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$ 1,066,035 raised 3,029 Donors
Rensselaer Annual Fund has raised $ 164,948 from 347 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

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Paula Simon ’68 Rπ Giving Day Annual Fund Match
Starting at midnight, anyone who makes a gift to the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need) on Rπ Giving Day will have their gift matched, up to a total of $10,000, thanks to longtime Rπ Day supporter Trustee Paula Simon ’68.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Rensselaer Annual Fund Scholars Match
Multiply your impact for scholarship! Anyone who makes a gift to the Rensselaer Annual Fund Scholars program will have their gift matched at a rate of 2:1, up to a total of $10,000, thanks to Trustee TJ Wojnar ’80 and his wife Sue.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Pi(e) for Brunch Annual Fund Match
All gifts to the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need) made from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT will be matched, up to a total of $2,500, thanks to Matt and Jenna Ter Molen.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Double the π Annual Fund Match
Double your dollars starting at 6:28 p.m. EDT! Michael McGowan ’76 will match all gifts to the Rensselaer Annual Fund, up to a total of $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
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$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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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
Rensselaer Annual Fund Scholars Challenge
When 20 alumni make a gift to the Rensselaer Annual Fund Scholars Program, an additional $20,000 will be unlocked for the program, thanks to Trustee Gary DiCamillo ’73.
20 / 20 Donors
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Rπ Giving Day Reunion Match
Calling all Reunion alumni! All gifts to the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need) from members of Reunion classes ending in 1 or 6 will be matched, up to a total of $10,000, thanks to Brian and Elisa Truscott ’06.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Annual Giving Leadership Council President Emerita Match
Beginning at 3:14 p.m. EDT, all gifts to the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need) will be matched, up to $6,500, thanks to Diane Ozovek Howard ’82, president emerita of the Annual Giving Leadership Council.
$6,500 MATCHED
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Pi(e) for Dessert Annual Fund Match
All gifts to the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need) made from 5 p.m. –10 p.m. EDT will be matched, up to a total of $4,000, thanks to Anthony Reid '70.
$4,000 MATCHED
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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
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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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