Resources for Nonprofits

GCRI is not a grantmaking organization, but as an association of funders, we are committed to supporting and strengthening the nonprofit sector in Rhode Island. We are collaborating with the new Alliance for Nonprofit Impact to look for opportunities to leverage resources to increase nonprofit sustainability statewide.  Check out the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact’s website for more resources and ways to connect with capacity building support.

Each year, GCRI offers a Meet the Funders session, which provides an accessible environment for nonprofits to learn more about a variety of funders across the state.

Rhode Island Nonprofit Sector Survey

In 2020, Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island (GCRI) and Fio Partners did a survey of Rhode Island nonprofits to determine the impact of COVID-19 on their work and financial viability. The following year, GCRI and United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) did a second survey in the second year of the pandemic.

In 2022, GCRI and UWRI sponsored a more comprehensive survey to give an overview of the state of the Ocean State’s nonprofit sector.

Check out the results from the 2022 survey that were recently shared as a webinar. Slides

The 2024 Survey is currently in the field, and results will be released January 2025.