What happens when nonprofits struggle to hire fundraisers, financial professionals?
COVID-19 may be in the rearview mirror for most, but it’s left Rhode Island’s nonprofits with a rocky, challenging road to navigate.
A 2024 survey...
Without state help, arts groups paint dire financial picture
FACING A FALL SEASON with little financial help from the state, arts and cultural organizations across Rhode Island are paring down operations, scrambling to...
United Way of R.I.’s Alliance for Nonprofit Impact offers a new way to give...
FOUR YEARS AFTER United Way of Rhode Island Inc. launched a special online fundraising day to support local nonprofits, local organizations are now in...
5Q: Courtney Bourns
Courtney Bourns | Executive director, Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island
1. When you were first brought aboard at the council, board President Thomas Brendler...
Comedy Connection owners to reopen former Columbus Theatre
PROVIDENCE – The historic Columbus Theatre, which shuttered in June, will see new life under the owners of the Comedy Connection and Black Duck...
‘Systemic failures’ in state takeover of Central Falls schools outlined in new report
CENTRAL FALLS – A new report released Thursday by Mayor Maria L. Rivera outlines multiple “systemic failures” within the city’s public school system that...
Providence College receives $1.1M grant to help engage children in Christian worship
PROVIDENCE – Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded Providence College a $1.1 million grant to help establish a new program that will enhance children’s participation...
RIDE partners with Hazel Health to enhance mental health services for students
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education and state officials announced Oct. 17 that the department is partnering with California-based telehealth provider Hazel Health...
Salve Regina professor receives $387K NIH grant to study new UTI treatments
NEWPORT – Susan Meschwitz, professor and chair of the Chemistry Department at Salve Regina University, recently received a $387,466 grant from the National Institutes...
Philanthropy Calendar, Oct. 23, 2024
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to Nonprofit@PBN.com or Bessette@PBN.com at least four weeks...
