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Brunonians Pay It Forward Day 2023

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Thank you to every Brunonian who paid it forward for Brown. This giving day may be over, but you can still support Brown with a gift today.

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Donors
2,643
Dollars
$3,076,338
Top Non-Reunion Class
1982
Top Young Alumni Class
2013
Top Reunion
Class
1993
NO. of Parent Donations
515
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HIGHLIGHTED GIVING PRIORITIES

The Brown Fund

From academics to campus-wide programs to financial aid, provide the vital, flexible funds that support the University where it’s most needed.

Brown Medical Annual Fund

Support The Warren Alpert Medical School in offering an innovative curriculum, expanding meaningful research and clinical opportunities, and providing critical scholarship aid.

School of Engineering

Invest in the people and programs that enable the School of Engineering to be a leader in education and drive advancements in research.

School of Public Health

Aid the School of Public Health in its mission to enhance population health and well-being for all while championing an educational approach that encourages students to learn by doing.

BrownConnect Fund

Ensure our undergraduate students have access to high-quality internships and research opportunities, as well as the financial support to pursue those opportunities.

Pathways to Diversity and Inclusion Fund

Help to create an inclusive, diverse, and vibrant academic community at Brown by providing programmatic support and resources for students from historically underrepresented groups.

IPC Annual Fund Scholarship

Cultivate a fully diverse and inclusive Brown by providing financial aid to exceptional Black students.

Campus Sustainability

Reduce our carbon footprint and support Brown’s efforts to become a net-zero energy campus.

Athletics Annual Fund

Strengthen our athletics program and give our student-athletes the tools they need to perform at the highest level both on and off the field.

The Brown Fund

Donors
1,758
Donated
$1,460,570

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Brown Medical Annual Fund

Donors
56
Donated
$22,067

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School of Engineering

Donors
244
Donated
$96,829

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School of Public Health

Donors
35
Donated
$58,809

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BrownConnect Fund

Donors
115
Donated
$146,798

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Pathways to Diversity & Inclusion Fund

Donors
144
Donated
$49,294

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IPC Brown Annual Fund Scholarship

Donors
93
Donated
$47,721

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Campus Sustainability

Donors
65
Donated
$36,576

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Athletics Annual Fund

Donors
374
Donated
$160,730

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Today's Challenges

Matching Challenge

Brunonians Pay It Forward Day
Dollar-for-Dollar Challenge

Today only all gifts to the Brown Annual Fund will be matched dollar for dollar—up to the first $400,000. Matching funds will benefit The Brown Fund.

This challenge is sponsored by Russ Triedman ’91, P’21 MD’27 and Melissa Triedman ’91, P’21 MD’27; Jerome C. Vascellaro ’74, P’07 & Mary E. Vascellaro ’74, P’07; and additional anonymous donors.

Other Challenges

Brunonians Pay It Forward Day Donor Challenge

This $100,000 participation bonus involves two tiers: an initial $50,000 will be released once we reach 500 donors and another $50,000 will be released after reaching 1,500 donors on the giving day. Challenge funds to benefit The Brown Fund.
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Brunonians Pay It Forward Day Participation Challenge

The 250th donor of the day will be able to direct $2,500 toward the Brown Annual Fund designation of their choice, courtesy of William S. Goodman ’05. The 1764th donor of the day will have an additional $10,000 directed to their Annual Fund designation of choice, courtesy of Susanna Felleman ’91, P’26 and Erik Feig P’26. The 1000th donor will be able to direct $10,000 toward the Annual Fund designation of their choice, courtesy of Lauren J. Kolodny ’08.
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First-Time Donor Challenge

All online donors making their first-ever gift to the Brown Annual Fund on the giving day will be entered into a drawing. The winner will be able to direct $5,000 to the Annual Fund designation of their choice, courtesy of Mark Tracy ’95.
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Reunion Donor Challenge

Each of the top three Reunion classes with the highest number of online donors on the giving day will receive a complimentary Campus Dance table for Reunion Weekend.
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Young Alumni Spring Matching Challenge

All gifts made by young alumni to the Brown Annual Fund will receive a two-to-one match, up to $100,000. Matching gifts benefit The Brown Fund.
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Senior Gift Matching Challenge

All gifts made to the Brown Annual Fund by members of the Class of 2023 will be matched two to one by Liz Lange ’88, P’23, up to a total of $20,000. Matching gifts benefit The Brown Fund.
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Engineering Annual Fund Challenge

If the Engineering Annual Fund reaches its goal of 200 donors on the giving day, Anish B. Bhimani ’91, P’24 and Lisa A. Bhimani, M.D. ’91, P’24 will make an additional $100,000 gift to the fund.
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The Parents Fund Matching Challenge

All gifts made to The Parents Fund from non-alumni families on the giving day will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000. Matching gifts benefit The Parents Fund.
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Class of 1983 40th Reunion Matching Challenge

All new gifts to the Brown Annual Fund made by members of the Class of 1983 will be matched with an additional gift of $1,983. All new Leader-level contributions of $10,000 or more to the Annual Fund from a member of the Class of 1983 will be matched by an additional $10,000 gift.
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*Gifts must be made online and to a Brown Annual Fund designation between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. ET on April 19, 2023.

BRUNONIANS PAY IT FORWARD DAY EXPLAINED

Brunonians Pay It Forward Day is one of our biggest giving days of the year. This 24-hour fundraising event supports the Brown Annual Fund—providing vital unrestricted, immediate-use funds for student, faculty, and campus initiatives. Gifts made on Brunonians Pay It Forward Day (April 19, 2023) help strengthen Brown’s tradition of making a difference in the world, allowing the next generation of Brunonians to carry on this powerful tradition.

Gifts to all Brown Annual Fund designations, including Gifts to all Brown Annual Fund designations, including The Brown Fund, The Parents Fund, IPC Brown Annual Fund Scholarship, BrownConnect Fund, Campus Sustainability Fund, Pathways to Diversity & Inclusion Fund, Brown Medical Annual Fund, Brown Engineering Annual Fund, Brown Public Health Annual Fund, Athletics Director’s Excellence Fund, and sport-specific BUSF Athletics Annual Funds.

Only gifts received and recorded on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 will be included. Pledges will not be included in our Brunonians Pay It Forward Day totals. Have a question about a gift or pledge? Call us at +1 (401) 863-3300.

Though Brunonians Pay It Forward Day is primarily an online fundraising drive, there are other ways you can give to Brown and be included in the day’s totals. Please contact us at +1 (401) 863-3300 or brown-fund@brown.edu for any special giving circumstances.

You can make this giving day have an even greater impact for Brown. Learn more about how you can help spread the word about Brunonians Pay It Forward Day.

Give us a call at +1 (401) 863-3300 or email brown-fund@brown.edu.

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