{"id":45630,"date":"2026-01-15T15:21:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/?page_id=45630"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:23:23","slug":"giving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/about\/giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">The College of Business is committed to preparing students to be effective and ethical leaders who will use their careers to create value for society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>There are many ways for you to be a part of this effort, and giving to the College is one of the most important. Your gift can inspire students to pursue knowledge, expand the reach of faculty research, bring distinguished speakers to share expertise with the URI community, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alumni, parents, friends, and corporate partners who contribute to the college are essential to our success, and we are deeply grateful for everything they do for the University of Rhode Island.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/68424\/donations\/new\" title=\"\">give now<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urifoundation.org\/\" title=\"\">uri foundation<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alumni.uri.edu\/\" title=\"\">alumni<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1235\/Rhodynow_Gift-Commitment-form.vs2_.pdf\" title=\"\">rhody now gift form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">College of Business Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The College is focused on meeting the needs of today\u2019s students while positioning ourselves for strategic opportunities in the future. Explore a number of possibilities to align your gift with your areas of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RhodyNow Fund: College of Business<\/strong><br>The College of Business has two RhodyNow Funds, including RhodyNow: Business Dean\u2019s Excellent Fund and RhodyNow: MBA Fund. These funds support immediate needs for students and faculty, internships, international experience, professional development, financial, enhanced facilities, technology, and more. Support the RhodyNow Fund using this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1235\/Rhodynow_Gift-Commitment-form.vs2_.pdf\">form<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scholarships<\/strong><br>Scholarships provide life-changing opportunities for students and make us a competitive destination for top applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establishing an Endowment<\/strong><br>You can establish your own endowed fund or contribute to an existing fund to leave a lasting mark and secure a bright future for the College.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty Support<\/strong><br>Endowed professorships attract and retain top-tier faculty and inspire influential teaching and research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Event Sponsorship<\/strong><br>Sponsoring events, such as the annual Alumni Career Day, advances professional development for students. Deloitte Consulting recently sponsored our Fireside Chat Series, bringing industry leaders to campus to speak with students about careers, required skills, and industry trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Contact<\/h1>\n\n<p>If you have questions, or wish to discuss specific areas for support, contact Tim Babcock, senior director of development, at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tbabcock@uri.edu\">tbabcock@uri.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 401.874.2618.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"small\">All gifts are tax-deductible and managed by the URI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. To accommodate giving preferences, contributions to the College may be given anytime as cash or securities, real estate or property or in the future in the form of an annuity, remainder trust, or bequest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/uri-professors-aiding-states-push-to-become-national-leader-in-artificial-intelligence\/\">URI professors aiding state\u2019s push to become national leader in artificial intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/uri-professors-answer-the-question-do-ceo-accents-play-a-role-in-investors-decision-making\/\">URI professors answer the question: Do CEO accents play a role in investors\u2019 decision-making?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/uri-marketing-majors-now-earning-dual-certification-upon-graduating\/\"><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/uri-marketing-majors-now-earning-dual-certification-upon-graduating\/\">URI marketing majors now earning dual certification upon graduating<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The College of Business is committed to preparing students to be effective and ethical leaders who will use their careers to create value for society. 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