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Sophia Academy receives $2M anonymous gift

Education 05/03/2022

PROVIDENCE – An all-girls middle school that educates students from low-income families received a substantial gift from an anonymous donor to help grow the...

Communication key to raising funds at Rhode Island Foundation

Nonprofit 04/29/2022

2022 C-Suite Awards: Nonprofit/Social Service Agency | Arianne Corrente, Rhode Island Foundation vice president of marketing and communications Arianne Corrente has worked at the Rhode...

THE UNITED WAY of Rhode Island received a $1 million commitment from Papitto Opportunity Connection to help fund the proposed nonprofit resource center.

United Way of R.I. receives $1M commitment for planned nonprofit resource...

News Story 03/02/2022

PROVIDENCE – The United Way of Rhode Island’s push to create a statewide nonprofit resource center was given a seven-figure financial boost, courtesy of...

BankNewport highlights 2021 philanthropy

Financial Services 02/21/2022

NEWPORT – BankNewport gave more than $1.2 million to local nonprofits through grants, sponsorships, community donations and other financial support in 2021, according to...

Blue Cross receives philanthropy award from Rhode Island Foundation

Health Services 12/10/2021

MICHELLE LEDERBERG is the executive vice president, chief legal officer and chief administrative officer at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, which...

COLLABORATIVE MEETING: Staff and members at Direct Action for Rights and Equality collaborate at the office. Clockwise from left, Jordan Jace, Behind The Walls member; Debra Harris, outreach coordinator; Christopher V. Samih-Rotondo, interim director; and Anusha Alles, staff organizer for Behind The Walls. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

More focus on racial justice causes

Government 10/29/2021

It’s been a trying year-plus for Rhode Island-based nonprofits whose missions center around diversity, equity and racial inclusion. The murders of George Floyd and other...

THE RHODE ISLAND Foundation has awarded close to $450,000 in grants to local organizations helping Rhode Islanders cope with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

R.I. Foundation awards $450K in COVID-19 relief grants to organizations

Coronavirus 09/28/2021

PROVIDENCE – Close to $450,000 in grants were awarded by the Rhode Island Foundation to local nonprofit organizations assisting Rhode Islanders who are still...

Giving back

Executive Poll 09/17/2021

Does your company regularly donate to various causes or participate in philanthropic initiatives? Yes: 100% No: 0% Has your company’s philanthropic support increased due to the COVID-19...

SouthCoast Community Foundation President Vasconcellos to retire

Nonprofit 08/11/2021

NEW BEDFORD – John Vasconcellos, who has led the SouthCoast Community Foundation for the last five years, will retire as the nonprofit's president at...