Fundraising Highlights

Fiscal Year 2022

More than $30 million was committed to the University of Rhode Island during fiscal year 2022, including new pledges, outright gifts, new planned gifts, and matching gifts. This generous support contributed to enhanced funding for student access, faculty leadership, innovative and distinctive academic programs, strategic opportunities, and the overall learning experience at the University.

In all, 9,819 individuals and organizations contributed. Approximately 56 percent of the gift total came from alumni, while parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and others also generously supported the University.

First-time donors totaled 2,801. New contributors are an important segment that will continue to be a priority as URIFAE works to increase participation.

All of these commitments count toward the $300 million goal of Big Ideas. Bold Plans. The Campaign for the University of Rhode Island, which will position the University for ongoing success for years to come.

$30,034,188

48%

OUTRIGHT GIFTS

33.4%

NEW PLANNED GIFTS

18.6%

NEW PLEDGES

AMOUNT COMMITTED BY DONOR CATEGORY

L ALUMNI ...................56.2% L FRIENDS ..................21.3% L FOUNDATIONS .............. 9.8% L OTHER ..................... 6.6% L CORPORATIONS ............. 3.8% L PARENTS ................... 1.2% L FACULTY/STAFF ............. 1.1%

COMMITMENTS BY PURPOSE

L OPERATING GIFTS ............57% L ENDOWED GIFTS .............28% L RHODYNOW .................12% L CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ....... 3%