RPi Giving Day 2025 has ended!
RPi Giving Day 2025
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RPi Giving Day 2025 has ended!
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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
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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Match
Dean Curt Breneman School of Science Memorial Match
Douglas Henck ’74 will match the first $10,000 to the School of Science Dean’s Excellence Fund, in memory of Dean Curt Breneman.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
Dean’s Excellence Fund - HASS Challenge
If 25 donors contribute to the Dean’s Excellence Fund – HASS, $14,000 in additional support will be unlocked, thanks to Col. Charles D. Burdick ’66.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
2
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.
Completed
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.
Completed
πK Match
Leticia and Ed Watts ’96 will match $1 per lap, up to our goal of 3,142 laps around the Armory!
Completed
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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Who supports Rπ Giving Day?
Check back throughout the day to see which group has the most Rπ Day donors!
| 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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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
Completed
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.
Completed
2
Match
Industrial and Systems Engineering Excellence Fund Match
John Pfaff ’71 will match the first $5,000 to the Industrial and Systems Engineering Excellence Fund.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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.
Completed
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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