Mission
To equip early to mid-career professionals with the resources, experience, and networks to make meaningful change in communities across RI and become the next generation of philanthropic and community leaders.
Start making an impact today.
Emerging Leaders (EL) provides the avenue for early to mid-career professionals to take action and learn how to most effectively give back with their time, talent and resources to make the greatest difference in your community. At exclusive mixers, members CONNECT with other entrepreneurs, business people and executives who share a common goal: to make an impact. Membership creates opportunities to SERVE at volunteer projects and agency tours. By becoming a member of this select group, you will LEAD the way for others to become inspired about all the good United Way of RI does in the community.
Emerging Leaders Membership
You are invited to attend a complimentary EL event. After getting to know our members and mission, we hope that you will become an official member with a minimum $250 annual donation to United Way of Rhode Island. Donations can be accepted through payroll deductions (for United Way affiliated companies), debited from your bank account monthly, or by making a one-time donation. You will become a steward of the community while expanding your professional network and taking the next critical step in your career.
Emerging Leaders Steering Committee
Three ways to make a difference with your EL membership:
Leader for Change | $750 annually
Take a leadership role in supporting communities across the Ocean State through a network of committed young professionals, impact-focused professional development, and volunteer service. Receive invitations to select events with Leadership Circle, Women United, Tocqueville Society, and UW Board members.
Your membership gift alone changes lives by providing critical support like a wheelchair, hospital bed, and lift for a traumatic brain injury patient. And that’s just the start of what you can do in EL.
Community Champion | $500 annually
Help transform communities through networking and collaboration with other emerging leaders, professional development, and volunteer service, and receive an invitation to an exclusive event with the UWRI Board and CEO.
Your membership gift alone provides diapers for 120 families with children in need, taking one critical burden off the shoulders of busy parents.
Equity Advocate | $250 annually
Help build a more equitable Rhode Island through a network of like-minded young professionals, unique professional development opportunities, and volunteer service.
Your membership gift alone provides hygiene kits for 104 people experiencing homelessness this year, when resources have never been more needed
If you already donate $250 or more to United Way through your workplace and would like to connect your contribution to an EL membership, click here.
For more information about Emerging Leaders, email Juniper Darrow.
United Way of Rhode Island impulsa la equidad y el compromiso cívico
United Way of Rhode Island impulsa la equidad y el compromiso cívico
En una reciente entrevista en 12 Informa, María Elena Wah-Fitta, Manager of Brand Voice en United Way of Rhode Island, destacó los esfuerzos de la organización para promover la equidad racial y apoyar a las comunidades más vulnerables del estado.
Bennett Named Chief of Staff & Public Affairs Officer
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Kyle Bennett, who has long been at the forefront of United Way of Rhode Island's legislative and policy work, has been promoted to the organization's Chief of Staff & Public Affairs Officer. Most recently, he served as senior director of public policy and equity, and joined United Way in 2006.
Grantmakers Council of R.I. names Bourns new executive director
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Courtney Bourns, who has served as a strategy and program consultant for multiple foundations across the country for the last six years, has been named the new executive director for the Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, the financial support nonprofit announced Tuesday.
Paola Fernandez Appointed Chair of United Way of RI Board of Directors
United Way of Rhode Island has named a new chair of its Board of Directors, appointing Paola Fernandez to the volunteer leadership position. Fernandez is SVP, Community Development Officer for Centreville Bank and succeeds Dolph Johnson, retired EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Hasbro, Inc., who recently completed his three-year term as chair. Read […]
United Way Hires Tiffany Reed as Chief Development Officer
United Way of Rhode Island has welcomed a new chief development officer (CDO) to its team. The organization today announced the hiring of Tiffany Reed, who officially began her new role on Sept. 5. Most recently, Reed served as CDO for Tufts Medicine after holding the position of vice president, development, at Tufts Medical Center.
United Way Announces $1.5M in Providence Equity Fund Grants
During a press conference on Wednesday, Aug. 14, United Way of Rhode Island and the City of Providence announced the recipient organizations of $1.5 million in funding from the Providence Equity Fund. In total, 15 organizations have been awarded grants to support strategies that promote racial and social equity, economic mobility, and educational opportunities for underserved populations in Providence.
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