Thank you for your interest in 2RPi Day! To learn more ways to support Rensselaer students, please visit giving.rpi.edu.
Thank You!

THANK YOU to EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU who contributed to the success of 2Rπ Giving Day! We are truly grateful for the outpouring of support and participation from our community.

Together, we surpassed our goal of 628 gifts, reaching a total of 723 gifts and $295,286 raised! Your generosity on 2Rπ Giving Day will make a difference for current and future generations of students.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our dedicated supporters who provided matches and challenges for the day, including Trustee Paula Simon ’68, Nick Pinchuk ’68, Jonathan “Jerry” Witter ’82, ’83, the RAA Board of Trustees, the Young Alumni Council, the Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni board, Jenna and Matt Ter Molen, and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

A big shout out to members of fraternities and sororities who supported the festivities through their participation and promotion of Chapter Support Funds – including Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) for their Sigma Alpha Epsilon match and bonus challenges, as well as Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) for hosting their annual SigEp 75 Challenge in honor of 2Rπ Giving Day!

As we “close the books” on this year’s festivities, we will be announcing the winners from yesterday’s competitions and challenges in the coming days. Winners will be contacted by email, so keep an eye on your inbox!

While 2Rπ Giving Day has come to a close, you can still make a gift in support of RPI students before the end of our fiscal year on June 30 by visiting the Rensselaer Giving website.

Thank you again for your commitment to RPI!

See what people are sharing about 2RPi Day 2023!
Turn Your State or Country RPi Red by Making a Gift!
Rank State Gifts
1 NY 136
2 MA 50
3 CA 45
$10,000
Digits of Pi Challenge
If we reach 314 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for the Annual Fund, thanks to long-time Rπ supporter Trustee Paula Simon ’68.
314 / 314 Gifts
Completed
$50,000
Nick Pinchuk ’68 2Rπ Day Challenge
If we reach our goal of 628 gifts total, $50,000 will be unlocked for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to longtime giving day donor Nick Pinchuk ’68.
628 / 628 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Nick Pinchuk ’68 Reunion Challenge
Calling all Reunion alumni! If we receive 68 gifts from members of Reunion classes ending in 3 or 8, a $10,000 gift will be made to the Rensselaer Annual Fund, courtesy of Nick Pinchuk ’68, who is celebrating his 55th Reunion!
68 / 68 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Double Dog Dare Match
We double dog dare you to make a gift! All gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) made from 2-4 p.m. EDT will be doubled, up to $6,280, thanks to an anonymous donor.
$6,280 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Rensselaer Parent Match
Any current Rensselaer parent who makes a gift to the Parents Annual Fund or a School Annual Fund on 2Rπ Day will have their gift matched, up to $10,000, thanks to an anonymous donor.
$2,758 MATCHED
Ended
$2,500
Jenna and Matt Ter Molen Power Hour
If we reach 25 gifts between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. EDT, an additional $2,500 will be unlocked for the RPI Annual Fund, thanks to Jenna and Matt Ter Molen, vice president, institute advancement!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Match
All gifts to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Support Fund will be matched by Jonathan “Jerry” Witter ’82, ’83, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bonus Challenge
On top of his match, Jonathan “Jerry” Witter ’82, ’83 has generously offered to donate an additional $5,000 if 50 gifts are made to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Support Fund on 2Rπ Day!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
SigEp 75 Challenge
When 75 gifts are received in the Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter Support Fund, a $5,000 gift from members of the alumni board will be unlocked.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
RAA Board of Trustees Match
All gifts to the RAA Scholarship or RAA Endowment Fund will be matched, up to $6,280, thanks to the RAA Board of Trustees.
$6,280 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Who supports 2Rπ Day?
Check back throughout the day to see which group has the most 2Rπ Day donors!
Please choose your affiliation(s) with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumnus or Alumna 545
2 Parent of a Current Student 67
3 Faculty or Staff Member 45
4 Friend 37
5 Parent of a Former Student 24
6 Current Student 16
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