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URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
Fundraising
Kingston, Rhode Island 4,680 followers
A leader in support of the University of Rhode Island's pursuit of excellence.
About us
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement (URIFAE) secures contributions from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends on behalf of the University of Rhode Island. New commitments combined with distributions from the endowment amount to some $30 million for use across the University annually, typically rising from year to year. These resources address a variety of areas including scholarships, faculty, academic programs, and new initiatives to enrich the URI experience. We are grateful to the individuals and organizations whose generosity plays such a significant role in advancing a community of excellence, diversity, and innovation. The URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement President leads these efforts under the guidance of a volunteer Board of Directors and in concert with University leadership. In 2024, URIFAE was proudly named one of the best places to work in Rhode Island by Providence Business News. Our Mission The URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement aspires to be a leader in support of the University of Rhode Island’s pursuit of excellence. The mission of the organization is to inspire and steward philanthropic support benefiting URI and to inform and engage alumni as committed partners of the University, its mission and traditions. In all its activities, URIFAE strives for core values of transparency, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and respect.
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http://urifae.org
External link for URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
- Industry
- Fundraising
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kingston, Rhode Island
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1957
Locations
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Primary
79 Upper College Rd
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, US
Employees at URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
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Katharine Flynn
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Michele Nota
Vice President, Alumni Engagement, URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
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Leo Perrone
URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
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Bill Koconis
Senior Director Of Development, Academic Initiatives, College of Engineering, Graduate School of Oceanography at The University of Rhode Island and…
Updates
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The URI Women in Leadership series is back showcasing the inspirational careers of University of Rhode Island alumnae! Trevor Kelly-Bissonnette '82, M.B.A.'94 has led a global career representing Naval operations and alliances for the Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers for 40+ years. Join us as she shares her career story and the leadership lessons she has learned along the way. October 22 ~ 12-1 p.m. ET ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2sAMmAM
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So proud of our incredible University of Rhode Island alumni joining this year's cohort! #GoRhody
URI has partnered with @RIBBA to enhance the Emerging Leaders Development Program. This initiative, supported by Real Jobs RI, will develop and advance careers for 30 mid-level professionals from the region, cultivating leadership skills. The program, which spans seven months, provides training and mentorship at no cost and aligns with RIBBA's overarching mission to address the racial wealth gap in the state. https://lnkd.in/eKgS4ypm
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"Shared learning, artistry, and community." 🎸 🎼 The URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival officially begins on October 13! Join one of the largest classical guitar festivals in the U.S. for six days of concerts on and around the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus.
URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival opens six days of concerts with full-day festival on Oct. 13
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🚨 Opportunity alert! 🚨 Are you an experienced #IT professional? We're hiring for a Senior Director of Business Application to lead the technical implementation, configuration, and ongoing system administration of a new constituent record management (CRM) system. The URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement is an independent nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of Rhode Island and administers and supports the university alumni database. Apply or share today ➡ https://lnkd.in/eW-F5gY8
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Fall on campus is in full swing!💙🍂🎉🍁🧡 #campustour #fall #rhodeisland University of Rhode Island URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
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URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement reposted this
What a day! Federal and state leaders joined us on #URIGSO's Knauss Quad for a beam-signing ceremony to celebrate the progress of URI's Narragansett Bay Campus renewal. The Bay Campus is in the middle of a multi-year modernization of facilities and infrastructure – work that will expand the University’s global excellence in ocean science and leadership in the Blue Economy.
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After returning to campus for their 50th reunion this past spring, Diane Chace Fannon ’74 and S. Kent Fannon ’74 have made a $500,000 gift to the University of Rhode Island Feinstein College of Education. With a long tradition of giving to URI, the Fannons were inspired by a strong vision for the future of education in Rhode Island. The Diane and Kent Fannon Education Research Endowment will provide support for innovative research projects that will help teachers and improve learning outcomes.
$500,000 Gift to Advance Education Research at the University of Rhode Island
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“My URI experience blessed me with tremendous career and personal success that I would not have had if not for my ROTC experience.” The URI ROTC experience provides community and life lessons—LaMont Wells ’74 credits his time in ROTC as helping to build the foundation for his life and success. While maintaining his connections to URI, his commitment to ROTC values have remained strong. In 2017, Wells was inducted into the URI ROTC Hall of Fame and currently serves as a member of the board of directors for the URI ROTC Alumni Association. Read his story ➡ https://rb.gy/djuo86