RPi Giving Day is here!

Welcome back to Rπ Giving Day! We are excited for a fun and engaging day filled with team competitions, matches, challenges, and prize drawings, all in support of RPI students.

Your gift today is even more meaningful this Rπ Giving Day as we launch our strategic plan, RPI Forward, and prepare for the next 200 years of RPI history.

This day-long event supports our students, teams and student-athletes, clubs and activities, fraternities and sororities, scholarships, and our area of greatest need – the Rensselaer Annual Fund.

In celebration of this special day, we hope you consider making a contribution to support students. Show your pride and Rπ spirit and help us reach our goal!

Visit our matches and challenges page to learn more about all the ways you can increase your impact throughout the day. We also have several prize drawings happening, including our popular Cutie π Pet Drawing!

We hope we can count on your support and participation for students on Rπ Giving Day. Thank you!

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Turn Your State or Country RPi Red by Making a Gift!
Rank State Gifts
1 NY 1092
2 MA 343
3 CT 235
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School of Science Challenge
$40,000
School of Science Challenge
Reaching a total of $40,000 in donations to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – Science on Rπ Giving Day will unlock an additional $40,000 to the Rensselaer Annual Fund, thanks to a generous alumnus.
$11,999 / $40,000 Raised
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Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) Excellence Fund Match
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Match
Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) Excellence Fund Match
Gene Grecheck ’74, ’75 will match all gifts to the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) Excellence Fund, up to $6,000.
$4,022 MATCHED
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Prof. Krishnamoorthy Rensselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS) Endowed Excellence Fund Challenge
$2,500
Prof. Krishnamoorthy Rensselaer Center for Open Source (RCOS) Endowed Excellence Fund Challenge
If 25 donors contribute to the Professor Krishnamoorthy RCOS Endowed Excellence Fund, Rama K. Govindaraju, M.S. ’90, Ph.D. ’94 will contribute $2,500.
6 / 25 Donors
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Computer Science Excellence Fund Challenge
$2,500
Computer Science Excellence Fund Challenge
If 25 donors contribute to the Computer Science Excellence Fund, $2,500 in additional support will be unlocked, thanks to Brahmesh Siva ’90, MD.
14 / 25 Donors
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RU Impact Challenge for Student Clubs and Organizations
$5,000
RU Impact Challenge for Student Clubs and Organizations
When we reach 314 donors to RU Impact, an additional $5,000 for the Rensselaer Union Operations Fund will be unlocked, thanks to Mary Garrity ’83!
80 / 314 Donors
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Quantum Computing Club Match
2
Match
Quantum Computing Club Match
Professor. W. Randolph Franklin will match all gifts to the Quantum Computing Club, up to $5,000.
$676 MATCHED
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Alpha Phi Omega Leadership and Service Match
2
Match
Alpha Phi Omega Leadership and Service Match
Ken Bienstock ’81, MS ’85, P’21 will match all donations to Alpha Phi Omega, up to $2,500.
$624 MATCHED
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Phalanx Leadership and Service Match
2
Match
Phalanx Leadership and Service Match
Ken Bienstock ’81, MS ’85, P’21 will match all donations to Phalanx, up to $1,500.
$810 MATCHED
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LGBTQ Task Force Gift Fund Match
2
Match
LGBTQ Task Force Gift Fund Match
Kevin Bleyle ’98 and Jasen Coole will match all gifts to the LGBTQ Task Force Fund, up to $5,000.
$1,439 MATCHED
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Football vs. Men's and Women's Track and Field) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Football $31,705.63
2 Men's and Women's Track and Field $9,160.00
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Soccer vs. Women's Soccer) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Women's Soccer $7,196.51
2 Men's Soccer $7,108.92
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Women's Hockey vs. Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving $18,056.44
2 Women's Hockey $7,996.69
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Tennis vs. Women's Tennis) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Women's Tennis $7,275.38
2 Men's Tennis $5,560.64
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Basketball vs. Men's and Women's Cross Country) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Men's and and Women's Cross Country $24,588.64
2 Men's Basketball $8,764.51
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Hockey vs. Men's Lacrosse) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Men's Lacrosse $48,009.59
2 Men's Hockey $30,987.81
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Women's Lacrosse vs. Field Hockey) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Women's Lacrosse $11,932.70
2 Field Hockey $11,152.73
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Golf vs. Women's Basketball) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Women's Basketball $22,113.77
2 Golf $6,348.00
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Dollars Raised)
The team who wins this matchup (Baseball vs. Softball) for most dollars raised on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Raised
1 $1,000 Softball $15,749.79
2 Baseball $15,496.31
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Football vs. Men's and Women's Track and Field) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Football 204
2 Men's and Women's Track and Field 81
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Soccer vs. Women's Soccer) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Women's Soccer 141
2 Men's Soccer 76
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Women's Hockey vs. Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving 119
2 Women's Hockey 49
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Tennis vs. Women's Tennis) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Men's Tennis 55
2 Women's Tennis 22
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Basketball vs. Men's and Women's Cross Country) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Men's and and Women's Cross Country 218
2 Men's Basketball 112
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Men's Hockey vs. Men's Lacrosse) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Men's Lacrosse 298
2 Men's Hockey 98
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Women's Lacrosse vs. Field Hockey) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Field Hockey 140
2 Women's Lacrosse 125
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Golf vs. Women's Basketball) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Women's Basketball 116
2 Golf 17
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Let’s Go Red! Team Challenge (Most Donors)
The team who wins this matchup (Baseball vs. Softball) for most donors on Rπ Giving Day will receive an additional $1,000 to their Let’s Go Red! team fund.
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Baseball 237
2 Softball 194
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Men’s Hockey Challenge
$50,000
Men’s Hockey Challenge
Calling all men’s hockey alumni, fans, supporters, and friends! Reaching a total of $50,000 in donations to the Men’s Hockey fund on Rπ Giving Day will unlock an additional $50,000 thanks to a generous alumnus.
$30,987 / $50,000 Raised
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Cutie π Pet Drawing
Event
Cutie π Pet Drawing
The presidential pups are celebrating Rπ Giving Day too – 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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RAA Chapter Participation Challenge
Event
RAA Chapter Participation Challenge
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
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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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Young Alumni Challenge
Event
Young Alumni Challenge
Any young alumni from the Classes of 2014-2024 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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Student Challenge
Event
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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We Love π $314 Drawing
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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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Annual Fund Director’s Challenge
Event
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 Whistling Kettle gift card.
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Who supports Rπ Giving Day?
Check back throughout the day to see which group has the most Rπ Day donors!
Please choose your affiliation(s) with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumnus or Alumna 1,067
2 Friend 596
3 Parent of a Current Student 547
4 Current Student 456
5 Faculty or Staff Member 192
6 Parent of a Former Student 77
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