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Philanthropy is critical to the success of our institution and community. Giving helps provide students with scholarships so they can build academic momentum rather than worry about debt after college. Giving also ensures that students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and supports research and professional development that our faculty bring back to their classrooms.
I give back because I am grateful for all that Rhode Island College did for me and so many others. My four years at RIC provided me with the foundation for further graduate studies and a satisfying and successful career as a school administrator, college professor and nonprofit executive.
Carl Smith '62 P.h.D.
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Rhode Island College Foundation
The Rhode Island College Foundation is the primary source of private support to the college.
1854 Society
Our premier giving society recognizes individuals and/or couples who have generously given over $10,000 in their lifetime to Rhode Island College. Our namesake pays tribute to the founding of Rhode Island College in 1854, the beginning of over 160 years of high-quality, affordable education in Rhode Island. Members enjoy opportunities to engage with college President, special recognition with a Membership award, and an annual birthday letter from the President of Rhode Island College.
Support the Class of 2022 Senior Class Gift
The Senior Class Gift is your chance to celebrate the class of 2022 at RIC. And you don't have to be senior yourself – you can be a mentor, parent or even a friend.
Endowment & Scholarship Giving
These gifts honor individuals and reflect the gratitude of alumni for their years at RIC and are often endowed for the purposes of providing scholarships to students. Some gifts are demonstrations of admiration for former professors while others reflect a desire to assist the college in continuing to fulfill its mission. The income from endowments can be either directed or unrestricted, based on donor requests.
Celebrating the life of Dolores A. Passarelli ’74
Join us, as we remember and celebrate the life of Dolores A. Passarelli ’74.
Giving Levels
Patron: $100 – $249
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Welcome Back letter from College Leadership
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Digital birthday message
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Special end-of fiscal year thank you from the Foundation
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Helping thousands of students work towards achieving their college degree
Supporter: $250 – $499
All the previous benefits, plus:
- Recognition of support through Honor Roll of Donors
- A letter sharing the impact of your support from the Assistant Director of Annual Giving
- Personal Thank You call from a student
Contributor: $500 – $999
All the previous benefits, plus:
- Hard copy birthday card
- Special invitations to exclusive event(s)
Benefactors Club: $1,000 – $4,999
All the previous benefits, plus:
- Opportunities to engage with students and faculty
- Personal Thank You call from the Executive Director of the Rhode Island College Foundation
Leadership Circle: $5,000 – $9,999
All the previous benefits, plus:
- Personal breakfast with Leadership of the individual schools/programs
1854 Society: $10,000 +
All the previous benefits, plus:
- Opportunities to engage with college President
- Special recognition with a Membership award
- Birthday Letter from the President of Rhode Island College
President’s Cabinet: $25,000 +
All the previous benefits, plus:
- Invitation to serve as a member of the Rhode Island College President’s Advisory Board
Contact
Rhode Island College Foundation
The Rhode Island College Foundation is the primary source of private support to the college.
- emailfoundation@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8460
- placeKauffman Center