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Boston Globe
03-04-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
‘Rhode Islanders have their nonprofits' backs': 401Gives breaks all records, leader says
Soon after beginning in my role, we started planning a movement to raise awareness and funds, while also celebrating what makes Rhode Island so very special — the spirit of our community. This movement became Our first 401Gives was April 1, 2020, at a time of great uncertainty, just two weeks after the world shut down. But, true to Rhode Island's spirit, our community stepped up. In that inaugural year, we raised over $1 million for hundreds of organizations—many thought it wouldn't work, let alone be replicated. But again and again, Rhode Islanders proved them wrong, and in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, we collectively raised $13 million more for local nonprofits. That total of $14 million in just five years would not be in our communities without 401Gives and your belief in our sector. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up In 2025, we find ourselves in a similar position to 2020, facing Advertisement On April 1st and 2nd this year, nearly 20,000 donors came together on Advertisement What brings me the most joy, however, is the opportunity Thank you, Rhode Island, for showing that united is the way . You've reminded us that community means everything and that together, there is nothing we can't overcome. You are the reason I am proud to be a Rhode Islander and to do this work every day. As we head into our 100th anniversary, we are just getting started. With gratitude, Cortney Nicolato and all of us at United Way of Rhode Island Cortney Nicolato is the president & CEO of United Way of Rhode Island Advertisement
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
401Gives raiss record-setting $4.88M for local nonprofits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — United Way of Rhode Island said this year's annual fundraising campaign for local organizations was more successful than ever, collecting $4,883,300. This year, 401Gives brought in 31,486 gifts from more than 19,000 donors, according to organizers. 'Rhode Islanders have their nonprofits' backs, just as our nonprofits are always there for us,' United Way President and CEO Cortney Nicolato said. 'To watch 401Gives unfold and see the bar pushed even higher when it is needed most has been incredible.' The money will go to 644 different charities and other nonprofits around the state. Once again, Foster Forward received the most donations, totaling more than $338,500, followed by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center at more than $165,500, and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island with more than $131,600. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
401Gives raises record-breaking $4M for nonprofits. Giving continues through 6 p.m. today.
The 2025 401Gives fundraising event has hit its $4 million goal, shattering past records, just before noon Wednesday. The collective nonprofit fundraiser continues through 6 p.m. (Screenshot) There's no better motivation than a crisis. Just ask organizers of this year's 401Gives online fundraising event, which has already shattered its previous record and hit its $4 million goal six hours ahead of deadline, United Way of Rhode Island announced Wednesday morning. Now in its sixth year, the 36-hour event aims to leverage collective and coordinated fundraising to help Rhode Island's nonprofits. As of 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with six-and-a-half hours until the 6 p.m. end of the event, nearly 17,000 donors had contributed to one or more of the 640 participating nonprofits, according to the online fundraising dashboard. That's a $300,000 increase over the $3.7 million collected during the 2024 401Gives event, and $1.14 million more than had been received at this time a year ago, according to United Way. 'We've surpassed our goal and are still raising the bar,' Cortney Nicolato, United Way's president and CEO, said in a statement. 'Rhode Islanders have come out in full force to support their local nonprofits and to get behind the causes that are important to them. We go into every 401Gives with extreme optimism, and right now we're seeing a level of giving that's simply incredible. I can't wait to see where we finish later today.' The record breaking amount of fundraising and participation — from donors and nonprofit beneficiaries — comes as nonprofits nationwide continue to scramble to keep services running and employees paid amid federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration. Michael Cerio, a United Way spokesperson, attributed the record-level generosity of Rhode Islanders directly to the uncertainty that federal policies have created for nonprofits. Over 90 participating nonprofits have raised at least $10,000 apiece since the fundraiser began Monday morning. The 640 beneficiaries include 129 first-time participants, according to United Way. Rhode Island Current is among the returning nonprofits raising money through the 2025 event. Foster Forward, which has led fundraising among nonprofit recipients for several years, continues to lead the charts in donations received, with nearly $335,000 from 350 donors as of midday. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island rounded out the top three, with $150,800 and $103,00 raised, respectively. The Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education led in the number of donations, with 474 donors just before noon Wednesday. The 36-hour event continues through 6 p.m. Wednesday. To donate, and for more information, visit SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
401Gives: Donate to local nonprofits today
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It's officially April, and United Way of Rhode Island is looking to bring people together in supporting local nonprofits with their 5th annual 401Gives fundraising campaign. Get Involved: 401Gives Over the next 36 hours, United Way is looking to raise more than $4 million for nonprofits in the state. Last year, 401Gives raised a record $3.86 million for 597 charities and nonprofits. If you'd like to take part in 401Gives, click here. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Community Focus: United Way RI President Cortney Nicolato
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — United Way of Rhode Island is a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of different services. President and CEO Cortney Nicolato joined 12 News at 4 to share more about the work they're doing. MORE: United Way of RI expands support for nonprofits with federal funds uncertain United Way is currently helping other nonprofits navigate the new landscape of federal funding and organizing its 6th Annual 401 Gives campaign. Last year, the campaign raised more than $3.7 million for hundreds of local organizations. This year, more than 600 organizations are taking part. The statewide Day of Giving will start at 6 a.m. on April 1 and run until 6 a.m. on April 2. Learn more about 401 Gives by clicking the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
