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

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

$30,000

Jeannie and Calvin Peterka ’60 Rπ Annual Fund Challenge

When we reach 314 donors, $30,000 will be unlocked for the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to Jeannie and Calvin Peterka ’60.

314 / 314 Donors

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$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!

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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.

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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

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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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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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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$30,000

Rensselaer Alumni Association 300th Donor Challenge

In honor of RPI’s next century, once we reach the 300th donor of the day, $30,000 in support of the Rich Bollam ’66 RAA Endowment Fund, RAA Scholarship Fund, and the Rensselaer Annual Fund will be unlocked, thanks to members of the RAA Board.

300 / 300 Donors

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Match

Quantum Computing Club Match

Professor. W. Randolph Franklin will match all gifts to the Quantum Computing Club, up to $5,000.

Completed

Match

Phalanx Leadership and Service Match

Ken Bienstock ’81, MS ’85, P’21 will match all donations to Phalanx, up to $1,500.

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Success!

πK Match

Leticia and Ed Watts ’96 will match $1 per lap, up to our goal of 3,142 laps around the Armory!

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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 Whistling Kettle gift card.

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Leaderboard

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	1,070
2	Friend	596
3	Parent of a Current Student	548
4	Current Student	458
5	Faculty or Staff Member	193
6	Parent of a Former Student	77

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