RI Humanities

Thursday, Dec. 5th - Join RI Humanities staff and the URI Center for Humanities for "The Humanities and Civic Health in Rhode Island." Registration required: uri.edu/news/2024/12/h…

Join the #GivingTuesday movement today by celebrating all that the humanities do to strengthen Rhode Island’s diverse communities! Your gift connects Rhode Islanders to the transformational power of the humanities. Donate at: ow.ly/gQKn50Ujv9W

Can we count on you for #GivingTuesday? Help us meet our goal with a gift of $5, $10, or $20 to support RI Humanities. The first 10 donors receive a free, limited edition, National Humanities Conference water bottle! Donate at: rihumanities.org/get-involved/d…

RI Humanities is now accepting applications for a part-time Development & Engagement Coordinator to be an essential part of our team. This role is 20 hours/week and will begin in January 2025. Deadline to apply is 5:00 PM on Nov. 25th. Details at: ow.ly/2LTy50U3u90

Join RI Humanities this October (and into November!) as we mark National Arts and Humanities Month with our colleagues at the RI State Council on the Arts. Check out this listing of upcoming webinars and cultural programs. Learn more at: ow.ly/MY6X50TBtHv #NAHM

🌊 Volunteer for the National Humanities Conference in Providence! Help with check-in, tag along on tours, and guide attendees to programming—plus, attend sessions post-shift! 📅 Nov 13-17. Sign up: ow.ly/xbPO50TuEbJ #VolunteerRI #MakingWaves2024 #RIHumanities #nhc24ri

Rhode Island Humanities is hosting two virtual sessions in September on our grant opportunities for the upcoming year! Sessions will be via Zoom on Sept. 11 and 13. Click here for details & to register: ow.ly/21KJ50SXVYS

Check out this short-term contract role to boost engagement with the upcoming National Humanities Conference. Details at: ow.ly/fh1Y50SWJsR

The deadline our final mini grant cycle of the season is fast approaching. If you're looking to apply, make sure to submit by the August 1 deadline. Details at: rihumanities.org/grants/grantma…

We're hiring! Help us spread the word about this opportunity to support RI Humanities as a Grantmaking & Humanities Initiatives Coordinator. Deadline to apply is August 12, 2024. Details at: ow.ly/QNxf50SyXYm

Rhode Island Humanities is taking a summer break from July 1-5 so our office will be closed next week. Photo credit: Beavertail State Park, Rachael Jeffers.

Last week, RI Humanities Executive Director Elizabeth Francis attended a retreat with other council directors from across the country hosted at the Minnesota Humanities Center in St. Paul. We're grateful to be part of this national network of peer humanities councils. @HumFed

Melissa Wong joined the RI Humanities team in February 2021 and has been an invaluable member of the Grants & Humanities Initiatives team ever since. This month, she will conclude her time at RI Humanities and transition to a new role. Read more at: ow.ly/VjiJ50S8KzO

RI Humanities is thrilled to announce $90,000 in general operating support grants awarded through the New State-Funding THRIVE Grant program. Congratulations to the 18 organizations! Details at: ow.ly/FvUn50S8Kpy

A big thank you to our community for supporting Rhode Island Humanities on #401Gives Day! We are pleased to report that we raised $2,935 dollars. We couldn't have done it without each and every one one of your donations. Thank you again for supporting!

#401Gives ends at 6PM today! We have been so inspired by our community’s generosity–thank you to those of you who joined us already with a gift. Don’t delay! Will you be just one of 17 donors to help us cross the finish line and reach our goal of 50 unique donations?

Thank you to those of you who joined us already for #401Gives! If you haven’t given yet, there’s still time! Will you join us today by making a gift in support of Rhode Island Humanities?

Today is the day! Rhode Island Humanities is excited to participate in #401 Gives. Giving starts at 5AM EST. Early donations give Rhode Island Humanities a better chance at prizes and publicity!

Deadline EXTENDED for Session Proposals for 2024 NHC - now due April 10th. The theme is: Making Waves, Navigating Currents of Change. Don't delay -- the new deadline is Wednesday, April 10, 2024 by 11:59 PM EST. Full details at: ow.ly/cex950R55uQ

Save the date! Rhode Island Humanities is excited to join hundreds of nonprofits across the Ocean State in a local day of charitable giving, #401Gives! Gifts of $5 and up will support the humanities in the Ocean State. Giving starts on Monday 4/1.