Class Gift

Who has participated

0%

(50% Goal)

As of February 12, 2008, The Class of 2009 has raised

$20.09

towards the Senior Class Gift.

Celebrity
Student Patroon

 

VIP

 

Club '09
David Drew



How to Give ║ Benefits of Giving ║ Reasons to Give ║ Recognition

After several opportunities for the class to send us feedback, and through the 2009 Welcome Back Event at the beginning of September, we have narrowed down the choices for the Class of 2009 Senior Gift to the following:

EMPAC
Funds would be used for furnishing Evelyn’s Café on the 3rd Floor of EMPAC.  This space will function as the main student gathering point serving as a café during the day and concessions during performances at night.   If sufficient funds are raised, it will also support the outdoor amphitheater conjoined with the café. 

Mother’s    
Funds would be used towards the continued renovations of this highly used student space in the Union.  The renovations would include upgrading the furniture, electronic capabilities and usability of the room.   The changes to Mother’s will allow an additional lounge area for everyday use, as well as an enhanced performance venue for clubs and organizations.

Click Here to take the class gift survey


Suggest Giving Amount

We invite each and everyone one of you to participate in this campaign, no matter the amount. However, we have made some suggestions on different levels of giving. Any gift is appropriate, it’s all about participation and supporting our alma mater!

  • Club '09 - $20.09
  • VIP - $60
  • Celebrity - $100 (*Student Patroon Status)

How to Give

Online - Follow the directions below

1. Click Here to give securely online.

2. Enter gift amount in field.

3. Select Designated button on the form.

4. Enter Class of 2009 Gift into space provided.

5. Fill out the remaining form

Cash or Check Gifts
Drop off locations – Rensselaer Union Admin Offices or Heffner Alumni House, 3rd Floor
Check – Made payable to Rensselaer Class of 2009 Class Gift

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The Benefits of Giving

  1. Your money goes towards your class gift
  2. Shows your pride at being a member of the Rensselaer community
  3. You become invested in your class
  4. Your participation keeps us competitive with peer schools like Cornell, WPI and Carnegie Melon
  5. Gifts count towards Renaissance at Rensselaer: The Campaign for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  6. Helps to improve RPI's rankings in surveys such as U.S. News and World Report ... which in turn improves the value of your degree

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RPI's Class Give Participation Rates

Class of 2007 - 16.4%
Class of 2008 - 12.1%
Class of 2010 - 0%
Class of 2011 - 1%

Other Schools' Class Gift Participation Rate

Clarkson - 30%
Union - 65%
WPI - 27%
Cornell - 33%
Dartmouth - 73%
MIT - 20%
George Washington - 30%
 
Reasons you say you don't want to participate
Reasons to consider
giving ...
“I don’t have any money.”
The amount you give is not important, your participation is what counts.
“We haven’t even graduated from RPI and you are asking for more money.”
You are part of something special, show your pride in being part of Rensselaer.
“My gift isn’t important.”
No matter what you decide to contribute, your participation is what matters most.
“I already pay too much in tuition”
Your gift helps creates a lasting tribute to your class on campus.

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It's important that you be recognized for your gift!

If you give a General Contributor of $10 , you will be recognized with:

  1. An invitation to a thank you reception hosted by your class and President Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D.
  2. Receiving a special invitation to the dedication of the Class Gift

If you give at the Student Patroon Level, with a gift of $100 or greater, you will be recognized with:

  1. All of the above
  2. An invitation to the Patroon Dinner, a celebration of philanthropy held on campus
  3. Access to the Patroon Room during hockey games at the Houston Field House

 

*Annual Patroon Society - Explorer

    A donor becomes a member by making an annual gift of $2,000 or more. (For current students and young alumni, membership is based on years since graduation - current students: $100, 1-4 years: $250, 5-9 years: $500, 10-14 years: $1,000)

    Membership Benefits:

    1. The satisfaction of supporting Rensselaer’s faculty and students
    2. Mention of the Honor Roll and in society-only publications
    3. Invitations to special events
    4. Access to Patroon Room during hockey games
    5. Special recognition at consecutive giving milestones of 5 years, 15 years, and 25 years

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