Welcome to the Rhode Island Chapter!

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Rhode Island Chapter (AFP-RI) is dedicated to improving the skills of fundraising professionals, increasing the participation of members and non-members alike in chapter activities and expanding our professional and career opportunities to embrace the diversity of our communities.

MISSION: The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy.

2025 Youth in Philanthropy Scholar Cecelia Jarosz with AFP-RI Board Member Amy Gonsalves

2025 Outstanding Philanthropic Citizen Barbara A. Papitto with AFP-RI Board Member Tim McCaig

2025 Outstanding Philanthropic Business: O-N Radio Woonsocket

Members of the 2025 AFP-RI Board of Directors at the National Philanthropy Day Celebration

Announcements

Conference Registration Now Open

By: Jessica Frantz , 10 days ago
Registration is now open for AFP-RI’s conference and annual meeting! It’s an energizing opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside your nonprofit peers.

This year’s program features timely, practical sessions designed to meet you where you are:

Economic Impact in Philanthropy Panel

Breakout Sessions – Choose your focus with interactive sessions on what successful Board engagement looks like in 2026 and navigating your career path from individual contributor to executive leadership

AI in Philanthropy Panel
Learn More and Register
Announcing Allegra Providence's 2026 FootPRINT Fund

By: Jessica Frantz , 2 months ago

AFP-RI is pleased to share that our friends at Allegra, Providence have just launched their 2026 FootPRINT Fund campaign. Our FootPRINT gives nonprofits the ability to get up to $ 500 in free printing.

Supporting the community is a core value at Allegra, and the FootPRINT Fund^® was designed to directly assist nonprofits create a "lasting impression" by increasing visibility and awareness "one step at a time." To date, Allegra Providence has awarded over $100,000 to our local nonprofits in Rhode Island.

Applications will be accepted through 3/13/2026.

Learn More and Apply