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Wednesday, February 25 2026

8 AM - 9:45 AM
Networking event/social meet …

Presented by The Heart of Rhode Island

 

Bring your cards, your best self & your networking hat!! 150 seats, always sold out. Let’s build community, one connection at a time. ☕️

The Heart of Rhode Island was founded in March 2022 and is still going strong! With 150+ attendees monthly and a sell‑out streak since September 2023, this event has become Rhode Island’s go-to space for authentic connection, community, and collaboration.

📍 Parking Tips for CIC Providence:
Richmond Garage – 280 Richmond Street (4 min walk)
South Street Landing – 330 Eddy Street (5 min walk)
Clifford Garage – 75 Clifford Street (2 min walk)
…or park across the Point Street Bridge for a brisk 5‑minute walk to start your day with intention!

 

Cost: $12.51 per ticket

 

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1 PM - 2 PM
Webinar

Presented by TechSoup

 

AI Impact Hour is a practical, interactive conversation designed for executive directors, staff, board members, and volunteers who want to understand what AI can realistically do in a nonprofit setting. You’ll see simple demonstrations and real examples, and you'll have a chance to share your experiences, challenges, and insights with the group.

 

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Streamline communication and content creation
  • Organize information and reduce repetitive tasks
  • Support fundraising and outreach with beginner-friendly tools

 

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2 PM - 3 PM
Webinar

Presented by GrantStation

 

Whether you’re part of an established nonprofit constantly searching for new funding to expand your programs, or you’re a one-person development office, which means you need to do it all, GrantStation can work for you because it is designed to help nonprofit organizations of all sizes get funded.

 

You’ll learn:
  • how to find private, state, and national funding opportunities using GrantStation’s databases;
  • how to adjust your search terms so you can discover funding opportunities you never thought to explore;
  • how you can use a funder’s up-to-date profile along with the decision matrix to vet funders and save time; and,
  • how both beginners and pros can benefit from the in-depth tutorials in the “Build Strategy” and “Write Proposals” sections.

 

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2 PM - 3 PM
Webinar

Presented by the Alliance for Justice

Cost: $60

 

If your organization wants to engage in coalition work with multiple types of tax-exempt organizations, this workshop will help explain how different types of nonprofit organizations can work together while staying in compliance with the law.

Participants will learn:

  • The different roles of 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, unions, and political organizations;
  • The federal tax rules affecting how these organizations can work together;
  • The legal separations necessary between affiliated organizations, such as funding and fundraising constraints; and
  • Permissible joint activities of different types of nonprofits, including election-year activities.

 

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4:45 PM - 7 PM
Networking event/social meet …

Presented by the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerence

 

Network with fellow members, guests, elected officials, and business & non-profit leaders.
 Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and dinner.
 Celebrate the Chamber, our accomplishments, and the vibrant community we serve.

 

Evening Program
4:45–5:30 PM – Cocktail Reception
5:30 PM – Food Stations
6:15 PM – Speaking Program (Keynote TBA)
7:30 PM – Farewell

 

Pricing

Member 175.00 per person (Includes VIP Pre-Event Cocktail Reception)

Non-Member 225.00 per person

Reserved Sponsor Table of 8 - 2,000.00

 

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