01 — OUR WORK
Near-Term
CBA Advocacy & Solidarity
Stand with Players
Educate fans, amplify the players’ demands, and mobilize collective support around the WNBA’s CBA negotiations, placing pressure on the organization to do what’s right.
Fan Ethics
Launch the first Fan Ethics initiative
We lead the conversation on what it means to be a responsible fan in women’s sports. Through surveys and holding discussion panels, we gather input, explore values and boundaries, and amplify fan voices.
Collective Advocacy & Action
Drive campaigns for accountability and equity
Organize campaigns, partnerships, and coordinated actions that drive accountability, equity, and athlete well-being. (e.g., fair pay, ethical sponsorships).
Where We’re Headed
We’re building — growing in real time — because the urgency of the 2026 season ticket renewals and the WNBA CBA means we can’t sit idly on the sidelines.
Fans Rise Up is currently a fan-led organization with the ultimate goal of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With enough support, we’ll build the first national fan-governed structure in women’s sports — one that turns passion into organized cultural power and ensures fans finally have a permanent seat at the table.
02 — OUR WORK
Long-Term
Education & Storytelling
Equip fans with tools, knowledge, and platforms that inspire action
Educate and equip fans with knowledge, tools, and platforms that inspire action and cultural impact.
Community Building
Create digital and in-person hubs for fans to connect and organize
Create joyful, safe, and inclusive digital and in-person hubs where fans connect, collaborate, and celebrate beyond game day, growing into a local and national network.
Resource Development & Legacy Building
Support athletes and communities with solidarity funds and cultural initiatives
Launch initiatives that give back to athletes and communities at the heart of the game. From Fan Solidarity Funds for waived players to commemorative memorials and legacy projects, these funds celebrate, support, and protect the players who shape the sport.
Representation, Fans’ Collective Voice
Amplify fans’ voices in dialogue with athletes, teams, and leagues
We serve as a bridge, creating spaces for fans to engage, contribute, and be heard. We gather and organize that input, then amplify the collective voice of fans in dialogue with athletes, teams, leagues, and brand partners, ensuring fans are part of the conversation shaping the future of women’s sports.
Culture Amplification
Design campaigns that redefine what it means to be a women’s sports fan
Design campaigns and activations that elevate causes like fair pay, ethical sponsorships, and more equitable fan experiences, redefining what it means to be a women’s sports fan.