About GCRI
A community for Rhode Island philanthropy
The Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island (GCRI) is a community of funders committed to increasing and amplifying philanthropy’s impact across the Ocean State.
We provide convening, peer-to-peer learning and timely resources so that our members can be effective and coordinated in their grantmaking and philanthropic initiatives across the state.
We work to…
- Amplify the impact, visibility and voice of philanthropy
- Connect philanthropic leaders and organizations
- Develop capacity through professional development and networking
- Curate national resources for Rhode Island grantmakers
- Foster collaboration across sectors
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What We Do
- We are a statewide network of funding organizations, including private, public, family, corporate, and community foundations, and corporate and federated giving programs.
- We provide capacity building, professional development, and collaboration opportunities for staff from member organizations committed to philanthropy and civic engagement.
- We work to grow community investment in all its forms by increasing the visibility of philanthropic initiatives, providing a voice and gathering place for the philanthropic sector, and engaging organizations across the state in the multi-layered work of community investment.
- We create learning opportunities for funders, nonprofits and policymakers to learn about issues facing Rhode Island communities and the potential of collaboration and partnership to strengthen the state and its residents.
GCRI provides local support and programming, as well as national connections and resources through its membership in United Philanthropy Forum. The Forum is a philanthropic network comprised of regional associations of grantmakers and national philanthropic serving organizations with more than 7,000 participating organizations, making it the largest network in American philanthropy.
GCRI is not itself a funding organization and does not make grants or distribute any grant funding.
United Philanthropy Forum
GCRI is a member of United Philanthropy Forum, the largest network serving philanthropy in America. Forum members include regional grantmaker associations and national philanthropy-serving organizations, including issue- and practice-based affinity groups. With deep regional roots and a broad nationwide reach, the Forum network represents more than 7,000 philanthropic organizations, facilitating effective philanthropy to strengthen communities and improve lives throughout the United States. GCRI’s connection with the Forum allows GCRI members to access resources, expertise and best practices nationwide.
To see a full list of members, visit the United Philanthropy Forum’s Member Directory.