Keegan
Thank you to our Delight Sponsor:
Randy and Nancy Williams
Thank you to our RISE up Auction Sponsor:
Regions Bank

3 DAYS LEFT!!!
"Together We RISE Gala" will be this Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨
Learn more and get your tickets at risememphis.org
Thank you to our Common Cents Sponsors:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Whitehorn Tankersley & Davis, PLLC
Bank3
First Choice Sales & Marketing Group
Preserver Partners
Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Stephany Goodnight
Edward Jones
ICBA
Shelby County Trustee
Saint Paul Baptist Church
Melissa Thompson
Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
My City Rides
Orgill
Financial Federal Bank
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Marsh Campbell
Thank you to our Silver Neighbors Sponsors:
Paragon Bank
Memphis Housing Authority
TechnoLogyx, Inc
Urban Strategies, Inc.
Heubel Shaw Material Handling
Nike
William Capooth
Thank you to our Goal Card Sponsor:
Truist
Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsors:
Evolve Bank & Trust
Adams Keegan
Thank you to our Delight Sponsor:
Randy and Nancy Williams
Thank you to our RISE up Auction Sponsor:
Regions Bank

Don't let the weekend slip away without securing your spot for the RISE Memphis Gala! https://loom.ly/IexErpg 🎟️💃
"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨ We'll see you there.

Set a reminder for our "Together We RISE Gala" next week!
Join us at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨
Tickets are still available at https://loom.ly/IexErpg

The "Together We RISE Gala" is next week!
Join us at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨
Tickets are still available at https://loom.ly/IexErpg

Thanks to our friends at Comcast for the Universal $20,000 Check Presentation for Digital Inclusion Program!
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We are counting down the days until "Together We RISE Gala" on September 21st. Join us at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨
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"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨

We LOVE Memphis!
RISE Memphis is proud to serve the people and community of 901. Help us celebrate 901 Day by telling us what your favorite thing about Memphis is!
#901

We want to give a HUGE birthday shout out to our very own Tangela Morgan! Wishing you a wonderful day! ✨🎉🎂🎁🎈

Tomorrow is the first day of September! Don't let too much time pass by to get your RISE Memphis Gala tickets!
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"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! 💃✨

Happy Birthday to our board member Markita Jack on August 30th. We appreciate you!

Over the past decade, RISE has developed unique expertise in helping entry-level wage earners to budget, save and accumulate assets. Our work has led to a deep understanding of the larger community issues working against families in Memphis and Shelby County. Learn about our many programs at risememphis.org.

Happy Birthday to our very own board member, Kristin Lockhart, on Sunday, August 27th. We appreciate all that you do!

We are A MONTH AWAY from our RISE Memphis Gala! ⏰ Don't let time run out! Get your tickets now https://loom.ly/IexErpg
"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! Don't miss out! ✨
RISE Memphis, Inc. Position Announcement – June 2023
RISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title/Department: Development/Fundraising Coordinator
Location: 1355 Lynnfield St., Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38119
Status/Recruitment: Full-time, NonExempt/Internal and External
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary/Hourly Range: $45,000 - $50,000 annualized plus fringe benefits
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references via email at [email protected]. Please note “Development/Fundraising Coordinator” in the subject line. Only qualified applicants need apply. Staff will acknowledge receipt of your documents via email. RISE is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Overview
1. Identify, define and acquire funding resources available to the organization.
2. Design and implement, in concert with the President/CEO and Director of Development, a comprehensive fund development program and appropriate marketing strategies.
3. Aggressively seek new corporate, foundation, religious and individual funding sources.
4. Establish and maintain relationships with current, past and potential donors. Represent organization in meetings with potential funding sources as necessary.
5. Actively work with board members to engage them in major gift cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts.
6. Maintain ongoing contact with RISE staff regarding programs and plans.
7. Maintain donor databases and fundraising software. Monitor donor information and provide statistical data for donor giving. Develop statistical reports as requested. Draft appropriate thank-you letters for donations in a timely manner.
8. Assist with managing special fundraising events (i.e., annual gala, golf tournament, quarterly socials, etc.
9. Performs other responsibilities and activities that may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in the development/fundraising field. Certification as fundraiser preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Instrumental, and the ability to master other Windows-based computer software applications required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary. The work schedule requires some evening and occasional weekend hours. Applicants will be required to travel locally and must have a valid driver’s license, daily access to an operable automobile with State mandated automobile insurance.

We couldn't let the day get away without reminding everyone that it's National Nonprofit day!
We are so proud of all the great work our team members at RISE Memphis have done for our surrounding community. Check out RISEMemphis.org to learn more about how we empower people to become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.
RISE Memphis, Inc. (formerly RISE Foundation, Inc.) Position Announcement – August 2023
RISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Program Coordinator/Save Up IDA Program Division/Department: Programs
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Opening Date: August 2023
Closing Date: Open until position is filled Projected Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $42,500 annualized
Position:
RISE Memphis, a local nonprofit with a mission to empower low-income residents of Memphis and Shelby County to build and sustain human and financial assets, has an immediate opening for a full-time Program Coordinator position. The successful candidate will coordinate the day-to-day operations for “Save Up,” an Individual Development Account (IDA) program that serves employed, low-income adults in Memphis/Shelby County. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, recruiting program participants primarily in the 38126/38106 zip codes, teaching financial education classes, managing program database, coordinating asset-specific training, coordinating special program events, conducting program related research, tracking/monitoring program outcomes for evaluation purposes, and other tasks as assigned.
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in social/human service, counseling, education, finance or a related field. Job requirements include at least two years demonstrated experience working in human/social service programs serving low-income adults. Experience leading basic financial education/asset building workshops is preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with VistaShare management information system is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary. The work schedule requires some evening and weekend hours. The coordinator is required to travel locally frequently and must have daily access to an operable automobile with State mandated automobile insurance.
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, a resume and 3 professional references via email at [email protected]. Please note “Program Coordinator South City” in the subject line. Only qualified applicants need apply. Staff will acknowledge receipt of your documents via email. Position will remain open until filled. RISE is an equal opportunity employer.

Happy Birthday to RISE Board Member Stephany Goodnight on Saturday, August 19th. We really appreciate you!

What was your favorite thing about our GALA last year?
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"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! ✨

Don't let time run out!
"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden. ✨
Get your tickets here: https://loom.ly/IexErpg 🎟️💃

School is back in session! Learn about how our Our Goal Card program teaches public school students how to set and achieve academic, financial and life goals at RiseMemphis.org

⏰ Don't let time run out! Get your tickets now for the RISE Memphis Gala! https://loom.ly/IexErpg
"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! Don't miss out! ✨

Save Up, RISE Memphis’s matched-savings account program, is designed to help low-to-moderate wage earners learn to manage their income; improve their credit; save money; purchase assets such as homes, computers and post-secondary education; and even establish their own micro-enterprises.
Learn more at RiseMemphis.org

For more financial information, check out our website and many programs at: risememphis.org

Our Save Up program helps participants purchase assets such as homes, computers and post-secondary education; and even establish their own micro-enterprises.
Learn more at: https://risememphis.org/programs/save-up/
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"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! Don't miss out! ✨
It's our President and Chief Executive Officer of RISE, Shelia Terrell's birthday! Join us in giving her a great happy birthday shoutout!

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"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! Don't miss out! ✨

Did you see RISE MEmphis in July's edition of At Home Memphis & Mid South? Check out this great article about what our team is doing in the community!

Happy Birthday to our Program Coordinator Chris Franceschi! Thank you so much for being part of our RISE Memphis team!
We are proud to help our community grow financially! Check out https://risememphis.org to learn more about our programs and impact.

Purchase your tickets for the RISE Memphis Gala! https://loom.ly/IexErpg 🎟️💃
"Together We RISE Gala" will be September 21, 2023 at Hardin Hall in the Memphis Botanic Garden! Don't miss out! ✨

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