Becoming a Member Agency

The Fund for Community Progress adds new members to its federation periodically.

Benefits of Membership

Fund members cite many benefits. Among them:

• Joining other organizations in creating fairness and opportunity and democratizing philanthropy
• Raising UNRESTRICTED operating support through allocations and donor directed gifts (total payments typically $2,500 to $12,000)
• Collaborating with other agencies that share a similar mission
• Building organizational and fund development capacity
• Increasing visibility through public awareness

Key Criteria

To be considered for membership, an agency must meet The Fund's membership guidelines, some of which are:

• Share The Fund’s mission
• Involve its consumers in governance and decision-making
• Show evidence of organizational and financial stability
• Have its own 501(c)(3) status and be up to date on filings
• Be Rhode Island based

Agency Responsibilities

The Fund relies on support from its agencies to keep costs down. Members must:

• Commit to 35 hours/year of volunteer support:
• Participate on committees
• Help with workplace giving campaigns
• Attend the annual roast
• Prepare a self-evaluation on their performance