Shows
The Business of GivingCortney Nicolato of United Way of Rhode Island on Leading with Data, Taking Political Risk, and Making Change StickMost organizations approaching their 100th anniversary would be looking back and celebrating past achievements. United Way of Rhode Island is doing the opposite. Under Cortney Nicolato’s leadership, they’re taking bigger swings than ever, from meeting a $100 million racial equity commitment ahead of schedule to becoming the go-to source of real-time community data for state policymakers.Cortney returned to her home state after building a national career because she wanted to help the communities that helped her growing up as a latchkey kid in Pawtucket. She transformed United Way from the inside first, rebuilding the board and...
2026-02-0434 min
The Dan Yorke ShowUnited Way's Cortney Nicolato, Plaintiff in SNAP LawsuitCortney Nicolato, President and CEO, United Way of Rhode Island - who are a plaintiff in the legal challenge to the Trump administration's SNAP suspension - joins the show to offer perspective on the travel and impact of the case, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0718 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News7/2/2025: United Way's Nicolato; Bishop LewandowskiThis week on Newsmakers: United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato discusses how the organization is dealing with federal funding cuts, a new state law on nonprofit executive pay, and how a salt mine in Georgia helps cover United Way's overhead; then, 12 News anchor Mike Montecalvo talks one-on-one with Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence Bruce Lewandowski about his new appointment.
2025-07-0223 min
BartholomewtownAssessing RI Question 3 on Housing with United Way's Cortney NicolatoSend a textUnited Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato joins Bill Bartholomew to make the case for RI ballot question 3, "Housing Acquisition, Development and Infrastructure Bond".Support the show
2024-10-2124 min
Political RoundtableUnited Way’s Cortney Nicolato on what it takes to make progress on housing, racial equity and more
Cortney Nicolato became president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island in 2018. It was a homecoming for the Pawtucket native and URI grad who had worked in the nonprofit sector in Texas for the previous 13 years. Nicolato took the helm of one of Rhode Island’s top nonprofits in the run-up to the pandemic. She helped introduce 401Gives, now Rhode Island’s largest philanthropic effort, which this year raised more than $3.7 million for almost 600 different organizatio
2024-04-1203 minBartholomewtownA New, Statewide Nonprofit AllianceSend a textAlliance for Nonprofit Impact Nancy Wolanski and United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato join Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Alliance's mission and the state of nonprofits in 2024.Support the show
2024-02-0623 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCORTNEY NICOLATO - CEO - UNITED WAY OF RICortney M. Nicolato is a mission-driven executive leader and systems change-agent with two decades of experience in nonprofit management and entrepreneurship. Cortney is president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, a statewide nonprofit with more than 80 employees and an operating budget of $28M. United Way proved during COVID-19 to be the only organization in the state that effectively harnessed resources from government, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals to address crises, starting with its 211 hotline, the front door to social services in the state, as well as through advocacy, fundraising, and grant making.
2023-11-1320 min
The Hire PodcastCortney Nicolato, President and CEO of the United Way Rhode IslandTyler Wentworth dives deep with President and CEO of the United Way Rhode Island, Cortney Nicolato. Nicolato, a seasoned business mind, highlights the ins-and-outs of life as a leader within the non-profit space, and provides valuable pro tips regarding scalable strategy, community support and building a stellar team around you. There is no secret hack when it comes to navigating a rewarding career, but Cortney does well to shed light on how to achieve healthy, smart growth as a small business leader in today's forever shifting climate. If you're local to the Rhode Island area and interested in volunteering...
2022-02-0447 min
Chutzpah PodcastsEpisode 7: Cortney NicolatoIn episode seven, Cortney Nicolato, the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, discusses everything from best practices in the nonprofit world to her journey into the tribe, and discovering …
2021-12-2900 minChutzpah PodcastsEpisode 7: Cortney NicolatoIn episode seven, Cortney Nicolato, the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, discusses everything from best practices in the nonprofit world to her journey into the tribe, and discovering …
2021-12-2900 minBartholomewtownDiscussing the Nonprofit Innovation LabSend a textBill Bartholomew welcomes United Way of Rhode Island President/CEO Cortney Nicolato, Social Enterprise Greenhouse Senior Manager for Strategic Initiatives Constance Ferber, Destenie Vital of What Cheer Flower Farm and Brent Runyon of Providence Preservation Society to discuss the 2021 Nonprofit Innovation Lab Support the show
2021-07-3025 min
BartholomewtownUnited Way of Rhode Island's Cortney NicolatoSend a textBill Bartholomew welcomes United Way of Rhode island's Cortney Nicolato to BTOWN for a discussion on the organization's historic 5 year, 100 million dollar investment into Rhode Island, major issues facing our nation, and the state's robust nonprofit sector.EMAIL: bill@RIpodcast.comSUPPORT BTOWN: Venmo @billbartholomew paypal.me/billbartholomew or become a BTOWN Insider at patreon.com/bartholomewtownThanks to our sponsor Yes on 3 Rhode IslandBECOME A BTOWN SPONSOR AND REACH THOUSANDS OF ENGAGED RHODE ISLANDERS! TEXT 401.524.6825 or EMAIL bill@RIpodcast.comSupport the s...
2021-02-1228 min