Fordham Giving Day: Imagine More

2,783
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151% of 1,841 Donor goal
$1,325,033
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Fordham’s Jesuit teachings encourage us to strive for magis

Seeking magis—Latin for “more” or “greater”—means putting our imaginations to work for the good of the world. It means learning to be more magnanimous toward others and more generous with our talents and gifts. 

In the spirit of magis, we invite the entire Fordham family to imagine more. 

This Fordham Giving Day, change the world through Fordham and support the causes that matter. Whether it’s for diversity and inclusion, access to education, career preparation, mental health services, or something else—you can give toward any Fordham priority that you can imagine.

Even if you can’t give, you can still make an impact. Share your Fordham stories using the hashtag #FordhamGivingDay and you may be one of 10 selected to award $200 toward a Fordham area of your choice.

Thank you for your support and involvement during Fordham Giving Day and beyond!

Matches & Challenges
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Donation Challenge

$50,000 if 1,841 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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Offered by Fordham Board of Trustees

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Donation Challenge

$40,000 if 75 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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For Fordham College at Rose Hill Fund

Offered by Terence Begley & Tracy O'Neill

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Donation Challenge

$25,000 if 250 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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Offered by Fordham Board of Trustees

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Donation Challenge

$25,000 if 25 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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For Graduate School of Social Service Fund

Offered by Elaine Congress

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Donation Challenge

$5,000 if 300 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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For Parents

Offered by Michael Emerson & Kathryn Naassan

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$5,000 if 50 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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For 

Offered by Jack Kelly

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Donation Challenge

$3,000 if 30 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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Offered by Allison Farina

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$2,000 if 35 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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For 

Offered by Michael Sodaro & Joseph Rescigno

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Donation Challenge

$2,000 if 20 donors give in the next almost 4 years

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For Graduate School of Education Fund

Offered by Joseph M. Zito

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Donation Match

$30 per donor up to $30,000

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For Alumni

Offered by Fordham College Alumni Association

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$2 per $1 donated up to $1,000

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For Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education Fund

Offered by Anonymous

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$2 per $1 donated up to $1,000

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For School of Professional and Continuing Studies Fund

Offered by Anonymous

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$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000

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Offered by Anonymous

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$1 per $1 donated up to $2,500

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For Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Fund

Offered by Anonymous

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$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000

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For Veterans Academic Initiative

Offered by Kiet Ton

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$1 per $1 donated up to $10,000

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Offered by Patricia Dugan Perlmuth

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$1 per $1 donated up to $50,000

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Offered by Gualberto Rodriguez III & Neda Mowzoun

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$1 per $1 donated up to $50,000

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Offered by Jesuits of Fordham

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Updates
Thank you!

Hope. Unity. Maroon pride. That’s what we felt throughout our community today during Fordham Giving Day.

 We are deeply grateful to you and so many others for changing the world through Fordham and supporting the causes that matter.  

Your support makes the Fordham experience possible. Again, thank you!

1381 days ago by Ramses the Ram
Social Media Challenge

What makes you proud to be a Ram? Share your Fordham stories and images of impact, hope, and opportunity. Use the hashtag #FordhamGivingDay. When you do, your post may be one of 10 selected to award $200 toward a Fordham area most meaningful to you! 🐏🐏🐏

1381 days ago by Ramses the Ram
Share your philanthropy story

Allison Farina, FCRH '93, LAW '99, and her furry friend, Rosie, share why they support Fordham. What does Fordham mean to you, and why do you give? Share your story with us!

1381 days ago by Fordham University
This one is for the Ram Fam

Hey Ram Fam! Parents Kathryn Naassan and Michael Emerson of daughter Julia Emerson (GABELLI ‘20, ‘21) are committed to supporting the great work done by Fordham over the last 180 years! If 300 parents donate on Giving Day, they’ll match up to $5,000 of your donations. 🐏 😁 

1382 days ago by Ramses the Ram
Help Unlock This Challenge!

We need the help of our entire Ramily for this BIG challenge! If 1,841 people donate, a group of Fordham Trustees will contribute $50,000! Think we can do it? I think so! 👍

1382 days ago by Ramses the Ram
Giving Day Kicks Off Today!

Hey there, Ramily! It’s Ramses here, reminding you that today is Fordham Giving Day. Help us reach our goal of 1,841 donors in honor of Fordham's founding year of 1,841. All gifts, no matter the size, make a difference! 🐏 😁

1382 days ago by Ramses the Ram
Get Ready for Giving Day!

The fifth-annual Fordham Giving Day is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for March 1 – 2, and get ready to show your philRAMthropy!

1386 days ago by Ramses the Ram
Donor Maps
Top Areas Supported on #FordhamGivingDay:
DesignationDonors$ Raised
Fordham's Greatest Needs600$194,887
305$285,414
Marymount Legacy Scholarship106$28,167
Fordham Law School Scholarships100$24,191
Parents Student Affairs Fund95$20,007
Fordham College at Rose Hill Fund82$60,155
Scholarships77$8,736
70$18,021
65$16,085
General Athletics51$27,503
48$7,713
40$5,060
Graduate School of Social Service Fund35$30,005
Gabelli School of Business Undergraduate Scholarships34$5,440
34$11,413
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Fund28$6,822
Medieval Studies27$5,580
26$2,895
Graduate School of Education Fund23$3,720
22$5,805
18$4,880
17$5,575
English15$1,980
Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education Fund14$2,210
Study Abroad12$800
Veterans Academic Initiative11$1,950
Center on Religion and Culture11$650
Bronx African American History Project10$669
Gabelli School of Business Graduate Scholarships10$1,053
Student Clubs (Rose Hill)10$395
Center for Jewish Studies10$444
Thomas More College Scholarship9$2,000
Bronx Italian American History Initiative7$175
Curran Center for American Catholic Studies7$405
Fordham EMS (FUEMS)6$225
Graduate School of Education Scholarships6$1,675
6$555
Fordham University Press5$815
5$3,200
Campus Ministry5$280
Orthodox Christian Studies Center Annual Fund5$1,240
Libraries5$146
General Athletics Fund4$675
Graduate School of Social Service Scholarships4$450
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)4$1,150
Career Center3$225
Graduate School of Religion & Religious Educ. Scholarships3$200
Counseling and Psychological Services3$560
WFUV3$155
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Fund3$1,120
3$530
Urban Plunge Scholarships3$68
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Scholarships3$250
Fordham Law School Fund2$10
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Scholarships2$70
University Church2$225
1$500
Office of Multicultural Affairs1$25
Theatre Program1$5
0$0
0$0
Faculty of Arts and Sciences0$0
Campus Ministry (Lincoln Center)0$0
Class LeaderboardThe Class Leaderboard reflects giving from Alumni, Parents, Students
AffiliationDonors$ Raised
2024140$22,590
2022106$21,798
202399$18,264
202193$76,790
199362$18,861
201862$67,303
202056$10,853
198952$27,350
201652$3,795
201945$5,380
201441$8,014
201339$7,232
201739$7,864
198637$56,775
200333$10,035
197832$9,256
199631$51,626
199230$9,837
201230$2,786
199430$21,715
196830$17,724
199029$13,075
201029$9,355
198828$10,525
199127$15,620
200727$3,305
198426$10,480
199526$12,760
197425$14,282
200825$10,978
200525$13,135
201525$1,673
198124$57,212
198323$8,123
197623$55,415
198223$17,910
200922$2,943
200422$3,298
200022$2,105
199922$15,555
198022$9,925
198521$6,885
201121$5,055
198721$48,169
200621$7,915
196921$11,045
197720$3,586
197320$5,781
197919$13,442
197019$5,272
200219$2,440
196516$3,405
199816$2,300
197115$3,775
200115$2,885
196715$6,369
199714$2,107
197214$2,929
197513$2,557
196412$30,325
19668$1,325
19587$1,200
19597$3,025
20256$1,250
19626$560
19636$1,800
19614$700
19552$600
19602$125
19531$250
19561$100
19541$100
20311$25
19301$100
19571$250
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon51%Alumni
Parent icon18%Parents
Suitcase icon6%Faculty/Staff
Book icon2%Students
Friends icon5%Friends
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Advocates

Andrew, LAW '81, LAW PAR '21, and Carolyn, GABELLI '82, LAW PAR '21, Albstein photo
Andrew, LAW '81, LAW PAR '21, and Carolyn, GABELLI '82, LAW PAR '21, Albstein
Gave $100,000 because 250 gifts were made during a Challenge!
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Andrew Albstein, LAW '81, LAW PAR '21
Gave $50,000 during a Challenge!
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Fordham Board of Trustees
Gave $50,000 during a Challenge!
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Terence Begley
Gave $40,000 during a Challenge!
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Fordham College Alumni Association
Heart icon matched a total of $30,000
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Elaine Congress
Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!
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Fordham Board of Trustees
Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!
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Gave $3,000 during a Challenge!
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Farah and Olivier Jarrault, LAW PAR '22
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Kevin Smith
Heart icon matched a total of $10,000

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