GRANTMAKERS COUNCIL OF RHODE ISLAND INC

GRANTMAKERS COUNCIL OF RHODE ISLAND INC

The Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island (GCRI) is an institutional investor and philanthropic organization based in Providence, Rhode Island. GCRI facilitates collaboration, networking, and learning among grantmakers and philanthropic organizations within the state. As a member of the United Philanthropy Forum, the organization provides resources including philanthropy guides, federal funding navigation tools, and nonprofit capacity building support. Its activities encompass programming, events, catalyst groups, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen the local philanthropic ecosystem. GCRI highlights and supports initiatives like the Nonprofit Innovation Lab, a joint effort by United Way of Rhode Island and Social Enterprise Greenhouse that offers seed funding to local organizations developing solutions for pressing social issues. Through these initiatives, GCRI helps accelerate ideas with the potential to create positive social impact across sectors such as arts and culture, children and youth, and community development. The organization also provides research and data on nonprofit leadership and equity to inform the strategies of its members.