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Pioneer Fund
Contribute today to the Pioneer Fund!

The Pioneer Fund is an immediate-use fund that goes to work right away, providing support for the University’s greatest needs. Private support from our donors helps address gaps in funding and directs resources where they’re most needed. You can help us adapt to changing circumstances, making our work, our mission, and our Pioneer Community stronger. Contribute today to the Pioneer Fund!

$10,000
$10,000 Student and Recent Grad Challenge
The first 25 current Point Park students (2024-2027) or recent graduates (Classes of 2018 – 2023) to participate will unlock a $10,000 match from Trustee Ed Haberle ‘79.
Completed
$100
Early Bird Challenge
The first 5 alumni donors to make a gift between 7:00 am – 9:00 am will unlock a $100 gift from Alumni Association Board Member Karen Molessa ‘95.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$250
Rush Hour Challenge
The first 5 alumni donors to make a gift between 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm will unlock a $250 gift from Alumni Association Board Member Rachel Hienz '90.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Pioneer Fund Match
Trustee Don Jenkins ‘70 will match gifts up to $7,500 in support of Point Park’s Pioneer Fund.
$7,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
One Big Team Challenge
Trustee Dave Duncan ’79 will match all gifts up to $30,000 that support Point Park including athletics and the 400-plus student-athletes who participate in 18 varsity sports. #1BigTeam. Go Pioneers!
$30,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,700
2x Lunchtime Challenge
Alumni Association Board President Stephanie Schmader ‘98, ‘23 will contribute a 2:1 match (up to $1,700) for all gifts made by Point Park Alumni to the fund of their choosing.
$850 / $850 Raised
Completed
$1,000
Power Hour Challenge
Trustee Vice Chair Jamie Inferrera ‘10 will provide a 2:1 match (up to $1,000) for all gifts made between 8:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern on Thursday, January 25.
$500 / $500 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Triple Impact Challenge
Triple the impact of your gift. Former Board Chair Joe Greco ’71 will provide a 3:1 match (up to $10,000) for gifts made to any fund.
$3,400 / $3,400 Raised
Completed
Participating Groups
Pioneer Fund Athletics Alumni Association Scholarship School of Arts and Sciences Rowland School of Business School of Communication Conservatory of Performing Arts School of Education Pittsburgh Playhouse Bison Scholarship Fund Basic Student Needs
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Rank State Gifts
1 PA 12
2 MN 2
3 FL 1
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