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$ 1,066,035 raised 3,029 Donors
Schools has raised $ 152,501 from 298 Donors!


Matches, Challenges, and Competitions

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events

$40,000
RAA 1869 Challenge
In honor of the founding of the Rensselaer Alumni Association (RAA) in 1869, when we receive 1,869 gifts, $40,000 will be unlocked, in support of the Rich Bollam ’66 RAA Endowment Fund, RAA Scholarship Fund, and the Rensselaer Annual Fund, thanks to members of the RAA Board.
1,869 / 1,869 Gifts
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2
Match
School of Science Match
Anne McEntee ’93 will match all gifts to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – Science, up to a total of $10,000.
$5,467 MATCHED
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$5,000
School of Science Alumni Donor Challenge
When we reach 40 alumni donors to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – Science, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked, thanks to Dr. Brahmesh Siva ’90.
37 / 40 Donors
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2
Match
Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) Match
Peter Alexander ’77, ’77G will match all gifts to the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS), up to a total of $500.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Biomedical Engineering Excellence Fund Match
David Stern ’82 will match gifts to the Biomedical Engineering Excellence Fund up to a total of $3,141.
$648 MATCHED
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2
Match
Civil and Environmental Engineering Excellence Fund Match
Caryn Fuller ’99 will match gifts to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Excellence Fund up to a total of $10,000.
$830 MATCHED
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$250
Materials Science and Engineering Excellence Fund Challenge
A gift of $250 from Michael Brunner ’82 will be unlocked after 10 gifts are made to the Materials Science and Engineering Excellence Fund.
10 / 10 Donors
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$15,000
Dean’s Excellence Fund – HASS Challenge
If 15 donors contribute to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – HASS, $15,000 in additional support will be unlocked, thanks to Col. Charles D. Burdick ’66.
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Bedford Workshop Match
Dr. Steven Bedford ’75 and the Bedford Family Foundation will generously match all gifts to the Bedford Workshop Program up to a total of $25,000. This international workshop sponsors the travel of six architecture students and six engineering students to locations where concentrations of best practices and projects can be found.
$424 MATCHED
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RAA Chapter Participation Challenge (Large Chapters)
Several alumni chapters around the nation are competing for coveted chapter programming prize money on Rπ Giving Day! The chapter with the greatest percent participation in giving on Rπ Giving Day wins the RAA Chapter Participation Challenge and will receive $2,000 toward future chapter programming support thanks to longtime Rπ Giving Day supporter Trustee Paula Simon ’68. Second place will receive $1,000, and third place will receive $500.
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200th Donor RAA Wine Box Giveaway
The 200th donor of the day will receive an RAA Wine Box, sponsored by the RAA Board. Must be at least 21 to win. *Wine boxes are also available to purchase. Visit the Rensselaer Alumni Association page for more info!
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Student Challenge
Any current student who makes a gift on Rπ Giving Day will be entered into a drawing for an RPI bookstore gift card.
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Annual Fund Director’s Challenge
Any faculty/staff member who makes a gift on Rπ Giving Day will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Koni’s Broadway Kafe gift card.
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Success!
πK Match
Leticia and Ed Watts ’96 will match $1 per mile completed during the Rπ Giving Day πK, up to our goal of 3,600 miles!
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Leaderboard
Who supports Rπ Giving Day?
Check back throughout the day to see which group has the most donors!
Please choose your affiliation(s) with RPI:
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumnus or Alumna 1,361
2 Parent of a Current Student 548
3 Friend 463
4 Current Student 417
5 Faculty or Staff Member 189
6 Past Parent 99
7 RPI Retiree 11
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$20,000
Parents Council Parent and Family Challenge
When 200 parents donate for Rπ Giving Day, $20,000 for the Student Experience Excellence Fund will be unlocked, thanks to the Parents Council.
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
2
Match
School of Science Afternoon Match
Keith Goodwin ’94 will match all gifts to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – Science from 3:14 p.m. EDT through the close of Rπ Giving Day, up to $5,000.
$3,399 MATCHED
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2
Match
Professor James A. Moore Endowment Excellence Fund for Chemistry Graduate Education Match
Established in 2025 by Miriam Pye, this fund provides financial aid to graduate students, increasing the chemistry department's ability to retain, and support the essential educational and research needs. Miriam will match all gifts to this fund, up to a total of $25,000, received on Rπ Giving Day.
$110 MATCHED
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$31,415
School of Engineering Donor Challenge
Once we reach 50 donors to the Dean's Excellence Fund - Engineering, an additional $31,415 will unlock, thanks to David Walker ’71.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) Excellence Fund Match
Sean Petersen ’94 will match gifts to the Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) Excellence Fund up to $3,883.
$294 MATCHED
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2
Match
Industrial and Systems Engineering Excellence Fund Match
John Pfaff ’71 will match gifts to the ISE Excellence Fund, up to a total of $7,500.
$7,500 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
Lally Dean’s Challenge
Dean Wagman will donate an additional $2,500 when we reach 25 donors to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – Lally.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$2,500
HASS Dean’s Challenge
Dean Gibbons will donate an additional $2,500 when we reach 25 donors to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – HASS.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) Excellence Fund Match
Gene Grecheck ’74, ’75G will match gifts to the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) Excellence Fund up to a total of $10,000.
$4,090 MATCHED
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RAA Chapter Participation Challenge (Small Chapters)
Several alumni chapters around the nation are competing for coveted chapter programming prize money on Rπ Giving Day! The chapter with the greatest percent participation in giving on Rπ Giving Day wins the RAA Chapter Participation Challenge and will receive $1,000 toward future chapter programming support Second place will receive $500, and third place will receive $250.
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Cutie π Pet Drawing
In the midst of Rπ Giving Day, Easton forgot it was Jofa’s birthday, and he needs your help! After you make your gift, post a photo of your pet on social media using #RPi314 or directly on the homepage to help Easton gather a guest list for Jofa’s surprise party. To sweeten the deal, every pet submitted will be entered into a random drawing to win an RPI pet pack! Happy posting!
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Young Alumni Challenge
Any young alumni from the Classes of 2015-2025 who make a gift to the Rensselaer Annual Fund or their School Excellence Fund on Rπ Giving Day will be entered into a drawing for an RPI Bookstore gift card.
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We Love π $314 Drawing
Anyone who makes a gift of $314 or more will be entered in a drawing for an RPI bookstore gift card.
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