Membership with the Pawtucket Foundation
Become a member of the Pawtucket Foundation by making an annual tax-deductible contribution for operational support and to sustain our ongoing initiatives. As a member, you will have a voice in our important advocacy work, the opportunity to perform valuable community service and be part of a diverse business network with access to numerous opportunities to showcase your business, products and services.
Why businesses should join
Membership Form 2011Members of The Pawtucket Foundation are a part of an organization that builds public-private partnerships, advocates for strategic investments and maintains a clear vision for the community’s future. Benefits to members include:
- Association with a dynamic organization providing local and regional leadership in the areas of land-use and transportation planning, economic development and cultural affairs
- Opportunity to shape the Pawtucket community vision and provide direction of the organization
- Invitations to all Pawtucket Foundation events, including our Annual Meeting, Awards Celebration, Proud Day and Breakfast Series
- Recognition in the Foundation’s Annual Report and promotional materials distributed to members, prospective members, members of the media, and public
- Recognition on our email list-serve, reaching close to 1,000 leaders, decision-makers and media members
- Exposure on the Foundation’s website, receiving thousands of unique visitors and linked from a number of external sites.
Ways to Contribute
Membership Contributions:
Membership contributions make up 68% of The Pawtucket Foundation’s annual budget and provide the capital to carry out the Foundation’s mission. The generous support of our members is essential for our programs, planning resources, staff and general operations. Contributions under $2,000 may be made via the PayPal button. Contributions of any size may be made by printing and mailing a Membership Form: Membership Form 2011 (pdf).
Click to see a our 2010/2011 membership list: 2010-2011 Membership List (pdf).
Endowment Contributions:
The Pawtucket Foundation recently created an endowment to sustain our mission in perpetuity. Endowed funds earn income that will supplement the organization’s operation. Consider a contribution to our endowment in addition to your annual membership contribution, or consider this opportunity when estate planning.
Event Sponsorship:
In addition to general operations and programming the Foundation annually hosts a number of special events. Income from events benefit the organization and help to sustain programming expenses.
- Awards Celebration: As our largest event, the Annual Awards Celebration is regarded as Pawtucket’s premier recognition ceremony. More than 400 elite business leaders, nonprofit executives and elected decision makers annually attend. The program honors outstanding contributions to the community. Sponsorship packages are available.
- Pawtucket Proud Day: This corporate volunteer outing annually draws more than 100 individuals and 25 businesses to revitalize key sites around the community. In just seven years, more than 900 volunteers have completed 58 projects across Pawtucket and Central Falls. Contributions are directly invested in projects, supplies and refreshments for the day.
Landscape Improvement:
Fund The Landscape Improvement Fund directs 100% of contributions to improve streetscapes in Pawtucket and Central Falls. The Fund, formed in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls has planted 85 Cherry Trees along Roosevelt Avenue and hosted the First Annual Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival in 2010.