The Rhode Island Foundation

College Visions, Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation named inaugural winners of INE Best Practice Awards

jeancohoon — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:38:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation’s Initiative for Non Profit Excellence (INE) announced College Visions and the Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation as the inaugural winners of the Best Practice Awards.

Rhode Island Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation make $1.8 million commitment to The Learning Community to spur reading achievement

jeancohoon — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:34:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation today announced grants totaling $1.8 million to expand The Learning Community’s nationally-recognized professional development work in reading for free to five area public elementary schools.

Foundation Names Inaugural Innovation Fellows

jeancohoon — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:51:00 GMT

Two pioneering ideas - created by Soren Ryherd and Allan Tear - to fuel job creation and economic growth in Rhode Island have been selected as the inaugural winners of the Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship.

Our newest leadership initiative: The Civic Leadership Fund

jeancohoon — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:49:00 GMT

To maximize impact, at times the Foundation goes beyond traditional grantmaking to influence critical or emerging issues in our state. Learn more about moving Rhode Island forward.

Foundation announces three new officers

jeancohoon — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:01:00 GMT

President and CEO Neil Steinberg has announced the appointment of three new staff members at the Foundation. Mary-Kim Arnold, Deborah Baum, and Pamela Boylan are joining the departments of grant programs, communications and marketing, and development, respectively.

Enhancing our quality of life

jeancohoon — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:55:00 GMT

You can help enhance the quality of life for residents of Newport County. Learn more.

Three local musicians awarded MacColl Johnson Fellowships

jeancohoon — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:35:00 GMT

Three Rhode Island-based musicians have been named recipients of prestigious MacColl Johnson Fellowships from the Foundation. Brian Knoth, Daniel Schleifer, and Sidy Maiga will receive $25,000 each – one of the largest no strings awards to artists in the United States.

Foundation receives $350,000 grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to Physician Loan Forgiveness Program

jeancohoon — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:36:00 GMT

Foundation President and CEO Neil D. Steinberg has announced that Blue Cross Blue & Shield of Rhode Island, an original Foundation partner in the Rhode Island Educational Loan Repayment Program for Primary Care Providers, has made an additional $350,000 grant to the program.

Stay tuned for news of Black Philanthropy Initiative grants

jeancohoon — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The 2012 deadline has past for applying for funding from the Black Philanthropy Initiative. Recipient organizations will be announced by June 1. Please check back!

'Leading is a civic calling...and a duty for all citizens'

jeancohoon — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:09:00 GMT

In this Providence Business News guest column, Foundation President & CEO Neil D. Steinberg asks you to "Imagine a place where people with diverse interests, backgrounds and means come together...Now imagine that the place is our collective community - the state of Rhode Island..."

Law Professor Jorge O. Elorza joins Foundation board

jeancohoon — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:40:00 GMT

Roger Williams University School of Law Professor Jorge O. Elorza is the newest Foundation board member, having been appointed by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee.

'Needle-Moving Community Collaboratives'

jeancohoon — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:38:00 GMT

This article from The Bridgespan Group provides "a promising approach to addressing America's biggest challenges" such as high school dropout rates, youth unemployment, and teen pregnancy.

Apply now for an NCF small grant

jeancohoon — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:27:00 GMT

The Newport County Fund is accepting applications for its small grants program; grants will range from $1,000 to $10,000. The application deadline is March 15, 2012.

Historic grant celebrates partnership of labor and management to turn around Providence schools

jeancohoon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:21:00 GMT

On February 7, 2012, the Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to support the creation of United Providence (UP!), a unique labor-management compact between the Providence Public School District and the Providence Teachers Union, AFT Local 958.

New INE programs include leadership development grants

jeancohoon — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:44:00 GMT

The Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence has announced its early 2012 programs, which will include the offering of leadership development grants; please note the February 21 grant application deadline.

'An Executive Director's Guide to Financial Leadership'

jeancohoon — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:26:00 GMT

This article in The Nonprofit Quarterly looks at "an important distinction between financial management and financial leadership."

Transactions - Transformations - Translations

jeancohoon — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:15:00 GMT

This report from the USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity provides "Metrics that Matter for Building, Scaling, and Funding Social Movements."

Foundation names Dr. Kathleen C. Hittner to board of directors

jeancohoon — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:40:00 GMT

Foundation Chairman David M. Hirsch has announced that Dr. Kathleen C. Hittner, senior vice president of community health at the Lifespan System, and senior vice president of its perioperative services, has been appointed a director of the Foundation.

2012 Innovation Challenges

jeancohoon — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:54:00 GMT

The Rockefeller Foundation wants to know, "Are you a 21st century problem-solver?" If so - and your problem-solving is in the area of Decoding Data, Irrigating Efficiency, or Farming Now - you may be eligible for a 2012 Innovation Challenge grant of up to $100,000. Enter by May 25, 2012 at Rockefeller Foundation/Challenge.

Foundation awards year-end emergency grants totaling $300K

jeancohoon — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:31:00 GMT

The Foundation today announced $300,000 in year-end grants to help organizations providing emergency assistance to Rhode Island families and individuals and to inspire others to give.

'Ten Innovation Myths'

jeancohoon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:50:00 GMT

Harvard Business Review Blogger Scott Anthony presents “Ten Innovation Myths,” including “Innovation is random” and “Only creative geniuses can innovate.” Learn more about these…and his other eight myths.

'Rhode Island Nonprofits At-a-Glance'

jeancohoon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:05:00 GMT

Rhode Island Nonprofits At-a-Glance, a 2011 report from the Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence, provides an overview of our state's nonprofit organizations, including number of nonprofits, primary locations, overall budget and asset size of all organizations, as well as a breakdown by service areas.

Daniel Kertzner appointed vice president for grant programs

jeancohoon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:36:00 GMT

Foundation President and CEO Neil Steinberg has announced that after a national search, Daniel Kertzner, grant programs officer, has been appointed vice president for grant programs.

'50+ Fellowship Programs for Social Innovators'

host — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:48:00 GMT

Innov8Social provides links to more than 50 fellowships - including the Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship - that "support social innovation to varying degrees and have varying requirements."

'Taking a Risk Is Not Immortal'

host — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:44:00 GMT

This Harvard Business Review Blog post by Dan Pallotta, cited as “an expert in nonprofit sector innovation and a pioneering social entrepreneur,” states,“Innovation, or at least talking about innovation, is all the rage these days, especially when it comes to addressing great social problems. But in order to innovate, you have to risk something.”

Learn about our newest resource for nonprofits: The Exchange

jeancohoon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:49:00 GMT

The Nonprofit Resource Exchange is an online resource for nonprofits that have something to share and those that are looking for a shared resource.

Check out our newest resource: The Exchange

jeancohoon — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:43:00 GMT

The Nonprofit Resource Exchange is an online resource for nonprofits that have something to share and those that are looking for a shared resource. We’ve created some resource categories and definitions, but it’s up to you to be creative around what you have and what you need.

‘Realizing the Potential of Multi-Service Organizations’

jeancohoon — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This article from The Bridgespan Group examines how nonprofits that provide services across multiple categories “are uniquely positioned to provide…holistic help.”

Seeking individuals with ambitious ideas for Rhode Island

jeancohoon — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:41:00 GMT

New Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship will award $100k/year for three years to solve challenges within Rhode Island

UnitedHealthcare provides $250,000 grant to The Rhode Island Foundation to help improve access to primary health care

jhull@rifoundation.org — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Grant supports the Foundation’s loan forgiveness program

'Finding Your Funding Model'

jeancohoon — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:53:00 GMT

This article from Stanford Social Innovation Review offers "four guidelines (that) provide a road map for leaders to identify and develop the right funding model for their organization."

Foundation announces promotions of four employees

jeancohoon — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:30:00 GMT

"These promotions recognize the hard work and dedication of four outstanding employees," said Foundation President and CEO Neil Steinberg.

'Extreme Makeover: Nonprofit Board Edition'

jeancohoon — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:28:00 GMT

This article from Bridgestar (originally printed in the July 2011 GuideStar newsletter) provides a nonprofit version of the popular ABC show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, asking if your organization is a makeover candidate.

HousingWorks RI receives $10,000 grant from Bank of America

jeancohoon — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:57:00 GMT

HousingWorks RI has received a $10,000 grant from Bank of America to help ensure that Rhode Island has accurate, useful, and timely information on the affordability of homes in our state.

Foundation awards $81,500 to RI artist-educators

jeancohoon — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:21:00 GMT

Sixteen Rhode Island artist-educators received fellowships from the Antonio Cirino Memorial Fund at the Foundation to pursue graduate degrees to teach the arts.

'Transition to New Leadership: The First 1,000 Days'

jeancohoon — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:02:00 GMT

This article from BoardSource looks at leader transitions to reveal "if differences emerged when the leader crossed sector lines (from for -profit to nonprofit), came from another organization, or changed roles in the new position."

Foundation announces $3.4M in second quarter discretionary grants

jeancohoon — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:02:00 GMT

The Foundation has granted a total of $4,627,108 in discretionary grants this year and a total of $12.5 million so far in 2011 from all funds.

'Finding the way through data, discipline & dialogue'

jeancohoon — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:04:00 GMT

Nonprofit Finance Fund presents this four-page case study of the hopeFound, an organization "dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in the greater Boston area...hopeFound used NCF's findings as the spark to transform into a sustainable nonprofit achieving more social impact than ever before."

Our 2010 Annual Report is now available online

jeancohoon — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:38:00 GMT

Learn how the Foundation - with generous Rhode Islanders and dedicated nonprofit leaders - is working to meet the needs of the people of Rhode Island.

Newport County Fund announces 2011 small grant award recipients

jeancohoon — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:15:00 GMT

The Newport County Fund, through its small grants program, has awarded $110,144 to 16 local nonprofit organizations.

'Strategies for Changing Your Organization’s Culture'

jeancohoon — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:44:00 GMT

This article from Bridgestar notes, "Transforming a nonprofit organization…means evaluating how the existing organization’s culture might positively or negatively influence the change that needs to take place—and then working to adjust the culture, as needed, so that it supports the change.” Read the full article.

'The Challenge of Organizational Learning'

jeancohoon — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:59:00 GMT

This article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review looks at "the hard work of organizational learning: the intentional practice of collecting information, reflecting on it, and sharing the findings, to improve the performance of an organization." Download "The Challenge of Organizational Learning"

Foundation honors community leaders at annual meeting

jeancohoon — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:26:00 GMT

Watch the videos about our honorees, Dotty and Sandy McCulloch, James V. Aukerman, and Bert Crenca/AS220.

Foundation announces first quarter strategy grants

jeancohoon — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:16:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded 14 competitive strategy grants totaling $565,028 to local nonprofit agencies during the first quarter of 2011.

‘Next Generation Organizations: 9 Key Traits’

jeancohoon — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:19:00 GMT

The authors of this paper from CompassPoint Nonprofit Services “draw our picture of the ‘next generation organization’ – the nonprofit that embodies new ways of pursuing mission impact.” Download Next Generation Organizations and the accompanying self-assessment tool.

'Beyond Financial Oversight: Expanding the Board's Role in the Pursuit of Sustainability'

jeancohoon — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This article from The Nonprofit Quarterly explains, "Sustainability encompasses both financial sustainability...and programmatic sustainability..." Read Beyond Financial Oversight.

'R.I. should hang tough on education'

jeancohoon — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:41:00 GMT

In this Providence Journal op-ed, Foundation President & CEO Neil D. Steinberg urges a "no-fault" approach to education

Foundation announces inaugural Beatrice S. Demers Fellows

jeancohoon — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:24:00 GMT

Nineteen individuals receive awards totaling $187,000. for foreign language study.

Mary W.C. Daly and Edward O. Handy III join Foundation board

jeancohoon — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:51:00 GMT

Mary W.C. “Polly” Daly of Providence and Edward O. “Ned” Handy III of East Greenwich have been elected to five-year terms on the Foundation board of directors.

'Starting Off on the Right Foot: How to Establish a Good ED-Board Relationship'

jeancohoon — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:13:00 GMT

This paper from The Bridgespan Group outlines what three CEOs and two board chairs did "to ensure their organization's CEO-board relationships worked from the day the new CEO stepped into his or her role."

'The Emerging Fourth Sector'

jeancohoon — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:59:00 GMT

This executive summary from Fourth Sector Network looks at "a new sector of organizations at the intersection of the public, private, and social sectors."

Foundation, Alpert Medical School, Lifespan launch new initiative

jeancohoon — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:20:00 GMT

Program seeks primary care physicians to lead and inspire future colleagues

2011 Nonprofit Collaboration and Shared Services Forum, Friday, March 18, 8:30-3:00, Providence Marriot, Orms Street, Providence

jeancohoon — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:42:00 GMT

Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15

See links below for more information about the forum.
2011 Collaboration Orientation
Conference Agenda
Roundtable Descriptions

A note from the president and chief executive officer

jeancohoon — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:56:00 GMT

Neil D. Steinberg shares Foundation’s 2010 investment returns

Grant opportunities

jeancohoon — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:57:00 GMT

Equity Action accepts applications on a rolling basis for small grants, requests up to $2,500, for short-term projects or one-time activities.

The 2012 grant application deadline has past for a project and capacity-building grant. Please check back in 2013 for information on this grant program that seeks to build the capacity of organizations that play a vital and unique role in the LGBTQ communities.

Foundation awards MacColl Johnson Fellowships to three visual artists

jeancohoon — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:54:00 GMT

Three Rhode Island-based visual artists - Liz Collins, Ellen Driscoll, and Lynne Harlow - have been named recipients of prestigious MacColl Johnson Fellowships.

Five Newport County nonprofits receive Common Ground grants

jeancohoon — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:23:00 GMT

Five Newport County nonprofit organizations were awarded inaugural Common Ground grants, grants that "support creative collaborative projects that cross institutional boundaries and the borders of Newport County’s six cities and towns." Read about the grant recipients.

Foundation's Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence welcomes 13 Fellows

jeancohoon — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:20:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation and the Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence (INE) have announced 13 new Fellows for 2011.

Foundation grants record amount to nonprofit organizations in 2010

jeancohoon — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:45:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation granted a record $29.2 million in 2010, the largest annual amount in the community foundation’s 95-year history.

Marie J. Langlois named to Foundation board of directors

jeancohoon — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Retired managing director of Washington Trust Investors joins 13-member board.

Insights for leaders of youth-serving organizations

jeancohoon — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:11:00 GMT

What factors are critical to the growth of youth-serving organizations? Read what the Bridgespan Group learned in this white paper, "Four Pillars of Growth for Youth-Serving Nonprofits."

IRA charitable rollover extension includes an extra gift

jeancohoon — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:01:00 GMT

Eligible gifts made by January 31 to be treated as 2010 donations.

Bristol Female Charitable Society Fund supports seven projects in East Bay

jeancohoon — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:29:45 GMT

Funded projects ‘promote benevolence and charity’

'At this season, help R.I. organizations help your neighbors'

jeancohoon — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:04:38 GMT

Read the Providence Journal op-ed by Foundation President & CEO Neil D. Steinberg

Foundation awards ‘surprise’ emergency grants

host — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Twelve organizations, coalitions receive total of $300,000.

"Rhode Island: The State of Hope? A Portrait of Poverty"

jeancohoon — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:13:11 GMT

Listen to this Rhode Island Community Forum on WRNI on December 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Daring to Lead 2011: a national study of nonprofit executive leadership

jeancohoon — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:45:12 GMT

Nonprofit CEOs/executive directors (EDs) are invited to participate in this national study of nonprofit leadership. The results of earlier studies have resulted in major foundation initiatives supporting executive directors, succession planning, and emerging leaders. Add your voice to Daring to Lead 2011.

Investing in primary health care: RIGHA Foundation Fund awards grants

jeancohoon — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:16:00 GMT

Read about the three local organizations that will receive grants totaling $198,523.

Getting Social Media Right: A Short Guide for Nonprofit Organizations

jeancohoon — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:19:01 GMT

This 10-page guide from The Bridgespan Group explores the "Seven C's" of social media: Cause, Communication, Community, Collaboration, Costs, Capital, and Competition to help nonprofits learn to use social media that creates value for the organization.

Foundation awards emergency grant to Crossroads Rhode Island

jeancohoon — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:07:00 GMT

Read about the $100,000 grant and see photos from the news conference.

Apply now for an NCF Small Grant

jeancohoon — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:23:00 GMT

The Newport County Fund is accepting applications for its Small Grants program. These grants, which range from $1,000 to $10,000, support projects that benefit the communities of Newport County. Application deadline is March 1. Learn more about Small Grants.

New: an overview of the Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence

jeancohoon — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:19:23 GMT

Download this eight-page brochure that provides an overview of the Initiative's programs.

Foundation supports RI Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals with $200,000 partial match to secure $5 million federal grant

jeancohoon — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Citing the Foundation’s ongoing strong support of public education, President and CEO Neil D. Steinberg announced that the Foundation had committed $200,000 over four years as a partial match to the $5 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant recently awarded to the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP). Learn about this project that "will leverage...the talent, expertise, and on-the-ground experience of RIFTHP and Rhode Island Department of Education leadership."

From the GuideStar Nonprofit Resource Center: Automatic revocation of tax exempt status

jeancohoon — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:21:10 GMT

"Time is running out for small nonprofits facing loss of tax-exempt status because they have not filed Form 990-N or Form 990-EZ for three consecutive years, The deadline of the IRS's one-time filing relief program is October 15, 2010...To regain tax-exempt status, they will have to apply to the IRS all over again, a process that can take several months and requires payment of fees." Learn more and access GuideStar and IRS resources.

Rhode Island Community Forums to inform, engage citizens

jeancohoon — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:12:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation and WRNI, Rhode Island’s NPR station, have announced a project to provide in-depth information on community issues to Rhode Islanders. Learn more about Rhode Island Community Forums.

Newport County Fund announces new grant program

jeancohoon — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Common Ground grants promote regional collaboration in meeting the diverse needs of Newport County. Application deadline is October 14.

NCF announces Common Ground grants

jeancohoon — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:26:58 GMT

The NCF large grants program, Common Ground grants, is a new initiative to promote regional collaboration in meeting the diverse needs of Newport County. Learn more about Common Ground grants; application deadline is October 14.

New convening series: 2020 Vision

jeancohoon — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:56:48 GMT

This public forum series focuses on goals for Newport County for the next 10 years:
Economy - September 8
Energy/environment - September 16
Education - September 22
Learn more about 2020 Vision.

The Julie Pell Awards

jeancohoon — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:08:36 GMT

See videos from the November 10, 2010 event

Learn about the honorees.

See photos from the event.

Congratulations, Rhode Island: a Race to the Top winner!

jeancohoon — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMT

Rhode Island is one of 10 winners in the second round of the federal Race to the Top program, it was announced by the U.S. Department of Education. The true winners are the students and educators of Rhode Island who will benefit from the $75 million in federal dollars to improve their schools and to close the achievement gap. Learn more about Rhode Island's win.

It's all new: our specially-designed 2009 online annual report

jeancohoon — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:36:00 GMT

Read features on nonprofits working in each of our six key sectors, stories of more than 30 Rhode Islanders who created endowments in 2009, a highlight on how the Pickard family is furthering its commitment to education through "co-funding," our financials, and much more in the 2009 online annual report.

Providence Business News article, editorial shine light on Foundation's work in the community

jeancohoon — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:13:54 GMT

This week's Providence Business News prominently features the Foundation in an article, 'R.I. Foundation makes presence felt in state in ’09 with $27M in grants,' and an editorial, 'R.I. Foundation’s giving shows community how to do good by doing right.'

Directory of Rhode Island Nonprofits

jeancohoon — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:15:04 GMT

Check out the Foundation's "yellow pages" of the state's nonprofit organizations in the Directory of Rhode Island Nonprofits.

From Stanford Social Innovation Review: Scaling Impact

jeancohoon — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:54:53 GMT

In looking at a new way to think about organizational growth, article author Jeffrey Bradach asks, "How can we get 100x the impact with only a 2x change in the size of the organization?" Read Scaling Impact.

Op-ed by Foundation President & CEO Neil Steinberg: 'No more excuses'

jeancohoon — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:33:00 GMT

"The legislative session that just ended stood out as one where real progress was made toward effecting change in Rhode Island...Now we must capitalize on the momentum created..." Read the Providence Business News op-ed.

Foundation grants $50,000 for summer jobs at Lifespan and Institute for Study and Practice of Nonviolence

jeancohoon — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:54:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation has announced two emergency grants of $25,000 each so that Lifespan and the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence each can employ an additional 15 teens in their summer jobs programs. Read more about the grants to benefit high risk teens.

Foundation hosts bill signing ceremony for education funding formula

jeancohoon — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:53:00 GMT

The education funding formula - the first in Rhode Island in 15 years - was formally signed into law at The Rhode Island Foundation by Governor Donald L. Carcieri. Learn more about the event.

Newport County Fund announces grants for 21 projects

jeancohoon — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:26:31 GMT

The Newport County Fund of The Rhode Island Foundation has announced $139,367 in grants to 21 projects addressing a wide variety of needs in Newport County. Since being established at the Foundation in 2002, the Newport County Fund (NCF) has awarded more than $1.7 million to nonprofit organizations working in all six communities of Newport County. Read about the grantees.

'Making health reform happen in Rhode Island'

jeancohoon — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:10:00 GMT

Providence Journal op-ed by Foundation President & CEO Neil D. Steinberg and Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts

"The passage this year of federal health-care reform legislation was a monumental first step in ensuring that all Americans have access to high-quality, affordable health care. Now what? What does this mean for Rhode Islanders? What should health reform in the state look like?" Read the op-ed.

Foundation issues first Impact Report

jeancohoon — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:51:23 GMT

Read "how our community investments catalyze change for Rhode Island" in the Foundation's 2009 Impact Report that provides summaries of our 2009 discretionary community investments in our six core sectors and the Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence. Download the 2009 Impact Report or request a hardcopy.

Community leaders honored at Foundation's annual meeting

jeancohoon — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:50:00 GMT

During the Foundation's recent annual meeting, several remarkable Rhode Islanders who have shown tremendous leadership and dedication to improving our state and the quality of life for others through their philanthropy and community engagement were recognized. Read about our honorees and watch the videos.

Prominent Rhode Island leaders honored at Foundation's annual meeting

jeancohoon — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:07:39 GMT

During the Foundation's recent annual meeting, donors, community leaders, grant recipients, and stakeholders recognized several remarkable Rhode Islanders who have shown tremendous leadership and dedication to improving our state and the quality of life for others through their philanthropy and community engagement.

New Special Report

jeancohoon — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:40:31 GMT

Measuring the Economic Impact of Affordable Housing in Rhode Island
Quantitative evidence that building affordable homes produces a high return on investment, despite the current economic climate.

The Collaboration Prize

jeancohoon — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:56:39 GMT

"Celebrating nonprofits that come together for greater impact," the Collaboration Prize is a national award designed to identify and showcase models of collaboration among nonprofit organizations. A total of $250,000 will be awarded; application deadline is July 16, 2010.

'Making It Work': The Future of Primary Care in Rhode Island

jeancohoon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:21:22 GMT

Dr. Paul Grundy, global director of healthcare transformation for IBM, was keynote speaker at the fourth public forum in the "Making It Work: Health Reform in Rhode Island" series. Learn more about “Making It Work,” a series co-hosted by Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts and The Rhode Island Foundation.

Op-ed by Foundation President & CEO Neil D. Steinberg proclaims 'Let's Win this Race to the Top'

jeancohoon — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:55:00 GMT

"A strong system of public education - one that effectively prepares students for higher education and the jobs of the future - is the foundation on which a robust economy is built...Only effective system-wide reform of Rhode Island's public education will transform our aspirations into reality. Fortunately, there is reason for hope." Read the op-ed.

LGBTQ Medical Mixer

jeancohoon — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:43:10 GMT

Medical students from Brown University listened to advice and stories from a panel of LGBTQ doctors and residents at a recent event sponsored by Equity Action and organized by GLAAM (Gays, Lesbians and Allies Advancing Medicine). For photos from the event, see Equity Action on Facebook.

Young professionals support BPI

jeancohoon — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:50:10 GMT

Learn how young professionals - led by the Young Professional Outreach Committee of the Black Philanthropy Initiative - are supporting BPI's efforts to advance equity and social justice for Blacks in Rhode Island and see photos from a recent event.

RIGHA Foundation and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care establish $1.6 million fund at The Rhode Island Foundation

jeancohoon — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:52:00 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation has announced that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and the RIGHA Foundation will transfer its grantmaking operations to The Rhode Island Foundation. The $1.6 million fund will...Read the RIGHA Foundation Fund story.

Foundation contributes $100,000 to RI Flood Recovery Fund

jeancohoon — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:36:47 GMT

The Rhode Island Foundation is pleased to be an initial funder of the Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund. The Foundation's $100,000 contribution is among the $500,000 raised in just one day for this United Way of Rhode Island-led effort to support social service organizations assisting with disaster relief. You can donate at www.uwri.org