University of Rhode Island Foundation

University Development at URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement (URIFAE) secures contributions from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends on behalf of the University of Rhode Island. New commitments combined with distributions from the endowment amount to some $30 million for use across the University annually, typically rising from year to year. These resources address a variety of areas including scholarships, faculty, academic programs, and new initiatives to enrich the URI experience. We are grateful to the individuals and organizations whose generosity plays such a significant role in advancing a community of excellence, diversity, and innovation. URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement President Lil Breul O'Rourke leads these efforts under the guidance of a volunteer Board of Directors and in concert with University leadership. Our Mission The URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement aspires to be a leader in support of the University of Rhode Island’s pursuit of excellence. The mission of the organization is to inspire and steward philanthropic support benefiting URI and to inform and engage alumni as committed partners of the University, its mission and traditions. In all its activities, URIFAE strives for core values of transparency, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and respect. Our Vision We aspire to be a leader in university development in the University of Rhode Island's pursuit of excellence. Our History The University of Rhode Island Foundation was established in 1957 and served URI as an independent 501(c)(3) corporation charged with raising and managing private support for the University. With an original charge of managing the University's endowment, the Foundation became responsible for all URI fundraising activities on January 1, 2008, employing a staff of experienced development professionals, financial management specialists, and administrative personnel. On July 1, 2019, the Foundation joined with the former Alumni Association to better serve the University and alumni as URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement.