Giving

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You Are Appreciated!

Thank you for considering giving to ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ. Your generosity means opportunity and hope for our students, our institution, and our state. For assistance in making your gift, please contact the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation at foundation@ric.edu or 401-456-8460.

Planned Giving

Learn how leaving a legacy with the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation can help support the causes you care about while continuing to meet your current financial needs.

Types of Gifts

Get all the information you need on Matching Gifts, Monthly Giving, Faculty and Staff Giving, Reunion Giving, Endowment and Scholarship Giving, and our prestigious 1854 Society.

Impact of Giving

Over 70% of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ students need financial aid and 45% of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ students are first generation college students. Our donors' generosity truly transforms the lives of our students.

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Save the Dates: Two Ways to Make an Impact!

  • 2025 Alumni Awards | Thursday, September 25 – Support exceptional ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ graduates who are making waves in their fields and communities. Your sponsorship helps elevate their stories and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's legacy of excellence.
  • Homecoming: Alumni & Family Weekend | October 17 & 18 – Be part of a campus-wide celebration that brings together alumni, students, families, and friends. Your sponsorship fuels the experiences that keep ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ spirit strong.

Our Mission

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation strives to offer accessible higher education of the finest quality to traditional and non-traditional students from around the state, region and beyond. We pledge to act with integrity, to appreciate our beneficiaries, and to work passionately for the enhancement of the college and its students.

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Our Staff

At the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation, we aim to secure and manage the money needed to ensure that each of our ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ students has the best possible educational experience. Our team includes fundraisers, stewardship and engagement officers, and our finance experts. We work in tandem with the Alumni Association and the College to engage alumni and the community through volunteerism, events, and philanthropy.

Eric Shoen

Eric T. Shoen

  • Executive Director
  • ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation

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Upcoming Events

Giving Day 2025

Join us in our 24-hour fundraising event that brings together the entire ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ community in support of one powerful cause, our students. Whether you’re giving, sponsoring, or simply showing your ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ pride, we invite you to be part of this exciting day of impact.

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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to raising funds solely for the institution. It is the primary source of private support to the college.