PROVIDENCE, RI, January 14, 2025–Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Haffenreffer as Vice President of Philanthropy. Kristen brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, development, and community engagement to FSRI’s mission of advancing equity and providing critical services to children, families, and communities.
Prior to joining FSRI, Kristen served as the Director of Development for Rhode Island PBS and The Nonviolence Institute, where she led fundraising initiatives that significantly increased community support for the organizations. She was also the Founding Executive Director of Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education, an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for children impacted by parental incarceration.
Kristen is deeply committed to community service and currently serves on several local boards, including the Rhode Island Black Business Association, reflecting her dedication to promoting equity and inclusion throughout the state.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kristen to Family Service of Rhode Island,” said Margaret Holland McDuff, CEO of FSRI. “Her proven leadership and passion for making a difference will play a key role in strengthening our philanthropic efforts and expanding our impact.”
As Vice President of Philanthropy, Kristen will oversee all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and strategic partnerships, ensuring FSRI’s programs have the resources needed to address Rhode Island’s most pressing challenges.
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About Us: At Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), we succeed by lifting others. Founded in 1892, our long history of non-profit service has always been tailored to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of the diverse Rhode Island community in which we serve. We have three offices located in Providence, but our employees provide impactful services state-wide. We are engaged, committed, and passionate about our work helping others, and care deeply about our mission to advance equity, opportunity, and hope in our communities.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Will Tregaskis at 401-744-3565 or emailtregaskiswi@familyserviceri.org.
