The Sage Fund for Excellence

The results are in! Congratulations to the classes of 1971 and 1986 for winning our Cheers to the Years Reunion giving challenge!

Most Dollars: 1971
Most Donors: 1971 AND 1986 (TIE!)

Thank you to all who participated and helped us raise $3,656! We can’t wait to see you at reunion, don’t forget to register!

Cheers to the years has officially begun!

All gifts made today, Wednesday, April 29th, from RSC Reunion classes (1s and 6s) will be included in the challenge and count toward your reunion class goal. Two winners will be announced: The class with the most donors and the class with the most dollars raised.

Winning classes will receive a complimentary drink koozie at Reunion weekend - so be sure to register for Reunion today!

Visit the link in our bio or go to https://www.alumni.sage.edu/s/1804/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1804&gid=2&pgid=765 for more information!

Attention all 2026 graduates! Honor your Commencement with a gift of $20.26 or more to receive an exclusive philanthropy cord to wear proudly at Commencement! Visit https://www.alumni.sage.edu/s/1804/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1804&gid=2&pgid=1352&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARCHsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadE1vxKeFj4QmZf7STzGeSnMyxddOP2Qg45P0-er19A01vMkc5-OS5yIJLTYw_aem_UpfjSm3K4bdlymoOscQtDQ to make your gift today!

Congratulations to the Blue Angels for winning Mascot Madness! A commemorative brick will be installed in the McKinstry Courtyard in their honor. 🩵

In addition, we will be mailing out our limited edition mascot socks to all those that gave $25 or more during the challenge, so keep an eye on your mailboxes. Socks will be mailed out in the order in which gifts were received.

The Final Results: Thank you to all of our generous donors who helped us raise $72,610.91 for Russell Sage!

Today is the last day to help lead your mascot to victory and secure exclusive mascot madness socks with a gift of $25 or more (Socks are first come, first serve)! Visit https://www.alumni.sage.edu/s/1804/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1804&gid=2&pgid=989&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ4skBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeyYw9_N8hPV0mUGQvZgIuubfLbSKuOtnIxJjxy1pNZXxjkqUQvrpFKxgsX8A_aem_zUePbal2tv9H_dY-V8hxJQ to make your gift today! 💛🩵💜❤️

There is one week left of mascot madness! Currently, the Purple Cows are in the lead, but there is still time to help lead your mascot to victory! Visit https://www.alumni.sage.edu/s/1804/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1804&gid=2&pgid=989 to make your gift today ❤️💛🩵💜 Don’t forget: Gifts of $25 or more are eligible (while supplies last) to receive a signature pair of mascot socks that will be mailed out after the challenge ends!

This years Mascot Madness is in full swing! Here is where the score stands! Don’t forget to make your gift at sage.edu/mascotmadness by March 31, 2026 to lead your mascot to victory! 🩵💛💜❤️

Let the madness begin, Mascot Madness 2026 has begun! Gifts made from March 1 - March 31 to The Sage Fund for Excellence by the Purple Cows, Red Devils, Blue Angels, and Golden Horseshoes will count toward the competition.

To sweeten the incentive this year, early donations of $25 or more are eligible to receive a signature pair of Mascot Madness socks (supplies are limited) — perfect for mascot swag to wear at the Reunion Class parade, the All Class Back Picnic, or simply cozying up by the fireplace and reminiscing about your time at Russell Sage.

Be sure to check sage.edu/mascotmadness to view your mascots progress and get exciting updates! ❤️💜🩵💛

Save the Date! Our annual Mascot Madness competition will be held March 1 - March 31, 2026! All gifts made to The Sage Fund for Excellence by the Purple Cows, Red Devils, Blue Angels, and Golden Horseshoes will count toward the competition. In keeping with tradition, the winning mascot will be recognized on a personalized brick in McKinstry Courtyard. See you on March 1! 🩵💜💛❤️

Graduation is 100 days away, but who’s counting? Congratulations to our future 2026 graduates! 🐊