Founders' Day 2026

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Come Rain or Shine, Your Support Makes a Difference!


This Founders’ Day, you can make a gift to keep students moving forward. Your generosity to the RIT Fund supports students under an umbrella of opportunities.

Your gift can provide:

> Scholarships that expand access to an RIT education.

> Hands-on, experiential learning that prepares students for life after graduation.

> Essential resources students need inside and outside the classroom.

No matter the weather, you can ensure students have the tools they need to achieve their goals and make their mark on the world.

As a thank-you, when you give $50 or more, you can choose to receive an exclusive RIT umbrella.*

More than a practical tool, this umbrella is a symbol of your commitment to RIT students, representing your support through every challenge and every success.

Rain or shine, make your gift today and help RIT students thrive.


* While supplies last. Gifts must be received on or by June 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Limit one or two per donor/gift. U.S. domestic addresses only. Please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery.
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