Providence, R.I. (March 4, 2026) – Time is running out for Rhode Island nonprofits to register to
participate in this year’s 401Gives and raise funds in support of their work. Already, 524 local
organizations are signed up to be a part of the state’s largest philanthropic initiative supporting the
nonprofit sector. Nonprofits have until Friday, March 20 to register online at 401Gives.org.
This year’s 401Gives, the 7 th annual, will kick off early on Tuesday, March 31. The move from the effort’s
traditional April 1 start date is to honor Passover. Members of the community will be able to continue
giving until 6 p.m. on April 1.
“There’s a lot of excitement building among nonprofits for 401Gives, it’s become a significant source
of support for organizations, and those donations are more critical than ever in the face of constant
funding uncertainties,” said Caitlynn Douglas, operations manager, Alliance for Nonprofit Impact and
401Gives. “We set a new high last year for the number of nonprofits to benefit from 401Gives and
we’re outpacing that mark with a couple of weeks still to go.”
It is easy for nonprofits to participate in 401Gives and for individuals to donate to them. The effort
utilizes an online fundraising platform and leverages the power of social media and peer-to-peer
outreach. It is powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact and in partnership with United Way of RI.
After registering, nonprofits can begin customizing their individual 401Gives page. Each page features
the ability to add images, embed video, and more. Nonprofits also benefit from an online library of
webinars and training videos, and a Nonprofit Toolkit with sample emails, social media tips, and
downloadable graphics. Additionally, the Alliance will offer virtual office hours to further support the
401Gives experience for nonprofits.
Since launching in 2020, 401Gives has raised more than $18 million for Rhode Island nonprofits. In
2025, it reached new heights, raising $4.9 million and inspiring more than 31,000 donations to 644
different organizations.
For questions or to learn more about 401Gives, email Caitlynn Douglas at 401Gives@unitedwayri.org.
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