As Rhode Island’s only community foundation, we mobilize generosity and motivate change that makes a difference. Since 1916, we’ve been a funder and true partner to those who help this state thrive, working hard at each table, across every community, by their side to improve the lives of all Rhode Islanders. Only together, through strong collaboration and building on work that’s come before, can we create progress that lasts. We share the information below to help communicate the important work of our partners and how the Rhode Island Foundation is by their side every step of the way.

Acknowledging a Rhode Island Foundation Grant, Investment, or Program

If your organization would like to recognize a grant, investment, or other support received through the Rhode Island Foundation when communicating in press releases, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, and other promotional materials, you may refer to the following guidance on acknowledgements.

How to List the Support

• “[INSERT PROJECT NAME or ORGANZIATION] is supported in part from the [INSERT GRANT, INVESTMENT, or PROGRAM NAME] at the Rhode Island Foundation.
• “Funding for the [INSERT PROJECT NAME] was provided by [INSERT FUND NAME] of at the Rhode Island Foundation.”

How to Tag us on Social Media

If your organization would like to post on social media acknowledging a Rhode Island Foundation grant, investment, or program, we can be tagged on the following social media channels:

• X (former Twitter): @rifoundation
• Facebook: @rhodelandfoundation
• Instagram  : @rhodeislandfoundation
• LinkedIn: Rhode-Island-Foundation  

Other Communications

If you plan to recognize your grant in a press release, or other type of communication that faces a large public audience (such as an organizational newsletter or publication, or an industry newsletter or publication, etc.) please share it with us for review of any references to the Foundation, or for direct quote or comment from the Foundation, at least 7 business days prior to distribution.

Here to Help

For further assistance regarding media announcements, please contact our Senior Communications Officer Chris Barnett at cbarnett@rifoundation.org or (401) 427-4055.

 

Rhode Island Foundation Logo

Before using our logo, please consult our brand guidelines: 

Brand Guidelines for Grantees-1.pdf
 

Our logo consists of a word mark available in our signature navy or white color options. You can download the files via the links below:

Horizontal - Navy; no background

Horizontal - White; no background

 

Advertisements and event tickets

If your grant support includes an opportunity for a program ad and/or event tickets, please contact our Communications and Marketing Officer Jamie Hull at jhull@rifoundation.org to coordinate.