Alliance for Nonprofit Impact
Membership registration is now open for Rhode Island nonprofits. Be sure to register your nonprofit.
Designed by nonprofits for nonprofits, the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact is our state’s new resource hub that is designed to:
support nonprofit staff,
strengthen nonprofit organizations, and
improve the ecosystem in which nonprofits work,
All so that the Ocean State can build flourishing, equitable communities where all Rhode Islanders can thrive.
The Alliance is a place for nonprofit staff to connect with peers, to learn and grow professionally, and to access practical tools and resources to support the mission of nonprofits across the state. While all nonprofits are welcome, we are especially focused on providing valuable support for organizations led by people of color and smaller organizations.
The Alliance was also created to be the voice of the nonprofit sector, to ensure that nonprofits have a seat at the table in the development of policy, legislation, and regulations affecting the sector and the communities they serve. [link to Alliance policy agenda]
Launched in January 2024, the Alliance is progressively rolling out new programs and services to meet the needs of its 350 member organizations and the people who work in them. From professional development and training cohorts to practical tools for fundraising and operation to discounts from a wide variety of educational programs and vendors, the Alliance is working to provide valuable support and resources for the people and organizations that in turn provide support and resources to our communities every day.
Membership is free for 2024, so join today
Struggling to Find Funding?
The Alliance offers training in various aspects of fund development, online giving platforms like Give4GoodRI and 401Gives, research tools like impala, and a new fundraising learning community. The Alliance also partners with the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Rhode Island Chapter and highlights free national fundraising training from Candid.
Working to Develop Your Board?
Come to our semi-annual Board matchmaking events, developed in partnership with Social Enterprise Greenhouse, Leadership Rhode Island and Papitto Opportunity Connection, to bring together nonprofits needing board members with those interested in being on a board. Take advantage of discounted access to BoardSource resources and stay tuned for some exciting new Board tools soon!
Looking for opportunities to grow your leadership?
The Alliance is now the home for Executive Director Learning Circle and Deputy Director Learning Circle (applications for EDLC are open until November 1). The Alliance also offers discounts for certifications through the Alliance Academy, and discounts on tuition at Roger Williams University College and Clark University MPA program.
Want to learn how to advocate?
Too many nonprofits don’t realize that they can be actively involved in voter registration, advocacy and even lobbying, within legal limits. Join with other nonprofits to ensure that legislation and policies are developed that support the nonprofit sector and address the challenges in our communities.
Need some more tools to help strengthen your nonprofit?
Alliance members are eligible for discounts on educational opportunities and services, and have access to free tools to help with your daily operations.
Highlighted benefits
- Free training cohort programs, affinity groups, webinars and workshops
- Free access to Volunteer Center – for posting volunteer opportunities and managing volunteers
- Free access to impala – premium access to research platform with data on foundations and charitable giving
- Free access to legal support and other services at the RI Small Business Hub through partnership with Skills for Rhode Island’s Future
- Free access to Flash Consultants – connect with pro bono experts in areas such as finance, marketing, legal, grantwriting, etc. for one hour Flash Consults.
- Give4GoodRI – a new year-round online giving platform
- Centralized training calendar of low cost or free local and national training opportunities
- Free subscription to Nonprofit Champion, a bi-weekly national update on policy issues affecting nonprofits
- Coming soon – more resources for boards, and a new advocacy platform to make it even easier to stay up to date and raise your voice on local and federal issues affecting nonprofits
- Free job postings in Alliance newsletter
- Facebook group to keep up to date on Alliance events and connect with other nonprofit leaders [Include link to join]
- Discounted online professional development courses through Alliance Academy [link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/unitedwayri]
- Discounted Board resources and assessment from BoardSource
- Discounted background check services from Coeus Global
- Discounted Internet services from Mobile Beacon
- Discounted Hotel Engine booking
- Discounted printing services from All the Answers
- Tuition discounts from Roger Williams University College, Clark University MPA program, and professional development programs like Nonprofit Learning Lab and Merit Learning
For more information or to sign up for our newsletter, please contact us at alliance@unitedwayri.org.
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