Nonprofit Appreciation Month
November is Nonprofit Appreciation Month, and the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact has more than a month's worth of thank you activities planned for Rhode Island nonprofits!
Here is what we have in store:
Here is what we have in store:
- Celebratory events across the state
- Prize drawings for both individual nonprofit staff and for organizations
- Social media campaign to recognize the great work of Ocean State nonprofits -- with mini-grant drawings!
CELEBRATION EVENTS -- Register for all Alliance events
- Snuggle with some furry creatures at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton -- Friday, November 6, 10:00am-noon
- Test your trivia skills with other nonprofit brainiacs at Audrey's in South Kingstown -- Friday, November 20, 8:00-10:00pm
- Connect with other nonprofit staff with light bites at the Westerly Library and then stroll the illuminated streets and galleries of Westerly -- Wednesday, December 3, 4:30-6:30pm
- Welcome the holidays with the Festival of Lights at Roger Williams Park Zoo -- Friday, December 11, 4:30-8:30pm
SELF CARE OPPORTUNITIES
There are also opportunities for you to take advantage of free programs offered by local nonprofits this month. Don't miss this chance for some wellness self-care, offered by nonprofits around the state. (Follow the registration links to register directly at the host nonprofit's site.)
- Meditation hosted by SHRI Studio in Pawtucket -- Monday, November 9, 5:15-5:45pm -- Registration link
- Monday Lunchtime Community Meditation Gathering hosted by Brown University Mindfulness -- each week at noon-12:30pm -- Registration link
- Nature Walk hosted by Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown -- Wednesday, November 18, 3:00-3:45pm -- Meet at 2:45pm at the Welcome Center. No registration required
SOCIAL MEDIA MINI GRANTS
Encourage your supporters to say what they appreciate about your organization on social media during November, and tag the Alliance -- you'll be entered into drawings for mini-grants! Or shout out another nonprofit that you appreciate during the month, and you'll both be entered into the mini-grant drawings. For more information, check out our Nonprofit Appreciation Month toolkit for nonprofits.
PRIZE DRAWINGS
During the month, we will have prize drawings for different categories, for organizations:
- Alliance members
- Organizational profiles on Give4GoodRI
- Follow Alliance for Nonprofit Impact on Instagram
- Recognized another nonprofit on social media and tagged the Alliance
For individuals:
- Created Alliance HQ profile
- Participated in an Alliance program or event in fall 2025
- Posted a selfie with the Nonprofit Appreciation Month logo