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Politics makes fundraising complex

Government 10/26/2018

It is standard fare for Rhode Island to have ballot measures that involve public expenditures for broad social goals, be it affordable housing, or...

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...

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA raised more than $220,000 for Women & Infants Hospital's Center for Biomarkers and Emerging Technologies in its ninth annual fundraising swim at Roger Wheeler State Beach. / COURTESY CARE NEW ENGLAND

Swim Across America raises $220K for Women & Infants with Narragansett...

Health Services 09/18/2018

NARRAGANSETT – The ninth annual Swim Across America fundraising swim at Roger Wheeler State Beach raised more than $220,000 to support research at Women...

TWO URI alumni each donated $1 million toward upgrades to Meade Stadium, the home to the university's football team. The project is expected to cost $4.1 million. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND SPORTS INFORMATION

2 URI alumni donate combined $2M toward football stadium upgrades

Education 08/08/2018

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Two University of Rhode Island alumni have each committed $1 million for enhancements to Meade Stadium, home to the school’s football...

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...

Edesia program easy sell

Editorial and Op-Ed 06/01/2018

Since its founding, Edesia Inc. has been dependent on public funding to pay for and distribute its products, life-saving peanut-based food that it manufactures...

LONGTIME LEADER: Carolyn Belisle, managing director of community relations for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island in Providence, has been with the company for 17 years. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Belisle’s leadership weaves community, service throughout health care

Business Services 05/25/2018

Women to Watch, Professional Services | Carolyn Belisle, Blue Cross & Blue Shield R.I. Community relations is no longer an accessory to business strategy. It’s...

THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION reported that its total assets increased to $957 million by the end of 2017 in its latest Annual Report. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

Rhode Island Foundation reports 14% increase in assets in 2017

Nonprofit 05/07/2018

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation’s assets totaled $957.4 million at the end of 2017, a $120.6 million, or 14.4 percent, year-over-year increase, according...