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For nonprofits, less is more on political advocacy

Government 10/26/2018

Rhode Island nonprofits, to varying degrees, have thrown their weight behind certain causes in past elections that align with their missions. But some have learned...

HOLDING STEADY: Anthony Maione is retiring from the United Way of Rhode Island on Dec. 31 after 15 years with the nonprofit, and 13 as CEO. He said competing for funds in Rhode Island has always been difficult, but it’s grown even more so with technology and social media providing alternative fundraising methods such as GoFundMe and Kickstarter. However, he said the nonprofit has leveled off in terms of raising revenue, bringing in about $12 million for the past five or six years.  / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

UWRI CEO Anthony Maione is retiring after 13 years with ‘no...

Nonprofit 10/26/2018

(Editor’s note: This is a condensed version of a story that was originally published in the June 15 print edition. The United Way in...

Do programs and services in R.I. match needs?

Government 09/28/2018

For Karen A. Santilli, president and CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island, bridging the gap between programs and services in the community and those in...

PASSING IT ON: Ben Giguere, left, founder of Gather LLC, on Atwells Avenue in Providence, shows Jairus Burdick how to make a drinking glass. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Glass blowing for masses

Entrepreneurship 08/31/2018

Growing up in New Hampshire and Vermont, Ben Giguere, founder of Gather LLC, a Providence glass blowing studio-cum-community center, drew inspiration for his future...

VALUABLE PRODUCT: United Way of Rhode Island CEO Anthony Maione said UWRI set a fundraising goal of $260,000 from 260 new donors, but the organization has raised north of $500,000 with roughly 115 donors so far. An anonymous donation of another $500,000 has pushed the total above nearly $1 million, a sign donors see the value of UWRI, he said. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

UWRI CEO Anthony Maione is retiring after 13 years at the...

Cover Story 06/15/2018

For 15 years at the United Way of Rhode Island, Anthony Maione has sought to better the lives of Rhode Islanders and improve their...

EIGHT RHODE ISLAND-BASED nonprofit organizations will share $140,000 of the $1.5 million recently donated nationwide by Citizens Bank to increase financial literacy. From left, Keith Kelly, president, Citizens Bank Rhode Island; Tony Maione, CEO, United Way of Rhode Island; Barbara Cottam, head of corporate affairs, Citizens Bank; and R.I. Treasurer Seth Magaziner. / COURTESY CITIZENS BANK

8 local nonprofits benefit from Citizens financial literacy campaign

Financial Services 04/13/2018

PROVIDENCE – In an effort to increase financial literacy in the Ocean State, eight Rhode Island-based nonprofit organizations will share $140,000 of the $1.5...

DRAMATIC CHANGE: Johnson & Wales CEO John J. Bowen says the most dramatic change in his 44 years at JWU is its ability to graduate students with a manageable debt, growing its discount rate for first-time, full-time students from 20.7 percent in 2003-2004 to 54 percent today. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Retiring CEO John Bowen has helped JWU expand and prosper. What...

Cover Story 03/30/2018

For 44 years, John J. Bowen has been a fixture in the Johnson & Wales University community. In January, the chancellor, president and CEO...

ACLU sues to halt law limiting sex offenders at homeless shelters

Government 01/05/2018

PROVIDENCE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has filed an emergency lawsuit to halt enforcement of a new state law limiting...

CULTURE MATTERS: Lisa Abbott, senior vice president of human resources at Lifespan Corp., Rhode Island’s largest employer, says ensuring employees understand the company’s culture and why it matters is important for successful growth. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

‘We’re always going to be in … a war for talent’

Government 12/29/2017

As the senior vice president of human resources at Lifespan Corp., Lisa Abbott oversees strategy and operations, especially in relation to customer-service excellence and...

COMPANY PRIORITY: Jeff Guilbert, product-quality leader at Amgen Rhode Island in West Greenwich, receives a flu shot from University of Rhode Island pharmacy student Kate Syder during one of the company’s in-office clinics this past fall. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

R.I. companies offering in-office flu shot clinics for employees

Health Services 12/22/2017

Health and wellness, specifically preventative care, is a major concern for companies throughout the year, but especially so during cold and flu season. It is...

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