Tag: philanthropy
Nonprofits seeking more money, new donors on upcoming 401Gives Day
PROVIDENCE – More money being contributed to local nonprofits is always the annual goal for 401Gives Day, and this coming April 1 will be...
Project Weber/RENEW receives $1M gift from MacKenzie Scott
PROVIDENCE – Project Weber/RENEW is getting a seven-figure financial boost from the former wife of Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos, and it arrived at...
BankNewport’s 2023 philanthropic efforts exceed $1.6M in giving, 10K service hours
NEWPORT – BankNewport contributed more than $1.6 million in giving and over 10,000 employee service hours as part of its 2023 philanthropic efforts, the...
URI launches $20M fundraising campaign for athletic fields upgrades
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The state has already given the University of Rhode Island a significant financial boost to help renovate and refurbish the aging...
Rhode Island Foundation appoints Adrienne Adeyemi as Senior Philanthropic Advisor
Adrienne Adeyemi has been appointed Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Rhode Island Foundation. “Adrienne brings impressive professional experience, a collaborative spirit and an exceptional...
Harriet Ballou Charitable Foundation launches to help support senior-living community
WARWICK – A former longtime local senior living nonprofit that recently ceased operations a couple years ago will have its legacy live on through...
CharterCARE Foundation’s Iacono’s relationship building lays strong foundation to help communities
PBN 2023 Business Women Awards
CAREER ACHIEVER: Paula Iacono | Chartercare Foundation executive director
WITH 40 YEARS of experience in developing community partnerships and organizations,...
Langlais helps make Falvey Insurance the star of the show
PBN 2023 Business Women Awards
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WOMAN TO WATCH: Amanda Langlais | Falvey Insurance Group marketing manager
A BRIEF TIME in show business became...
401Gives Day event raises $3.5M, sets new records for fundraising
PROVIDENCE – The state’s largest nonprofit fundraising initiative over the weekend set a new standard for raising money for local organizations. Now, it has...
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