Don't see your fund listed?
Select "Additional Areas of Support." Type "Other" in the "Fund Designation" search field. Enter your fund name in the "Please designate gift below" field.
*Student clubs and organizations are listed under "Additional Areas of Support."
When will my card be charged?
Your credit or debit card will be charged immediately after you make your gift.
Will I receive a receipt for my gift?
Yes! For gifts made through this online form, you will receive an immediate email confirmation that will serve as your official RIT receipt. Gifts by mail, online pledge payment, or other method will receive a receipt shortly after you make your gift.
What is the Sentinel Society?
The Sentinel Society recognizes a community of leadership donors who make a meaningful annual investment in the university. Together, these donors play a pivotal role in providing gifts that provide financial aid scholarships and fund RIT’s most pressing and immediate needs across campus. To learn more, visit the Sentinel Society website. To join today, please complete our online pledge form.
Already a Sentinel member?
As a Sentinel Society member, you have a special opportunity to participate in ROAR Day. From now through September 30, 2023, we are encouraging members to lead the way in ROARing for RIT. Under "Final Steps," simply indicate "Yes" you are making your pledge payment at the bottom of the ROAR Day gift form (left).
Thank you for continuing to make an incredible difference for RIT and our students through your Sentinel Society membership.
Not a Sentinel Society member yet?
Sentinel members receive invitations to exclusive in-person and virtual experiences, early registration to select events, and recognition in our online Sentinel Honor Roll. They also receive exclusive membership communications, opportunities to engage with faculty and university leadership, and access to a community of like-minded philanthropists.
Who should I contact if I have a question about my gift?
For general questions about your gift, please email giving@rit.edu. For any questions or to make a gift by phone call 800-477-0376, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
RIT, under IRS law, qualifies as a charitable and tax-exempt organization. If you make a charitable gift to RIT, you may take an income tax deduction. Under current law, contributions to charitable organizations are tax deductible only for taxpayers who itemize. For itemizers, such donations generally reduce taxable income and, therefore, federal income tax liability. RIT recommends you consult with a tax advisor when attempting to claim a charitable deduction. For more information, please visit the IRS website.
Do I have to make a gift online?
While making an online gift is the easiest way to participate in ROAR Day, you can also make your gift by mail or phone. Call us at 800-477-0376 to make a gift over the phone. You can mail a check made payable to RIT to the following address with "ROAR Day 2023" in the memo line. Gifts must be postmarked by September 29. Please include a note with information about how you'd like your gift to be designated: Rochester Institute of Technology, University Advancement, P.O. Box 92765, Rochester, NY 14692-8865.
Still have questions?
Contact us at 800-477-0376 or givetorit@rit.edu.
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