About Rising Together

What is Rising Together?

Rising Together began as a community project created to recognize and celebrate women who are making a positive impact in their businesses, organizations, and communities. Today, it has grown into a community focused on connection, collaboration, leadership, and celebrating women year-round.

What is the Rising Together Society?

The Rising Together Society is our membership community. It provides year-round opportunities to build meaningful relationships through networking events, leadership programs, community gatherings, member spotlights, and exclusive experiences.

What is the Leadership Series?

The Leadership Series is a monthly event open to both members and guests. Each event includes networking, lunch, and a featured leadership presentation designed to help women grow personally and professionally while making meaningful connections.

Honoree Program

Do I have to be nominated to be part of Rising Together?

The annual Honoree Program recognizes women who have been nominated by someone in the community for making a positive impact. Honorees are selected through the nomination process.

Do I have to be a Rising Together Honoree to join the Society?

No! Membership is open to any woman who believes in our mission and wants to connect, collaborate, and grow with other incredible women.

Does becoming a Society member automatically make me a Rising Together Honoree?

No. Society membership and the Honoree Program are separate. Honorees are selected through the community nomination process.

Can Honorees become Society members?

Absolutely! Many of our honorees choose to continue building relationships through the Society.

Membership

What does Society membership include?

Membership includes exclusive pricing for Leadership Series events, complimentary Monday Morning Connections, an annual portrait refresh, one complimentary ticket to the annual Rising Together Celebration, member spotlights, priority registration for events, access to the member directory, and exclusive networking and leadership opportunities throughout the year.

Can I attend an event before becoming a member?

Yes! Guests are welcome at Leadership Series events. We encourage you to come experience the community before deciding if membership is right for you.

Is there a monthly and annual membership option?

Yes. You may join monthly or save by choosing an annual membership.

Can I cancel my membership?

Monthly memberships may be canceled according to the membership terms. Annual memberships remain active for the full membership year.

General Questions

Who is Rising Together for?

Women business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofit leaders, executives, creatives, and community members who value meaningful relationships, leadership, and supporting other women.

Is this just another networking group?

No. While networking naturally happens, Rising Together is intentionally designed to foster genuine relationships, collaboration, leadership development, and community over competition.

Can I invite a guest?

Yes! Guests are welcome at many of our Leadership Series events.

How do I become a sponsor or partner?

We love partnering with organizations that believe in empowering women and strengthening our community. Please reach out through our Contact page to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

How can I nominate someone for Rising Together?

Nominations open annually. Follow our social media pages or join our email list to be notified when nominations open.