ABOUT TRANSFORMATIVE: CAMPAIGN FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RENSSELAER POLY TECHNIC INSTITUTE Our billion-dollar Capital Campaign, launched in October 2017, is designed to position Rensselaer for its third century of leadership in research, education, and technological innovation The Campaign allows us to continue preparing students to address the vital issues of today and the emerging needs of tomorrow There are three main pillars of the Campaign: DR AF Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is America’s first technological research university For nearly 200 years, Rensselaer has been defining the scientific and technological advances of our world Rensselaer faculty and alumni repre- sent 86 members of the National Academy of Engineering, 17 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, members of the National Academy of Medicine, members of the National Academy of Inventors, and members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, as well as National Medal of Technology winners, National Medal of Science winners, EMPOWERING WORLD-CLASS TEACHING, WORLD-CHANGING RESEARCH Realize the Faculty 500 by increasing the ranks of our tenured and tenure-track professors to achieve critical mass and lead in all crucial areas of research at Rensselaer and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics With 7,000 students and nearly 100,000 living alumni, Rensselaer is addressing the global challenges facing the 21st century—to change lives, to advance society, and to change the world To learn more, go to www.rpi.edu BUILDING OUT THE THIRD-CENTURY CAMPUS Continue to modernize and equip the academic, research, and student life facilities to transform our students into the next generation of resilient and inspired leaders As Rensselaer prepares to celebrate its bicentennial in 2024, its investments in scholarships, academic innovation, endowed faculty and their interdisciplinary research, and campus FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Rachel Dattilio Wheatley Advancement Officer, Major Gifts Office of Institute Advancement Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (518) 276-3088 (p) (518) 491-2679 (c) wheatr@rpi.edu resources will empower our students, faculty, alumni and alumnae to confidently and boldly explore the global challenges facing the 21st century – and truly change the world For more information visit transformative.rpi.edu THE RENSSELAER Brand Ambassadorship Thought Leadership Research Insights Affinity Networking Strategic Alliances Philanthropic Inves ment Leading-edge Platforms Business Development Career Advancement Entrepreneurial Ideas Leadership Developme Brand Ambassadorship Thought Leadership Research Insights Affinity Networking Strategic Alliances Business Developm Thought Leadership Research Insights Affinity Networking Strategic Alliances Business Development Career Advancemen Entrepreneurial Ideas Student Recruitment Corporate Partnerships Research Insights Affinity Networking Strategic Allian 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Entrepreneurial Ideas Student Recruitment Foundation Relations Leadership Development Brand Ambassadorship Student Recruitment Corporate Partnerships Student Placement Research Insights Affinity Networking Strategic Alliance Philanthropic Investment Student Recruitment Corporate Partnerships Foundation Relations Leadership Development NEW ENGLAND NETWORK AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DR AF IMPROVING ACCESS; ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE TH E NET W ORK E XE CU TI VE CO U N C I L home – here’s your opportunity to connect with them The and influencers to set the pace and light the way toward a more Rensselaer New England Network (RNEN) was created to better meaningful Rensselaer alumni/ae experience We are asking you connect our regional alumni/ae to their alma mater and to each other to join the Executive Council to provide guidance and advisory More than 35,000 alumni/ae and parents call New England their To succeed, the RNEN needs an exemplary group of leaders to provide leadership in support of the Rensselaer Capital Cam- and business interests, related topics that tie alumni/ae back paign, Transformative: Campaign for Global Change to campus through conversations and forums around pressing global challenges, and opportunities that align with the Insti- As a council member, you will have a front row seat to research tute’s expertise in groundbreaking interdisciplinary research insights from renowned Rensselaer faculty, access to the highest and innovative pedagogy The RNEN offers opportunities for levels of Institute leadership, and opportunities to foster fruitful engagement around business development, career advance- connections with other notable alumni/ae in the region ment, graduate recruitment and student placement, and seeks to All gift commitments are contributed to the Rensselaer Annual T BENEFI TS DU TI E S AN D RO L E S • Participate in a minimum of two Executive Council meetings per year with fellow members • • Host RNEN industry events featuring distinguished alumni/ae, Institute leadership, academic deans, and renowned faculty from the Lally School of Management, and Schools of Architecture, Engineering, Science, and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • Priority access to cutting-edge research on campus, including opportunities for partnership, investment, and recruitment Opportunities to be a part of transformative conversations on the ground floor, and to participate in the tackling of global challenges with researchers who are working on the front lines of innovation Lead/Participate in Executive Council subcommittees on targeted initiatives • Assist Rensselaer in creating strategic alliances with leading business accelerators to build relationships with promising start-ups Invitations to small-scale gatherings with influential leaders in academia, business, government, and philanthropy • Develop and support parent networking and volunteer participation in support of the Rensselaer community Opportunity to host alumni/alumnae and fellow Executive Council members at your company or private club • • Dedicated webpage with photos and biographies of RNEN Executive Council members • • Password-protected access to a private web portal with robust project management and reporting tools for internal communications and collaboration • • Promote awareness of Rensselaer and its exceptional people, programs, platforms, and partnerships Support Transformative: Campaign for Global Change initiatives and events 119 ME 104 VT 102 RI TOP RE PORT E D T I T LE S PRESIDENT SOFTWARE ENGINEER VICE PRESIDENT PROJECT MANAGER DIRECTOR PROGRAM MANAGER CONSULTANT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER MANAGER PRINCIPAL DESIGN ENGINEER PROGRAM MANAGER ENGINEER MANAGER ENGINEER PARTNER STAFF ENGINEER ARCHITECT TEACHER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PHYSICIAN PROFESSOR Facilitate student placement for The Arch and Cooperative Education Program Invitations to serve as a thought leader and expert on panels at high-profile engagements and alumni/ae events focused on innovation, intellectual discovery, and entrepreneurship 256 NH ENGINEER • • 610 CT SYSTEMS ENGINEER Develop and support student recruitment strategies and initiatives 759 ME PROJECT ENGINEER • • 918 MA SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER VIP Invitations to presidential, networking, and alumni/ae events in the region, with an opportunity to engage with Institute leadership Partner with Rensselaer to build corporate partnerships through the implementation of an alumni/ae corporate champion model with emerging and established companies 2,109 Current/ Incoming Parents CEO • 850 VT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CO-CHAIR PRINCIPAL Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Council Chair and Co-chair and as a recognized brand ambassadors for Rensselaer throughout the region 883 RI SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Rensselaer East Coast Scholarship Gala OWNER the Rensselaer East Coast Scholarship Gala) DR AF $50,000 gift commitment over five years (includes tickets to the 1,726 NH RE NSS E LAE R NE W E NGLAND NE T WORK OF PARE NTS M EM B ER L EV EL ( -Y EA R T ERM ) $60,000 gift commitment over five years (includes 10 tickets to • 23,731 11,644 CT 7,869 MA Alumni/ae MECHANICAL ENGINEER Fund to support scholarships and are fully tax deductible foundations, government agencies and the Institute EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR facilitate strategic partnerships among individuals, companies, • Position is currently open Biography/image will be placed here expertise that will further harness the strength of the RNEN, and Engagement in the network is designed around shared career L E A D ERSHIP LEVEL (3-YE AR TE RM) EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAIR RE NSS E LAE R NE W E NGLAND NE T WORK OF ALUMNI /AE SENIOR ENGINEER Position is currently open Biography/image will be placed here