Annual Fund

What is the Annual Fund Why Choose to Support the Annual Fund Can I Make a Donation Now? Contact the Annual Fund

What is the Rhode Island College Annual Fund

The Rhode Island College Annual Fund is the primary fund through which alumni, friends, and corporations provide unrestricted support to the College. The Annual Fund is managed by the Alumni Association. This fund continues to thrive each year thanks to the generous support of alumni and friends.

History - Mary Davey '41, who began as director of public relations and alumni at the College in 1954 remembers that the annual giving program originated when Edward Travers '51, president of the Alumni Association from 1956-58, felt that there should be a formal year-to-year annual fund established and he began to organize it. Along with Travers, Donald Driscoll '54 and Albert Mink '54, were instrumental in organizing the methodology for one of the first annual fund drives which raised $3,856 in 1961. It was co-chaired by Driscoll and Margaret Bresnahan '45, president. Today, contributions to the Alumni Association's Annual Fund top $400,000.

Why choose to support the RIC Annual Fund?

Each and every gift to the RIC Annual Fund plays an important role in the day-to-day life of Rhode Island College.

Students - The Alumni Association awards over $100,000 in scholarship aid to qualified students from funds raised through Annual Fund donations.

Faculty - Partial funding of $10,000 is provided for faculty research, helping faculty gain additional expertise through scientific investigation and the publication of scholarly articles.

Alumni - The Alumni Association supports Alumni-related programs:

• Homecoming
• Class Reunions
• Alumni Honor Roll and Awards Event
• Young Alumni Group
• Annual Golf Day
• Publication of the Alumni Magazine

Money is raised for Annual Fund through:

• Phonathons - Conducted every fall and spring. The phonathons are staffed by Rhode Island College students, many of whom directly benefit from Alumni Scholarship awards. They work hard to help us reach our fundraising goals. We hope you enjoy talking with them and invite your comments at annualfund@ric.edu.
• Annual Fund Mailings – Usually four times per year. Contact our office at annualfund@ric.edu if you want to receive just one mailing a year.
• Matching Gifts – Your employer may double your gift if you work for a matching gift company. Click here to find out if your company is on the list.

- It's easy to give with your credit or debit card through our safe and secure online giving site.

Can I make a donation now to the Annual Fund?

Yes, for your convenience, please click here to learn all the ways you can give to Rhode Island College.

Questions? Contact our Annual Fund staff.

Nancy Hoogasian
Director, Annual Fund
Phone: 401-456-8827, Fax: 401-456-8851
Email: nhoogasian@ric.edu

Mailing address:
Annual Fund
Alumni Association
Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908