RISE San Diego

11/04/2026

"Youth own the future, we're shaping it now." ✊🔥

Voting in November is crucial, but young leaders aren't waiting around for election results to transform their neighborhoods. Meet Nicole Lillie, Executive Director of Our Time to Act and featured panelist for RISE Now: Beyond Voting – The Many Ways to Exercise Civic Power.

At 23, Nicole leads an entirely youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fighting for intersectional housing justice across San Diego County. As an organizer, scholar, and proud member of the q***r community, Nicole practices a better world in real-time, showing how youth action drives systemic policy changes far past the ballot box.

Join us right after the midterms to hear Nicole's insights on youth-led organizing, housing equity, and block-level advocacy.

🗓️ Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST

📍 North County San Diego

🔗 Reserve your free spot today: https://givebutter.com/risenow26s4

11/02/2026

Building Your Banking Relationship | Fortaleciendo su Relación Bancaria 🏦✨

Thriving neighborhoods start at the roots—with local business owners and entrepreneurs who build opportunity right here in our community. We're proud to partner with US Bank for a free virtual financial education session designed to help you strengthen your business's financial foundation.

Join us on Zoom for practical tools to grow your banking relationship, navigate business access, and position your enterprise for long-term success.

🗓 Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🎙 Facilitated by: Claudio Burgin, Assistant Vice President & Bank Business Access Advisor at US Bank
⏰ Schedule / Horario:
English Session: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM PST
Sesión en Español: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM PST

This workshop is 100% free, but space is limited. Ready to elevate your business?
👉 Register today: https://givebutter.com/rise20261112

10/30/2026

When the midterm elections wrap up this November, our work doesn't stop—it evolves. 🗳️✨

Voting is essential, but true civic power isn't built once every two years. It's built 365 days a year right in our neighborhoods. Mark your calendars for the final RISE Now forum of 2026: Beyond Voting: The Many Ways to Exercise Civic Power.

📍 Where: Hera Hub Carlsbad, 5938 Priestly Dr Ste 103, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
🗓️ When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST

Join us right after election season to connect with local advocates, youth leaders, and fellow residents. Together, we'll dive into practical ways to build momentum and drive systemic change year-round:

🔹 Block organizing & local mutual aid
🔹 Testifying at public hearings
🔹 Building strong advocacy coalitions

Featured Panelists:
• Nicole Lillie (Our Time To Act)
• Camille Joy Mendoza ( YouthWill)
• Mekayla Nariño ( Reimagining Our Future)
• Jermaine Rocacorba (PANA)

Plan ahead for what comes after the ballot. For tickets, check out https://givebutter.com/risenow26s4

10/30/2026

"Never be afraid to take the leadership." - Dolores Huerta
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We mourn the loss of a great leader whose rallying cry – Si Se Puede – continues to inspire movements. Dolores Huerta was a giant in helping the world become a more fair and equitable place. Her life's work was always in service of others. We hope to honor her by continuing to support leaders in our communities. Rest in Power, Dolores.

10/29/2026

Build a shared leadership language across your organization.
Strong team alignment happens when senior leaders, managers, and directors step into the same room to solve real operational and cultural challenges. If you are looking to elevate leadership across your organization, bring your team to the RISE San Diego Executive Leadership Training this November 20–22.

Why bring your leadership team?
Real Application: Participants bring their own real organizational challenges to solve live during the workshop.
Intimate Cohort: Limited to just 25 participants, ensuring personalized feedback and maximum team dialogue.
Team Discount: Save 15% on total registration when 3 or more leaders attend from your organization.
Flexible Billing: Employer invoicing is available to streamline professional development budgets.

Event Quick Facts:
📍 Girl Scouts Balboa Service Center (1231 Upas St., San Diego, CA)
🗓️ November 20–22, 2026 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily)
💳 $1,995 per participant | Certificate included
⏳ Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 18

Learn more and register your team: https://bit.ly/RSDEXL

10/28/2026

Transforming your leadership is more than theory. It takes structured space, proven frameworks, and direct application to real challenges.

The RISE San Diego Executive Leadership Training is a three-day intensive drawing directly from frameworks tested in RISE’s 9-month Fellowship since 2014. Guided by faculty with over 70 years of combined leadership development experience, this program is capped at 25 participants to ensure direct feedback and deep collaboration.

The 3-Day Journey:
🗓️ Day 1 (Fri, Nov 20) – The Inner Work of Leadership: Identity, Purpose, & Emotional Intelligence. Explore how values and emotions shape your leadership under pressure.
🗓️ Day 2 (Sat, Nov 21) – The Relational Work of Leadership: Group Dynamics, Complexity, & Communication. Examine how power and roles impact team trust and conflict.
🗓️ Day 3 (Sun, Nov 22) – Leadership in Action: Adaptive Leadership, Change, & Collective Action. Apply actionable insights directly to your real-world organizational challenges.

Program Details & Investment:
Dates & Time: Nov 20–22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Location: Girl Scouts Balboa Service Center (1231 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92103)
Investment: $1,995 per participant (Includes program certificate)

Team Savings: Save 15% when 3 or more register from your organization (employer invoicing available)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 18 🎟️ Seats are strictly limited to 25. Reserve your spot today:

Lead with greater awareness. Build stronger teams. Navigate change.

10/24/2026

Conflict is a natural part of working, organizing, and building community together. When it goes unaddressed, tension erodes trust, drains energy, and stalls good work. When we move through it with skill and care, conflict can deepen relationships and make teams, organizations, and communities stronger.

Conflict & Healing: Navigating Tension, Accountability & Repair is a three-evening, in-person series that gives you practical tools for understanding conflict, de-escalating tense moments, practicing accountability, and creating real pathways toward repair and healing. The series is grounded in restorative practices, which focus on relationships, responsibility, and repair rather than blame and punishment.

Three evenings, one journey

Each session builds on the last. You’ll move from understanding what happens inside and between us during conflict, to taking responsibility, to rebuilding trust.

Register at https://givebutter.com/CHRSD

10/23/2026

"We can create a future where purpose and compassion are central, and where character is demonstrated by our actions, not just our words, during difficult times. Our aspiration is that, together, we will redefine community by investing in each other's humanity, standing in solidarity, and progressing with courage and care.

Together, We ALL RISE"

- Dominic Porter, CEO of RISE San Diego

Did you read his message in the latest RISE newsletter? Check it out here, and if you haven't signed up for RISE Effect, visit bit.ly/rsd-email to sign up!

https://mailchi.mp/risesandiego/newsletter202610

10/20/2026

When the midterm elections wrap up this November, our work doesn't stop—it evolves. 🗳️✨

Voting is essential, but true civic power isn't built once every two years. It's built 365 days a year right in our neighborhoods. Mark your calendars for the final RISE Now forum of 2026: Beyond Voting: The Many Ways to Exercise Civic Power.

📍 Where: North County San Diego
🗓️ When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST

Join us right after election season to connect with local advocates, youth leaders, and fellow residents. Together, we'll dive into practical ways to build momentum and drive systemic change year-round:

🔹 Block organizing & local mutual aid
🔹 Testifying at public hearings
🔹 Building strong advocacy coalitions

Featured Panelists:
• Nicole Lillie ()
• Camille Joy Mendoza ()
• Mekayla Nariño (.sd)
• Jermaine Rocacorba ()

Plan ahead for what comes after the ballot. Tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot today! 🎟️

10/17/2026

Real leadership transformation starts from within.

RISE San Diego presents our upcoming Executive Leadership Training — a focused 3-day experience designed to help you lead with greater awareness, build stronger teams, and navigate change effectively. Whether you’re managing an organization, leading a mission-driven team, or navigating complex transitions, this training provides the space and tools to elevate your leadership impact.

🗓️ Dates: Nov 20–22, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
📍 Location: Girl Scouts of San Diego Balboa Service Center
🔗 Ready to transform how you lead? Tap the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/rise-exec-training-1126 to secure your spot today!