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MARCH OF DIMES 220 West Exchange St., Suite 003 | Providence, RI 02903 | 401.454.1911 | www.marchofdimes.org www.nacersano.org GOALS EVERY DAY IN RHODE ISLAND WE ARE WORKING TO WITH A RICH LEGACY IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF MOMS AND BABIES through OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, research, education, advocacy and community services. More IN 2019 AND BEYOND, than 4 million babies were born in the United States last year, March of Dimes will and the March of Dimes helped each and every one through 80 continue to give every years of research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs. baby a fighting chance. FUNDRAISING / EVENTS MARCH FOR BABIES 2019 CVS HEALTH SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 CHARITY CLASSIC SEPTEMBER, 2019 COLT STATE PARK | R.I. COUNTRY CLUB | ALDRICH MANSION | BRISTOL, RI BARRINGTON, RI WARWICK, RI Join our thousands of Be a March of Dimes An evening of elegance and supporters who raise funds as volunteer partner to ensure indulgence which combines we show strength in numbers event guests, sponsors the culinary talents of some of by walking together for and players enjoy the Rhode Island’s finest chefs with stronger, healthier babies in best of Rhode Island links the extraordinary generosity Rhode Island’s and Southcoast’s golf while supporting of corporate, community and signature walking events. community charities. restaurant partners. For additional information on fundraising or event opportunities please contact: Amy Eldridge, Senior Development Manager at 401.228.1930 or aeldridge@marchofdimes.org ROBERT M. INSOFT, MD OPPORTUNITIES Board Chair volunteer give VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT TO EVERY INVESTMENT OF TIME, TALENT THE MARCH OF DIMES EXPRESSES OR FUNDS IS ONE TO BE CHERISHED ITSELF IN MANY WAYS. In Rhode Island AND VALUED FOR ITS ABILITY TO program volunteers help the March of MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF Dimes carry out initiatives in research, MOMS, BABIES AND FAMILIES. At March community services, education and MISSION STATEMENT advocacy. of Dimes, we take seriously the stewardship of gifts you have entrusted to us. Local program opportunities: March of Dimes • Mission Committee Beyond funds raised through events, below are three additional opportunities: leads the fight for Volunteer opportunities & internships: • Event coordination • Major and Planned Giving • Campaign to End Premature Birth the health of all • Fund-raising • Marketing & Communications • Annual Giving moms & babies For additional information on giving, volunteer or internship opportunities please contact: Amy Eldridge, Senior Development Manager at 401.228.1930 or aeldridge@marchofdimes.org DID YOU KNOW? • Premature birth is defined as birth before children can face a 130 percent higher infant 37 weeks of pregnancy. death rate. MARKET BOARD • Moms and babies in the U.S. are facing an • More than 20 percent of premature urgent health crisis. babies are born to black women – that’s 1 in ROBERT M. INSOFT, MD | BOARD CHAIR 5 babies. • Premature birth and its complications are DAN ANGELI the largest contributors to infant death in the • In this country, black women have maternal SCOTT MATHIEU U.S. and globally. death rates over three times higher than PATRICIA MULLEN • Americans lead the world in medical women of other ethnicities. DAVID SALIT research and care, yet the U.S. preterm birth • 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely in the MARYBETH TAUB rate is among the worst of highly developed United States every year, costing American SAMARA VINER-BROWN nations. businesses $12 billion annually in extra health TODD BARD • Pregnancy-related death has more than care costs. TANYA BOOKER, MD doubled over the past 25 years. • We fund scientific research at our MELISSA CORD • Women of color are up to 50 percent more Prematurity Research Centers to improve the likely to give birth prematurely and their health of moms and babies. facebook: marchofdimes twitter: marchofdimes Your giving Here’s to the March of Dimes Rhode Island Chapter and Rhode Island Free Clinic. For everything you do is inspiring. to improve the lives of mothers, babies and uninsured adults in your community you have our sincere gratitude. MT-1059485.2 10/18 2 | OCTOBER 2018 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n 2018 GIVING GUIDE | www.pbn.com 2018GG_MarchOfDimes.indd 1 10/18/18 1:16 PM
ABOUT THE GIVING GUIDE Politics makes fundraising complex IT IS STANDARD FARE for Rhode Island to to support through the years. make clear that the action they support is very have ballot measures that involve public ex- To complicate matters further, the national much focused on the mission of the organiza- penditures for broad social goals, be it afford- political scene threw a wild card into the mix tion and not something that can be hijacked by able housing, or this year, envi- with the passage of tax reform last year. Local one side of the political spectrum or the other. ronmental projects and school nonprofits are not sure if the change in the If they are not successful, it could have real infrastructure. And whether standard deduction will limit how much indi- consequences. people think about it or not, viduals give to charity, but many are uneasy As always, the answer lies with the public, all those ballot measures are about what the future will bring, even as they which must vet the worthy causes deserving of eventually repaid through taxes, are cautiously optimistic that people give not support, knowing that the need remains great, a reality in Rhode Island that for the tax deduction but because they believe no matter the political climate. means the state had more than the cause is good. $10.5 billion in accumulated debt Still, in today’s strident political climate, in 2016, according to a state report. nonprofits find that charting the correct How does that connect to philanthropy in course to maximize their fundraising efforts the state? Well, the bigger the tax bite, the less can be a challenge. One person’s worthy cause money individuals and corporations have to could be another’s political red zone. Nonprofit Mark S. Murphy give to those worthy causes they have chosen leaders and their development staffs must Editor SPONSOR MESSAGE As a pharmacy innovation company, CVS Health is committed to helping people on their path to better health. Our philanthropic mission is to support local communities through impactful community engagement and support – especially in our home state of Rhode Island. We’re proud to partner with nonprofits across the state in the areas of access to healthcare, tobacco-free living, prescription drug abuse prevention and social services. We commend the great work of all of our Rhode Island nonprofit partners and are excited to highlight their work in this year’s Giving Guide. GIVING GUIDE ADVERTISERS INDEX MARCH OF DIMES 2 CVS HEALTH 4-5, 20-21 THE AMERICAN HEART 6-7 ASSOCIATION COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY 8-9 ACTION, INC. (CCAP) THE JOHN E. FOGARTY 12-13 FOUNDATION STARKWEATHER & SHEPLEY 14-15 INSURANCE BROKERAGE INC. THE TOMORROW FUND 16-17 RHODE ISLAND FREE CLINIC 23 UNITEDHEALTHCARE 2,23 PARTRIDGE SNOW & HAHN LLP 32 www.pbn.com | 2018 GIVING GUIDE n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2018 | 3
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Our Our philanthropic philanthropic mission mission is toissupport to support The The CVSCVS Health Health Charity Charity Classic Classic is the is largest the largest charitable charitable locallocal communities communitiesthrough through impactful impactful community community event event series series in Rhode in Rhode Island Island and and hostshosts somesome of the of the engagement engagementand and support support – especially – especially in our in home our home bestbest PGAPGA and and LPGALPGAgolfers golfers in the in world. the world. SinceSince the the statestate of Rhode of Rhode Island. Island. tournament tournamentbegan began in 1999, in 1999, more more thanthan $21 $21 million million has has beenbeen donated donated to support to support organizations organizations across across the region. the region. Ways WaysThat ThatWe WeGive Give Be The BeFirst The First YouthYouth Tobacco Tobacco Prevention Prevention • Awareness • Awareness & Strategic & Strategic Counsel Counsel HereHere in Rhode in Rhode Island, Island, we have we have partnered partnered withwith manymany • Corporate • Corporate Grants Grants locallocal organizations organizationsto address to address youthyouth tobacco tobacco • Foundation • Foundation Grants Grants prevention. prevention. Initiatives Initiatives havehave included included youth youth PSAPSA • In-kind • In-kind Donations Donations (product (product and and gift cards) gift cards) campaigns, campaigns, tobacco tobacco prevention prevention conferences, conferences, • Partnerships/Alliances • Partnerships/Alliances school-based school-based curriculum curriculum work, work, and and more.more. • Volunteerism • Volunteerism Partners Partners include: include: • Tobacco • Tobacco FreeFree Rhode Rhode Island Island Philanthropic PhilanthropicFocus Focus • American • American LungLung Association Association of the of Northeast the Northeast • RI •Student RI Student Assistance Assistance Services Services Improving Improving Access Access to Health to Health Care Care As aAs leader a leader in health in health care,care, we support we support organizations organizations • Rhode • Rhode Island Island KIDSKIDS COUNT COUNT that that reduce reduce barriers barriers and and increase increase access access to quality to quality health health • Local • Local Prevention Prevention Coalitions Coalitions care,care, particularly particularly for underserved for underservedcommunities. communities. We also We also • RI •Department RI Department of Health of Health provide provide funding funding to support to support chronic chronic disease disease management management programs programsto help to help people people withwith diseases diseases suchsuch as diabetes as diabetes and and heartheart Helping Helping disease. People disease. People LeadLead Tobacco-Free Tobacco-Free LivesLives Giving GivingBack Back Volunteerism Volunteerism CVSCVS HealthHealth ® remains ® remains the only the only national national retailretail pharmacy pharmacy to to At CVSAt CVS Health, Health, our more our morethanthan 246,000 246,000 colleagues colleaguesbringbring stopstop the sale the sale of tobacco of tobaccoproducts. products.We areWe also are also committed committed our purpose our purpose of helping of helping people people on their on their pathpath to better to better health health to helping to helping peoplepeople leadlead tobacco-free tobacco-free lives,lives, and and workwork withwith to life toeach life each day day in their in their locallocal communities. communities.Our Our colleagues colleagues best-in best-in classclass partners partners in the in areas the areas of smoking of smoking cessation cessation havehave a strong a strong spiritspirit of volunteerism of volunteerism and and give give theirtheir timetime to to and and youth youth prevention. prevention. Through Through our company our company and and the the nonprofit nonprofit organizations organizationsand and causes causes that that are close are close to their to their CVSCVS HealthHealth Foundation, Foundation,we’re we’re investing investing $50 $50 million million through through hearts. hearts. LastLast year,year, CVSCVS Health Health colleagues colleagues volunteered volunteered moremore 2020, 2020, through through an initiative an initiative we call we BecallTheBe The First,First, which which aimsaims thanthan 25,00025,000 hourshours in Rhode in Rhode Island, Island, providing providing support support to to to help to help deliver deliver the nation’s the nation’s first first tobacco-free tobacco-freegeneration. generation. moremorethanthan 400 400 different different organizations. organizations. 4 | OCTOBER 2018 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n 2018 GIVING GUIDE | www.pbn.com
One of the biggest ways we give back is through strategic investments from the CVS Health Foundation, a private foundation created by CVS Health. Grants are provided to increase access to health care for underserved Millions of times a day, we’re helping CVS Health Foundation populations, support our efforts to deliver the next tobacco- One of the biggest ways we give back is through strategic free generation, prevent prescription drug abuse and support investments from the CVS Health Foundation, a private our commitments in the area of education and disaster relief. people on their path foundation created by CVS Health. Grants are provided CVS Health Foundation to increase CVS access to Health Community health care for underserved Grants One of the biggest ways we give back is through strategic Millions to betterof times a health— Our corporate populations, giving support investments programs ourCVS from the effortssupport to deliver Health local theand Foundation, next national tobacco- a private day, fromwe’re helping advising on nonprofit partners whoby share CVSour commitment areto advancing free generation, foundation community prevent created health. our commitments These prescription Health. grants in thetoarea to increase access drug Grants provide of education health abuse funds and support provided to aid and disaster relief. care for underserved people ontimes prescriptions Millions of theirtoapath health-focused populations, nonprofit support ourorganizations CVS Health Community Grants in the efforts to deliver their mission. next tobacco- to day,better helping health— we’remanage helping free generation, prevent prescription drug abuse and support Our corporate giving programs support local and national our commitments in the area of education and disaster relief. nonprofit partners who share our commitment to advancing from chronic people advising onand on theirspecialty path Charitable Partners CVS Health community Community health. 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Because • • American Heart Association Autism Project many role inmoments, shaping the big • • American • American Diabetes Lung Association Association of theofNortheast New England we’re present in so • Boys & Girls Club • American Heart • American Care New Red of Providence Association Cross England and many small, futuremoments,we have of health care. big • • American • Arthritis Lung Association Foundation, Clinica Esperanza of theRegion, New England Northeast Inc. an active, and small, wesupportive have • • American Red Cross • Autism CommunityProject Care Alliance • Arthritis Foundation, New England Region, Inc. role an in shaping active, the supportive • • Boys • & GirlsRhode Crossroads Club ofIsland • Autism Project Providence future role of health in shaping thecare. • Care EasterNew England Seals of Rhode Island • • Boys & Girls Club of Providence • Clinica Gaits ofEsperanza • CareHarmony Therapeutic Riding, Inc. New England future of health care. • • Community Care Alliance Bradley Hospital • Clinica Esperanza • • Crossroads March Rhode of Dimes • Community CareIsland Alliance • • Easter MeetingSeals of Rhode Street • Crossroads RhodeIsland Island • • Gaits ofIsland • Easter Rhode Harmony Seals of Therapeutic Free Clinic IslandRiding, Inc. Rhode • • Bradley • Gaits Ronald Hospital of Harmony McDonald Therapeutic House Riding, Inc. of Providence • • March ofOlympics Dimes • Bradley Special Hospital Rhode Island • • March of Dimes • Meeting Street Thundermist Health Center • • Meeting Street • Rhode Island Tomorrow FundFree Clinic • • Rhode Island Free Clinicof Providence • Ronald McDonald United Way House of Rhode Island • Ronald McDonald House of Providence • Special Olympics Rhode Island • Special Olympics Rhode Island • Thundermist For Health more information visit:Center • Thundermist Health Center •CVSHealth.com/social-responsibility Tomorrow Fund • Tomorrow Fund • United Way of Rhode Island • United Way of Rhode Island For more information visit: For more information visit: CVSHealth.com/social-responsibility CVSHealth.com/social-responsibility www.pbn.com | 2018 GIVING GUIDE n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2018 | 5
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION One State Street, Suite 200 | Providence, RI 02908 | 401.228.2320 | SouthernNewEngland.Heart.org WHAT WE DO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION is a catalyst to achieving maximum impact in equitable health and wellbeing in the United States and around the world, spanning all populations addressing overall health and wellbeing, anchored in cardiovascular and brain health. FUNDRAISING & EVENTS HEART BALL: GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON: HEART WALK: JUNE 10/12/2018 2/14/2019 - PROVIDENCE, RI 2019 – PROVIDENCE, RI NEW this year at Heart Known as Southern New England’s A fundraising walk that Ball, our program will premier women’s health event , more brings together over 5,000 feature HEARTTALKS, than 650 women and men spanning top people annually to raise a series of brief yet representation from social, medical and awareness about heart powerful survivor stories corporate communities, come dressed disease and stroke and and innovative scientific in red to celebrate the movement. Go promote active lifestyles. updates modeled after Red for Women is the American Heart TED Talks. This elegant Association’s national movement to KIDS HEART soiree celebrates the end heart disease and stroke in women. CHALLENGE 1924 life-saving, innovative More women than men die every A youth program that YEAR work accomplished by year from heart disease and stroke. engages students from ESTABLISHED the American Heart The good news is that 80 percent of elementary school Association and local cardiac events can be prevented with through high school to health partners and education and lifestyle changes. Go instill community service features a cocktail Red for Women advocates for more values and teach the reception, dinner, auction research and swifter action for women’s importance of heart and live band. heart and brain health. All attendees healthy habits like eating will have the opportunity to hear from healthy and being active. NATIONAL WEAR amazing keynote speakers, participate in RED DAY: 2/1/2019 healthy cooking demos and free health A national awareness screenings and learn easy ways to live day that encourages all healthy, be active and most importantly to wear red in support prevent heart disease and stroke. and awareness of women’s heart health. DR. JENNIFER KRISTIN TARA JARBEAU, M.D. FRASER COMER Brigham and KPMG American Heart Women’s Board Chair Association Cardiovascular Executive Associates, Director Care New England Board President MISSION STATEMENT To be a relentless OPPORTUNITIES force for a world of THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION relies on the time, talent and commitment of generous volunteers to help create a world free from heart disease and stroke. Whatever longer, healthier lives. your capabilities and interests are, we can find an opportunity that is right for you. BE A LEADER VOLUNTEER AT BECOME AN Our Board of Directors SPECIAL EVENTS ADVOCATE and Executive Help with day-of event logistics Urge federal, state and local Leadership are crucial at some of our signature events. lawmakers to take action on TOP FUNDING to the mission of the American Heart BECOME A policy issues that impact the health of our children and SPOKESPERSON SOURCES Association. These dedicated volunteers Share how heart disease or communities, such as access to healthy food choices, are health care stroke has impacted you and sugary drink consumption, professionals, business your family or friends as a tobacco regulation, and 15.3% member of our speakers’ bureau, other revenue and community leaders CPR training in schools. Visit who guide our many media spokesperson, or social YoureTheCure.org. activities in the region. media contributor. 16.5% 23.1% CPR training contributions BOARD LISA ABBOTT MELISSA B. CUMMINGS DR. RYAN MCTAGGART, M.D. Lifespan Blue Cross Blue & Lifespan Blue Shield of Rhode Island Rhode Island Medical Imaging RENEE ALOISIO Citrin Cooperman KRISTIN FRASER JOHN POTVIN 0.5% ROBERT AMRIEN KPMG East Providence Fire Department other Bryant University BRETT GOUDIE, M.D. public Lifespan, HEATHER PROVINO KAREN ASPRY, M.D. Pediatric Heart Center The Scanlon Group support Lifespan, Cardiovascular Institute JESSICA GRANATIERO ROBERT SCHWENGEL, M.D., FACC The Savory Grape Southcoast Health DOUGLAS BYRD Neighborhood Health JENNIFER JARBEAU, M.D. LAURIE STEPHENSON 8% 36.6% Plan of Rhode Island Brigham and Women’s Mondelez International bequests net special Cardiovascular Associates, SHARON VITTI events Care New England CVS Health GARY LIGUORI University of Rhode Island 6 | OCTOBER 2018 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n 2018 GIVING GUIDE | www.pbn.com 2018GivingGuideAHA.indd 1 10/18/18 2:45 PM
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY ACTION, INC (CCAP) 311 Doric Avenue | Cranston, RI 02910 | 401.467.9030 | www.ComCap.org CCAP VALUES quality community CCAP IS A LEADER IN DEVELOPING WE RECOGNIZE THE INTERDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS which address needs and OF COMMUNITY SERVICES and seek expansion of services in our community. out ways in which to work cooperatively We hire and train culturally diverse, with others in building a system of care. skilled staff to carry out our mission. CCAP promotes individual and community We adhere to performance measures wellbeing through a variety of prevention and standards that ensure quality in our programs, education, and participation in our NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 1965 ANNUAL REVENUE services and consumer satisfaction. communities. YEAR 354 ESTABLISHED $27,933,589 commitment respect WE SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONCEPT CCAP BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE HAS THAT POVERTY IS A CONDITION THE RIGHT TO THE HIGHEST ATTAINABLE which can be alleviated with socially STANDARD OF HEALTH and care without supportive programs. We implement discrimination. We refuse no one on the basis Lending a helpful new ideas and methods that will improve the lives of all we service. of race, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender, income or creed. CCAP abides by all hand in the CCAP is transparent, honest, and true. confidentiality laws and protocols. We provide community for an environment that promotes self-reliance. over 50 years FUNDRAISING EVENTS & GIVING OPPORTUNITIES MISSION STATEMENT As a non-profit community action program we need to raise To empower all people and funds to assist families we serve. A large number of families we serve have lost their jobs, suffered an illness, or a different type communities, challenged by of crisis…usually through no fault of their own. Last year we touched the lives of more than poverty as well as social and 38,000 people and provided over $1.2 million in uncompensated services. cultural barriers, through For information on CCAP Corporate Sponsorship opportunities and upcoming events, contact Lee Beliveau, advocacy, education, and Vice President of Development and Corporate Affairs at 401- 562-8353 or at lbeliveau@comcap.org. access to high quality health and human services. UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS CCAP 2018 Holiday Giving Campaigns HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES AND ADOPT-A-FAMILY/CCAP GIVING TREES OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER, 2018 CCAP EMERGENCY CRISIS FUND CAMPAIGN MARCH, 2019 CCAP 5TH ANNUAL CHIP FOR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER, 2019 - HARBOR LIGHTS, WARWICK NECK MARYBETH JOANNE CORRENTE MCGUNAGLE, CCAP MILLION DOLLAR HOLE IN ONE CONTEST AND RECEPTION MPA Chair of the Board of Directors President and SEPTEMBER, 2019 - HARBOR LIGHTS, WARWICK NECK Chief Executive Officer TOP FUNDING SOURCES 1% other revenues, 39% donated services, patient and rent, private grants, client fees donations BOARD MARYBETH CORRENTE JOHN BUCCI Chair CELIA HERANDEZ 60% JEANINE WALKER MARROCCO MARGARET LONG grants and Vice Chair contracts BOB ROBILLARD. JR. MARCIA LOPRESTI SOLIGHT SOU Treasurer MARIE ALEXANDER JANICE SURDAM GRACE SWINSKI Secretary MARJORIE BARRETT ROBIN GERVAIS LAURA WARREN Immediate Past Chair CATHLEEN CHAREST WATSON 8 | OCTOBER 2018 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n 2018 GIVING GUIDE | www.pbn.com
CCAP PROGRAMS: CCAP PROGRAMS: RHODE ISLAND’S Family Health Services FamilyDental Health and Services HELPING RHODE ISLAND’S HELPING HAND Medical, Behavioral Health HAND Medical, Dental and Behavioral Coventry Health• Warwick (2 locations) • Cranston Coventry • Cranston • Warwick (2 locations) for over 50 years for over 50 years CCAP provides quality, CCAP provides affordable quality, health, dental Family Development affordable health, and behavioral dental health care Family Development Supportive Services, Case Management and behavioral for the health care entire family. Supportive Services,and Care Case Coordination Management and for the entire family. Care Coordination Comprehensive Community Action Program – Child Care Centers CCAP is a private, Comprehensive nonprofitAction Community community action Program – Child Head Care Start Centers and Child Care for agency formed Opportunity under Act.under the We are 1964 Economic CCAP is a private, nonprofit community action children birth agency formed the one 1964of Economic the largest Head Start andtoChild 5 years oldfor Care organizations in Rhode Opportunity Act. We areIsland that one of theislargest dedicated children birth to 5 years old solely to fighting the warIsland on poverty. As the organizations in Rhode that is dedicated community’s helping solely to fighting hand, the war onour array As poverty. of programs the and services helping community’s assist individuals hand, ourand families array of programs when times are tough. We help them weather and services assist individuals and families difficult when timestimesare and provide tough. We support as weather help them they work Learn to Earn Program towards personal difficult times and and economic provide supportself-sufficiency. as they work Learn toand Education Earn Program Job Training CCAP began towards helping personal and the people self-sufficiency. economic of Cranston in 1965 CCAPand hashelping began since expanded to of the people provide numerous Cranston in Education and Job Training Cranston • Pawtucket programs 1965 and and services has since throughout expanded Rhode numerous to provide Island. Providence • Kent County Cranston • Pawtucket programs and services throughout Rhode Island. Providence • Kent County For more information about CCAP go to Forwww.ComCap.org more information or follow about us go CCAP on: to www.ComCap.org or follow us on: Comprehensive Community Action, Inc. Comprehensive Community Action, Inc. Social Services @CCAPORG Social Fuel Services Assistance, Financial @CCAPORG Education, Affordable Fuel Assistance, Housing, Financial ACCREDITATIONS Food Bank Affordable Education, and much more… Housing, ACCREDITATIONS Food Bank and much more… www.pbn.com | 2018 GIVING GUIDE n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2018 | 9
For nonprofits, less is more on political advocacy environmental projects. Stone isn’t interested in expanding the organization’s political activities. Call- ing Save The Bay a “very issues-driven” nonprofit, he added: “We are parsimonious in our desire to get involved. We want to be sure [political issues] are aligned with our BEACH CLEANUP: Save The Bay own mission” before supporting them. Executive Director Jonathan Stone, left, When it comes to political action by speaks with a volunteer at a cleanup nonprofits, a little goes a long way, he says. in the Oakland Beach neighborhood of “When running a nonprofit, you dilute Warwick during last year’s International your own ability to influence outcomes Coastal Cleanup Day. Above right, a when weighing in all the time,” he said. logo in support of Question No. 3 on “Over time, you undermine your ability to next month’s ballot created by Save The [make an impact].” Bay. Rachel Flum, executive director of Prov- BY EMILY GOWDEY-BACKUS | Gowdey-Backus@PBN.com COURTESY SAVE THE BAY idence-based Economic Progress Institute, agrees selectivity is paramount. RHODE “Our credibility lies in our ability to Island nonprofits, to vary- Santilli said Crossroads tracked a analyze state budgets and other data from ing degrees, have thrown roughly 12 percent decrease in direct-mail a nonpartisan perspective,” said Flum. their weight behind certain revenue from the period during which “Engaging in elections would sway that.” causes in past elections that these individuals’ opinions became known. As for other tax-exempt groups, she align with their missions. Characterizing the donors whose pa- said, involvement in election-focused But some have learned tronage was lost during that time as “low- public education depends on each organi- the hard way that there are risks in politi- er-dollar … but consistent, regular annual zation’s mission. cal advocacy for organizations that rely on supporters,” Santilli said the result was “a Once a nonprofit does get involved, she fundraising and public support. direct negative impact on our revenue. says, the key is to make all educational and According to the Internal Revenue Ser- “That’s not something we can afford,” informational resources universally avail- vice, “All section 501(c)(3) organizations she added. able to candidates and the public. are absolutely prohibited from directly or The key to future election-related “Nonprofits and other advocacy orga- indirectly participating in, or intervening education efforts for Crossroads, and any nizations certainly have expertise, and in, any political campaign on behalf of or nonprofit, said Santilli, is “to remember it’s important to share the expertise with in opposition to, any candidate for elective who your stakeholders are and where they candidates,” said Flum, noting the insti- public office.” stand on an issue.” tute hosted a gubernatorial forum in 2014 Monetary, verbal and written contri- It’s likely, she added, Crossroads will be to do just that. n butions to political campaigns are also politically active in local or national elec- prohibited, and may result in revocation of tions again, especially when it comes to ‘You dilute an organization’s tax-exempt status. affordable housing, homeless services and But the more than 8,511 nonprofits oper- domestic violence – all of which tie directly ating in the state are allowed to participate to its mission. in voter-registration drives and efforts to Future involvement, she said, must educate the public on certain causes under consideration during an election. A ballot measure, also known as a refer- have a “direct and relevant impact on our work.” Jonathan Stone has led Save The Bay for your own ability to endum, acts as a gauge of voters’ opinions a decade and said its political activity is on everything from casino operations to minimal. levying bonds to pay for public school The Providence-based nonprofit’s main influence infrastructure repairs and state constitu- political agenda, he said, is “helping edu- tional amendments. cate the public about the merits of particu- Crossroads Rhode Island President lar referenda” relevant to Save The Bay’s and CEO Karen A. Santilli acknowledged mission. prior leadership of the nonprofit publicly committed themselves to certain politi- cal opinions between 2011 and 2012. She Examples of previous involvement in- clude programming regarding public fund- ing for open-space allocation at Warwick’s outcomes declined to discuss the specific issues but said fallout was immediate. The agency reported a temporary dip in donations in Rocky Point Park, Fort Adams in Newport and India Point Park in Providence in the run up to the 2010 election. And more when weighing in all the time.’ late 2011 following then-President Anne recently, Question No. 3 on next month’s Nolan’s support for pension reform. statewide ballot regarding clean water “People got angry with Crossroads and the green economy is supported by because we were taking a side on a particu- Save The Bay. The nonprofit has produced lar issue – right or wrong – [and] they felt educational materials supporting the ballot JONATHAN STONE, Save The it wasn’t relevant to our mission,” she said. question, which seeks $47.3 million for 10 Bay executive director 10 | OCTOBER 2018 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n 2018 GIVING GUIDE | www.pbn.com
Veteran-service charities challenged to raise funds said. In the past, the Rhode Island Military Organization has orga- nized cigar dinners to raise funds for the lounge, “But those were a lot of work,” he said. Mostly, RIMO relies on the timely, if unorga- nized, kindness of others to keep the lounge stocked, and on the hospitality of the R.I Airport Corp. for the space at the airport. “It always seems to work out,” Evangelista said. Prospective donors are welcome to help in that regard with a phone call at 401-691- 2365. Dare to Dream Ranch, a 501c3 nonprofit offering alternative therapy programs for service members, veterans and their TELLING STORIES: Veterans, from left, Daniel Thurston, Dave Minto and Dan Evangelista talk families with post-traumatic stress in the Rhode Island Military Organization lounge disorder, anxiety, depression, at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick. The men were military sexual trauma or mild on hand in honor of Vietnam War pilot Lt. Col. traumatic brain injury, runs on Fredric Moore Mellor, shot down over the jungles about $67,000 in fundraising each of North Vietnam, whose remains were brought year, said Karen Dalton, founder BY ROB BORKOWSKI | Borkowski@PBN.com and president. home last month. OLD The organization offers veter- hands at fundraising know the top PBN PHOTO/DAVE HANSEN ans equine therapy, woodwork- three things that draw donors and ing, fly-tying/fishing, gardening, their donations to a cause. each year comes from many small fundraisers, resume writing, career coaching “Animals, then kids, then veter- organized by business owners and people inter- and more. It offers the services for ans are usually the top three that get ested in supporting OSDRI’s cause. free, and while the organization is people to open their wallets,” said Dee “They can see the impact we’ve had on the run entirely by volunteers, it still DeQuattro, founder and communications and community,” DeQuattro said of the organiza- struggles to fund its programs. development director for Operation Stand Down tion’s work to aid veterans that began in 1992. “So, we’re continually fundrais- Rhode Island. Some of the more-lucrative fundraisers ing,” Dalton said. OSDRI’s mission is to help veterans secure OSDRI has relied on include the Gold Star Gala She said she’d like to get the or- stable housing and employment, as well as oth- in May at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, which ganization’s fundraising to about er assistance, according to individual needs, in- raised $75,000, and a $15,000 steak fry. Proac- $120,000 per year to fund paid cluding case management, basic human needs, tive donors are always welcome on the OSDRI positions for people, so the organi- referrals, and education and training services. website, osdri.org/donate, as well. zation doesn’t have to rely so much OSDRI is Rhode Island’s largest veteran-service DeQuattro said OSDRI has experienced some on volunteers, whose contribu- provider, helping more than 2,000 veterans a recent competition from national veterans pro- tions are subject to the ups and year. OSDRI is headquartered in Johnston, grams, which often seek out the same donors downs of their shifting free time. with one-stop service centers in Johnston, West and fundraising organizers that have long sup- “Where if it’s a paid position, Warwick and Newport. ported OSDRI. then we’d have a lot more avail- About one-third of OSDRI’s budget, $750,000, “It’s not an overly huge state where you need ability,” Dalton said. is the result of fundraising, DeQuattro said. 17 different service providers,” DeQuattro said. Interested donors can contrib- Federal grants account for $1.1 million, she Since 2013, Dan Evangelista has been run- ute through the website, dareto- said. The nonprofit has also benefitted from ning the Rhode Island Military Organization dreamranch.org/donate. Hopeful- an endowment established at the Rhode Island lounge, a respite for members of the military ly, Dalton said, Dare to Dream will Foundation in 2016. and their families at T.F. Green Airport. grow its fundraising soon, though The fundraising slice is a crucial part of the The lounge’s main expense is for snacks competition for donors’ attention budget, she said, because it isn’t attached to and beverages for the tens of thousands of ac- and generosity is fierce. conditions that can tie their hands in special tive and retired members of the military from “It becomes a bit of a challenge. across New England who travel through T.F. We have a lot of veterans nonprof- ‘Fundraising is Green each year. Volunteers man the lounge its in Rhode Island,” she said. n in three four-hour shifts per day, including Evangelista. never an easy job.’ Supplying the foodstuffs requires a budget of about $1,000 per week. “It doesn’t cost too much because you get donations for food,” Evange- lista said. DEE DEQUATTRO, Operation Stand In a given day, about 300 servicemen and servicewomen and their families could stop in Down Rhode Island founder to rest in the lounge and relax while waiting for their flight. While they’re there, they can help circumstances. themselves to soda, snacks and Keurig-brewed WORLD TRAVELERS: Thumb- “It’s huge because that’s how we can help a coffee. But that’s not Evangelista’s favorite part tacks in a map mark the desti- veteran who doesn’t necessarily meet the condi- of the lounge. nations of the 14,000 military tions of a government grant,” DeQuattro said. “It’s more the storytelling,” he said. personnel that have visited the The majority of employees at OSDRI are paid The lounge does well in fundraising, usu- Rhode Island Military Organiza- from grant funding, DeQuattro said, while most ally through small, privately run fundraisers tion lounge at T.F. Green Airport of the donation funding goes toward services and private donations. In March, the South in Warwick since it opened in for veterans. County Rod & Gun Club hosted a fundraiser for 2013. “Fundraising is never an easy job,” she said. the lounge, donating $1,200 to the cause. “Little PBN PHOTO/DAVE HANSEN The $750,000 OSDRI receives in fundraising things like that are very helpful,” Evangelista www.pbn.com | 2018 GIVING GUIDE n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2018 | 11
THE JOHN E. FOGARTY FOUNDATION THE JOHN 1 Turks Head Place,E. SuiteFOGARTY 205 | Providence,FOUNDATION RI 02903 | 401.274.3279 | www.fogartyfoundation.org 1 Turks Head Place, Suite 205 | Providence, RI 02903 | 401.274.3279 | www.fogartyfoundation.org OUR WORK OUR WORKFOUNDATION has big dreams for people with developmental disabilities. THE FOGARTY Grants are awarded annually to non-profit organizations that work to integrate individuals with THE FOGARTY disabilities FOUNDATION programs in community-based has big dreams for people and services. We with funddevelopmental disabilities. innovative approaches that Grants are awarded annually to non-profit organizations enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities. that work to integrate individuals with disabilities in community-based programs and services. We fund innovative approaches that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities. OUR IMPACT OUR EACH IMPACT YEAR WE FUND approximately 30 organizations that help individuals gain employment skills for competitive jobs, live independently, experience theatre and the arts, improve health EACH YEAR with and wellness WE FUND approximately adapted 30 organizations physical activity that at area YMCA’s help and individuals build gain friendships employment with local skills for competitive jobs, live independently, experience theatre and the arts, improve high school and college age students. We vet all applications and strategically grant funds health to and wellness with adapted physical activity at area YMCA’s and build friendships with local programs that support our values of integrating individuals with disabilities in all aspects of high school living. community and college age students. We vet all applications and strategically grant funds to programs that support our values of integrating individuals with disabilities in all aspects of community living. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS 1964 GRANT DOLLARS FUNDRAISING EVENTS IMPACTED IN 2018 NUMBER OF YEAR ESTABLISHED 1964 AWARDED OVER THE $1M GRANT FUNDRAISING TH EVENTS THE 6 ANNUAL JOHN E. FOGARTY All proceeds from this event INDIVIDUALS 10,000+ IMPACTED IN LAST TEN DOLLARS YEARS AWARDED FOUNDATION GOLF INVITATIONAL fund the grants we make each OVER THE $1M THE 6TH ANNUAL JOHN E. FOGARTY YEAR year to support children and 2018 ESTABLISHED Monday, June 3, 2019 at the exclusive Shelter All proceeds from this event LAST TEN FOUNDATION GOLF INVITATIONAL adults fund thewith developmental grants we make each 10,000+ YEARS Harbor Golf Club in Charlestown, RI. disabilities. Monday, June 3, 2019 at the exclusive Shelter year to support children and Experience adults with Contact Ann developmental Telfer at ann@ Harbor GolfaClub wonderful day of golfRI.followed by an in Charlestown, disabilities. forgartyfoundation.org to elegant dinner and silent auction. 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Help us do more by donating at www.fogartyfoundation.org Give to the green people light with to peopledisabilities developmental with WHAT OUR FUNDING SUPPORTS developmental disabilities WHAT OUR FUNDING SUPPORTS adaptive adapted dance sports adaptive program adapted program dance sports Festival program MacColl program Ballet YMCA Festival Providence MacColl Lincoln Ballet YMCA The Vets Providence Lincoln The Vets MISSION BOARD MEMBERS STATEMENT MISSION BOARD OFFICERS MEMBERS MEMBERS IN MEMORIAM MARY FOGARTY MCANDREW JOSEPH P. BRUM The John E.STATEMENT Fogarty Foundation OFFICERS Chairperson MEMBERS TIMOTHY P. FLANIGAN, MD IN MEMORIAM for Persons with Intellectual and MARY FOGARTY MCANDREW LARRY JOSEPHT. P.GEMMA BRUM The John E. Fogarty Foundation HON. FRANK J. WILLIAMS KATHLEEN Chairperson TIMOTHY P.MCDEVITT FLANIGAN, GOLDBERGER, MD MA Developmental Disabilities seeks Vice Chairperson BRENDAN C. KANE LARRY T. GEMMA for Persons with Intellectual and HON. FRANK J. WILLIAMS JEREMY A. KAPSTEIN to support inclusive programs and ROBERT T. MURPHY, ESQ. KATHLEEN MCDEVITT GOLDBERGER, MA Developmental Disabilities seeks Vice Chairperson JOHN M. MCANDREW BRENDAN C. KANE services to improve and enhance President MERCEDES MCANDREW JEREMY A. KAPSTEIN Raymond W. Fogarty to support inclusive programs and ROBERT THOMAST.J.MURPHY, ESQ. ESQ. PAUL the quality of life for Rhode Island MCANDREW, JOHNP.M.MORAN MCANDREW 1957-2018 services to improve and enhance President Treasurer JOHN M. MURPHY, SR. MERCEDES MCANDREW Raymond W. Fogarty individuals with intellectual and THOMAS CLAIRE PAUL ROSENBAUM P. MORAN the quality of life for Rhode Island SHEILA K.J.COLLINS MCANDREW, ESQ. GAYLEM.F. TARZWELL, ESQ. 1957-2018 developmental disabilities (I/DD). Treasurer JOHN BRIAN MURPHY, SR. individuals with intellectual and Secretary CLAIREW. WORCESTER ROSENBAUM SHEILA K. COLLINS GAYLE F. TARZWELL, ESQ. developmental disabilities (I/DD). Secretary BRIAN W. 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