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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

$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

Completed

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

$14,000

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

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

$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.

Completed

Success!

πK Match

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

Completed

Event

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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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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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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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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$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

Completed

$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.

Completed

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

$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.

Completed

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

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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Where Will You Make a Difference?

Rensselaer Annual Fund Let's Go Red Student Experience Schools Rensselaer Alumni Association Support for Fraternities and Sororities RU Impact (Student Clubs and Organizations)

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