Providentia Society

The Providentia Society honors the contributions of Providence College women of the past 50 years. It empowers and encourages alumnae and their supporters to advocate for issues that elevate and amplify women’s voices through collective giving.

Members of the Society inspire others to serve as philanthropists, engage with each other, and strengthen their connection with Providence College.

2024 Her Journey Symposium

Providentia Impact Grants

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Underwrite projects, programs, and activities that promote, empower, and amplify women of all ages.

Providentia Endowed Fund

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Give now to support Providentia initiatives and grant funding opportunities.

Society Membership

An annual contribution of $1,917 or above to the Providentia Endowed Fund provides an invitation for membership into the Providentia Society.

Yearly renewal of membership is required to be recognized as an active member of the Providentia Society.

Recent Graduate Membership Levels
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Recent Graduate Membership Levels

All gifts must be designated to the Providentia Endowed Fund.

1 – 5 Years | $100 Annual Gift
6 – 10 Years | $500 Annual Gift
11 – 14 Years | $1,000 Annual Gift

To donate to the Providentia Endowed Fund, open the give.providence.edu, under Designation – Make Your Selection, select ‘Other ‘ and type in Providentia Endowed Fund for the designation.

Leadership Committee
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Leadership Committee

The mission of the Providentia Leadership Committee is to appropriately steward gifts made to the Providentia Endowed Fund by collaborating with the College to award grants. Distributions from the Fund will be granted to members of the PC community and used to underwrite projects, programs, and activities that promote, empower, and amplify women of all ages. These annual grants will support initiatives that strengthen the academic, social, and spiritual growth of the Providence College community.

Twenty-six benefactors serve as inaugural members of the Leadership Committee; therefore, we are not currently onboarding new members.

The Leadership Committee will be guided by the following pillars:

Enhancement of leadership skills
Amplification of women’s voices and experiences
Access to programs and opportunities that inspire participation in a full range of academic and career pursuits
Increased connection among alumnae and Providence College

Leadership Committee member benefits will include the following:

Review and evaluate grant applications for funding allocations
Receive fiscal year endowment report for the Providentia Endowed Fund

Sponsored Membership
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Membership Benefits

For their support, Society members will receive exclusive society benefits, including,

Annual recognition on the Providence College website
Access to biannual Providentia Society newsletter
Invitation to the annual Providentia Grant Impact Presentations & Networking Reception
Registration to the biennial Providentia Leadership Symposium
Access to exclusive networking opportunities with fellow members, student leaders and campus leadership
Invitations to special events hosted by the College and sponsored by the Society including lectures, women’s athletics events, performing arts, and gallery events

Annual Grant Process

Providence College is pleased to offer these yearly grant competitions to the campus community through the Providentia Endowed Fund.

The Providentia Endowed Fund was established to empower and encourage alumnae and their supporters in their pursuit to elevate and amplify women’s voices at Providence College. While the fund was established to celebrate the legacy and contributions of women in our community, we are committed to upholding the principles of equity and inclusion as outlined in Title IX and in accordance with the College’s Non-Discrimination Policy. Therefore, in accordance with Title IX, grant proposals must be open to all eligible individuals regardless of sex.

All applications submitted will be reviewed by a member of the Office of Institutional Advancement and shared with the Providentia Leadership Committee for consideration.

Impact Grants

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The annual grant process underwrites projects, programs and activities up to $10,000 for students, faculty and staff.

Mini Grants

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The mini grant program supports short-term student initiatives with awards up to $1,000.

For More Information

For more information about joining the Providentia Society or to apply for grant funding, please contact Maureen Donaghey, senior associate director of donor engagement and women’s philanthropy, at mdonaghe@providence.edu or (401) 865-2998.