Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Alumni & Foundation anchors committed stewards in one mission: to unite students and alumni, faculty and staff, friends, and community partners to champion Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ's future through meaningful service, contributions, and active engagement.
We strive to build an ever-stronger culture of participation and giving–mobilizing engagement and contributions that together elevate Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ's promise of opportunity and its enduring impact.
The work that our committees pursue means that their members are truly A.N.C.H.O.R.S. of our institution. These individuals: Advocate, Network, Contribute, Help, Organize, Recruit, and Serve. Please email the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Alumni & Foundation at alumni@ric.edu if you are interested in learning more or joining one of the working committees.
The Executive Committee shall report any action taken by it to the Board of Directors at its next meeting. The Executive Committee shall provide an annual performance review of the Executive Director to the Board of Directors. The designation of the Executive Committee and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve any Director of any responsibility imposed by law.
The Committee shall focus on matters related to the organization’s financial operations, including reviewing, approving, monitoring or reporting upon the annual operating budget of the organization and ensuring that the organization is utilizing best practices in development of the same.
The Committee shall meet at least annually to appoint the Corporation’s independent auditors and meet with the Treasurer of the Corporation to establish the scope of the audit to be conducted. The Committee shall receive and review the audit of the Corporation and report thereon at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.
The Committee shall review and act upon recommendations of the professional staff and of any outside investment advisors employed by the Corporation in reference to the investment of Corporation funds. The Chair or a designated committee member shall report to the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Directors on any and all actions taken.
The Committee shall nominate persons to serve as Directors and officers of the Corporation. Such nominations shall be submitted at the annual meetings of the Corporation for approval by the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for providing orientation and training to new Board members and officers, as well as filling vacancies in the Board of Directors and officers.
The Committee shall provide strategic direction for volunteer initiatives, career engagement and events. The Engagement Committee will recruit and manage volunteers to assist the College with events, career networking, mentoring, and other volunteer opportunities that improve the alumni or collegiate experience for the College community. Board members are encouraged to volunteer.
The Committee shall focus on matters related to the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the Corporation’s philanthropic contributions.This committee may also assist with planning the Corporation’s fundraising and donor recognition events and activities.
We are committed stewards who unite students and alumni, faculty and staff, friends and community partners to champion Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ's future through meaningful service, contributions, and active engagement.