Cortney Nicolato
@cortneynicolato.bsky.social
Community Builder and Champion for all that's good in Rhode Island. Proud to be Prez & CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, Trustee - URI, Instructor - Northeastern U. US Masters Swimmer.
TY @tednesi.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social for having me on @wpri12.bsky.social Newsmakers this week. #UnitedIsTheWay
NEWSMAKERS: United Way of RI CEO @cortneynicolato.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss federal fundings cuts, RI's new nonprofit exec pay law - and how a clay mine in Georgia helps fund her organization
Watch online now - Friday/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the podcast
Watch online now - Friday/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the podcast
July 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
TY @tednesi.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social for having me on @wpri12.bsky.social Newsmakers this week. #UnitedIsTheWay
Gnarly weather in Jamestown. @wpri12.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Gnarly weather in Jamestown. @wpri12.bsky.social
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Thank you, @providencejournal.bsky.social and United Way of Rhode Island @cortneynicolato.bsky.social for highlighting the work of @9librariespvd.bsky.social in today's Projo! #libraries #community #learning #PVD #RI
Community Libraries of Providence goes beyond books. How they're supporting neighborhoods
We asked library director Cheryl Space to tell us more about the association.
www.providencejournal.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thank you, @providencejournal.bsky.social and United Way of Rhode Island @cortneynicolato.bsky.social for highlighting the work of @9librariespvd.bsky.social in today's Projo! #libraries #community #learning #PVD #RI
Very sorry to hear about Senate President Ruggerio’s passing. He was an incredible champion for United Way (especially our 211 program), @universityofri.bsky.social and the residents of our beloved state.
TY, Donny, for your service and dedication.
thepublicsradio.org/politics/ri-...
TY, Donny, for your service and dedication.
thepublicsradio.org/politics/ri-...
RI Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, 76, has died - TPR: The Public's Radio
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, 76, the longest serving lawmaker in the state and an influential local political player for decades, died early Monday. “It is with deepest sorrow t...
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April 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Very sorry to hear about Senate President Ruggerio’s passing. He was an incredible champion for United Way (especially our 211 program), @universityofri.bsky.social and the residents of our beloved state.
TY, Donny, for your service and dedication.
thepublicsradio.org/politics/ri-...
TY, Donny, for your service and dedication.
thepublicsradio.org/politics/ri-...
Reposted by Cortney Nicolato
Commentary by @cortneynicolato.bsky.social: Amid funding reductions and increasing demand for services, participation in the United Way’s sixth annual fundraiser for nonprofits is stronger than ever, writes CEO.
‘Rhode Islanders have their nonprofits’ backs’: 401Gives breaks all records, leader says - The Boston Globe
Amid funding reductions and increasing demand for services, the United Way’s sixth annual fundraiser for nonprofits is stronger than ever, writes CEO.
www.bostonglobe.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Commentary by @cortneynicolato.bsky.social: Amid funding reductions and increasing demand for services, participation in the United Way’s sixth annual fundraiser for nonprofits is stronger than ever, writes CEO.
#401Gives starts in less than 48 hours! 656 nonprofits are participating this year - the most ever! Go to 401Gives.org today and start planning your giving. Let’s make this one ybs best yet! #UnitedIsTheWay
March 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#401Gives starts in less than 48 hours! 656 nonprofits are participating this year - the most ever! Go to 401Gives.org today and start planning your giving. Let’s make this one ybs best yet! #UnitedIsTheWay
Looking forward to joining Kayla Fish on @wpri12.bsky.social 4pm newscast! Tune in! #UnitedIsTheWay
March 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Looking forward to joining Kayla Fish on @wpri12.bsky.social 4pm newscast! Tune in! #UnitedIsTheWay
We are just hours away from United Way of Rhode Island’s Power of Women! @luvvie.bsky.social - this room will be filled with incredible humans who are all in on making change in our community and building a tomorrow with opportunities for Rhode Islanders! Can’t wait! #UnitedIsTheWay
March 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We are just hours away from United Way of Rhode Island’s Power of Women! @luvvie.bsky.social - this room will be filled with incredible humans who are all in on making change in our community and building a tomorrow with opportunities for Rhode Islanders! Can’t wait! #UnitedIsTheWay
Throughout our 99 year history, United Way of RI has served RI families and nonprofits through good times and great challenges. This moment is no exception. TY @alexagagosz.bsky.social for sharing our plans! #UnitedIsTheWay
NEW: While the uncertainty surrounding federal funding grows, threatening the stability of nonprofit organizations, executives at the United Way of RI say they’re “doubling down” on their support with a new infusion of cash.
@bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
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‘They can’t face any cuts’: United Way of R.I. launches a fund for nonprofits - The Boston Globe
“There are a lot of organizations in Rhode Island who are providing food and shelters across the state,” said CEO and president Cortney Nicolato.
www.bostonglobe.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Throughout our 99 year history, United Way of RI has served RI families and nonprofits through good times and great challenges. This moment is no exception. TY @alexagagosz.bsky.social for sharing our plans! #UnitedIsTheWay
SOOOO excited for United Way of Rhode Island's Power of Women Luncheon on March 20th. We will be celebrating the amazing women who contribute to our state and we will have the incomparable @luvvie.bsky.social as our keynote speaker! Join us!
www.unitedwayri.org/event/pow2025/
www.unitedwayri.org/event/pow2025/
Join us at Power of Women: Leading with Purpose - United Way of Rhode Island
Join us for Power of Women: Leading With Purpose, our reimagined celebration formerly known as Power of the Purse. This year’s event brings together women from across Rhode Island during Women’s Histo...
www.unitedwayri.org
March 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
SOOOO excited for United Way of Rhode Island's Power of Women Luncheon on March 20th. We will be celebrating the amazing women who contribute to our state and we will have the incomparable @luvvie.bsky.social as our keynote speaker! Join us!
www.unitedwayri.org/event/pow2025/
www.unitedwayri.org/event/pow2025/
What’s exactly ONE MONTH FROM TODAY?!? My favorite day in Rhode Island - #401Gives Day! Is your favorite nonprofit registered and ready? #UnitedIsTheWay
March 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What’s exactly ONE MONTH FROM TODAY?!? My favorite day in Rhode Island - #401Gives Day! Is your favorite nonprofit registered and ready? #UnitedIsTheWay