PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced the launch of a new program from its Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence – the Best Practice Awards.
The Best Practice Awards, which are sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, aim to recognize Rhode Island nonprofit organizations with “outstanding practices” in board governance, leadership development and creative collaboration.
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“We know nonprofits in Rhode Island are quietly doing good work. Now more than ever, it’s time to shine a spotlight on those that are excelling,” said Jill Pfitzenmayer, vice president of the foundation’s Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence.
According to the INE, best practices include things like a high level of engagement by board members in the mission and direction of the organization; a strong system for developing leaders within the organization; and collaborative leadership efforts to leverage expertise or financial resources.
The awards include an unrestricted $1,000 grant and an INE program tuition waiver for up to two board or staff members. Grant recipients will showcase their work at a special convention and receive special recognition of the Rhode Island Foundation’s annual meeting.
Last month, the RIF announced a $100,000 initiative to overhaul three Providence schools that were identified as “persistently lowest achieving.” The three schools – Carl G. Lauro Elementary School, Gilbert Stuart Middle School and Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School – are now called “Innovation Schools.”
