(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)November 8, 2016

MAHWAH, N.J. – The Ramapo College Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.

Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick-off the holiday giving season by inspiring people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

The Ramapo College Foundation has pledged to rally 500 donors from November 29 to December 31, in support of the Annual Fund. (Last year, the initiative attracted 460 donors through the allotted time.) Like most colleges and universities, tuition does not cover the true cost of the Ramapo experience.  Philanthropy plays a critical role in the operation of the College and it begins with the Annual Fund.  Gifts to the Annual Fund are important to Ramapo’s success because they enable the College to meet immediate needs to fund student scholarships, faculty research grants and special campus projects, each and every year.

“As a student leader, I understand the importance of philanthropy and encourage our fellow students to give back to the College because it is essential to enhance the Ramapo experience” said Princep Shah ’17, Student Governor of the Ramapo College Foundation. “Through special fundraising initiatives like this year’s #GivingTuesday on November 29, we are excited to raise awareness about giving back and share our passion for this great College.”

 

Those who are interested in joining Ramapo College’s #GivingTuesday initiative can join the conversation at #RamapoGives or visit www.ramapo.edu/givingtuesday

 

 

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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