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“We can articulate our own vision of the future and then work to make sure that vision becomes a reality.”
-WILMA MANKILLER
Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. Collective Uprising members believe in honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.
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Create an ongoing partnership with us by becoming a member! Members receive free access to pop-up events in addition to many other benefits!
Membership Benefits
Joining Collective Uprising allows members access a variety of benefits:
Co-Ownership in Collective Uprising Including Profit Shares & Decision-Making Power
Personal Collection Page on Collective Uprising Website (100% profit to member) Including Order and Shipping Processing
2 Monthly Social Media Features
10 x 10 ft Booth at 4 Pop-Up Events Yearly
2022 Membership Fees*
$35/month
*Membership fees are subject to change yearly. Fees are determined in a yearly democratic decision-making process where all members have equal say. Membership fees help fund collective resources and give us capital to operate. MEMBERSHIP FEES SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A BARRIER TO JOINING. If you would like to join but this cost is prohibitive please simply select “NONE” under the membership fee section of the membership form. This will be handled discretely and made known only to the Director and General Manager. If you would like to begin paying fees at a later date, simply fill out a membership update form. You will never be asked if you are able to begin paying membership fees. Membership fees have been waived for all founding members for 2021.
If you’re interested in joining our collective, but need more information, schedule a friendly conversation with us!
Vendor and Member Payment Center
Please note member fees will rise to $35/month starting January 2021.
Why Join a Co-Op?
Joining a co-op can help you start your own business or pursue dreams that may otherwise not be possible!
Of 162 non-agricultural cooperatives in one study, 44% of the respondents said they could not have opened their business had it not been organized as a cooperative (Bhuyan et al 1998).
Joining a co-op greatens your chance at long-term success!
Cooperative businesses have lower failure rates than traditional corporations/small businesses: after the first year (10% failure versus 60-80%) and after 5 years in business (90% still operating versus 3-5% of traditional businesses)
Evidence also shows that cooperatives both successfully address the effects of crises and survive crises better (Borzaga and Calera 2012).
Joining a co-op lessens your workload and greatens your access to resources!
Joining a co-op offers support that lets you step away from your business when you need to without risking its success!
Joining a co-op integrates you into the community and allows you to help others!
Learn more about Collective Uprising’s story and principles.
“Sometimes we have to do the work even though we don’t yet see a glimmer on the horizon that it’s actually going to be possible.”
-ANGELA DAVIS