As a Rensselaer parent, you see first-hand the impact a Rensselaer education has on your son or daughter, and the value of that education. The academic and other transformative opportunities available to our students will serve them not only during their time at Rensselaer but as they join the more than 100,000-strong alumni and alumnae network across the globe.

You can further contribute to the success of your son or daughter, other current students, and future generations through a gift to the Parents Annual Fund or other key giving opportunities. Each year more than 1,400 parent and family members of past and current Rensselaer students join the donor community in supporting key priorities including student scholarship, athletics, student relief funds, and more. Your gift today will ensure that our current generation of students has the resources available to graduate and change the world alongside so many of our community.

We are proud to support the School of Engineering Dean’s Excellence Fund in honor of our four incredible daughters who have chosen to follow in the Rensselaer tradition of knowledge and thoroughness, and are helping to shape the future. Please join us in supporting RPI."

Rensselaer Parents Council

Mission & Purpose

The Parents Council promotes a culture of philanthropy among RPI families and strengthens the Institute through:

Leadership-level annual giving
Parent-focused engagement strategies
Strategic volunteerism
Ambassadorship of RPI values

Members help shape a stronger future for all RPI students by advising staff, supporting institutional goals, and building a proud legacy of parent support.

Why Join?

Parents Council members enjoy:

Access to Institute leadership and faculty
Networking with fellow engaged families
Invitations to exclusive events during Family Weekend and the spring council meeting
Opportunities to give back meaningfully with their time, talent, and resources

Membership Expectations

Annual Gift of $2,500+ across three areas:
The Rensselaer Annual Fund
Student Experience Excellence Fund
An area of personal significance
Participation in Rπ Giving Day (March 14)
Consideration of a campaign gift when applicable

Engagement Opportunities

Serve as a parent ambassador in your network
Attend two council meetings per year in person, other meetings virtually
Join special volunteer activities (panels, receptions, outreach)
Help build partnerships or offer professional expertise
Provide feedback on parent communications and initiatives

"As RPI educates, engages, challenges, and prepares our students, the Parents Council provides resources to enhance the student experience and serves as a community where parents may connect. We are pleased to join other families as we support our students' journeys through RPI."

Allison and Chris Bovard P’28

“The Parents Council gives parents a place to thrive within the RPI community and contribute to its continued success. By contributing our time, treasure and talent, we help RPI deliver the experience each student deserves. And by engaging with RPI in this way, we show our kids that we are committed to this new, important place in their lives.”

Beth Criswell and Mark Kaduboski P’28

Want to Learn More?

Contact Maria Roberts in Institute Advancement at RPI
parentgiving@rpi.edu

Let’s help parents support what matters most—their student’s RPI experience.