Faded Red counts on the generosity of alumni to support the rugby teams of Cornell University. We offer alumni a number of donation options, so they may target gifts as they see fit.

Select Your Fund

• General Operating Fund (All Programs)
  This fund supports program-wide initiatives, including facilities expense and alumni events. To donate, click here.

• Men’s Rugby Operating Fund (CURFC)
  This fund delivers short-term targeted assistance to the undergraduate men’s program, primarily supporting coaching and travel. To donate, click here.

• Women’s Rugby Operating Fund (CWRFC)
  This fund delivers short-term targeted assistance to the undergraduate women’s program, primarily supporting coaching and travel. To donate, click here.

• Men’s Rugby Endowment Fund (CURFC)
  This endowment seeks to deliver long-term stable funding for the three core pillars of Men’s Rugby at Cornell — coaching & training, travel & lodging, and facilities & equipment. To donate, click here.

• Women’s Rugby Endowment Fund (CWRFC)
  This endowment seeks to deliver long-term stable funding for the three core pillars of Women’s Rugby at Cornell — coaching & training, travel & lodging, and facilities & equipment. To donate, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are my donations used?
Donations to our funds are designed to support team expenses, including coaching, travel, training, equipment and field maintenance.

How are my gifts treated by Cornell? Are they tax-deductible?
Donations to our funds receive full Cornell Giving credit and are tax-deductible. When you incorporate Cornell Rugby into your giving program, you will not miss a beat in terms of your support for Cornell University.

Are my donations private?
Faded Red publishes a donor list each year to recognize the many generous alumni who support Cornell Rugby. If you would like your donations to remain anonymous, please alert us at finance@fadedredrugby.com.