G-I Student Fund Endowment Campaign

The G-I Student Participation program has been selected as a primary beneficiary of the Briaud Students Fund, a $1 million endowment.

To make the most of this generous support, the G-I has committed to establish a sustainable endowment for G-I student programs. We’ve launched a structured matching opportunity over the next three years:

• 2024-25: We aim to match donations up to the value of the earnings generated from $150,000
• 2025-26: We aim to match donations up to the value of the earnings generated from $150,000
• 2026-27: We aim to match donations up to the value of the earnings generated from $200,000

So when you donate to the new endowment fund, your donation will be matched by earnings received from the Briaud Students Fund. 100% of your gift goes to the new endowment.

With your support, we can grow the G-I Student Participation Fund and establish it as a lasting endowment—one that will benefit students for generations to come. Join us in making the most of this incredible opportunity. Make your gift today and help us build a lasting legacy!

Any donation helps, and all donations will be matched. For contributions of $25 or more, we have some limited-edition thank-you gifts.*

For gifts of $25 or more,

• a commemorative Year 1 lapel pin for the 2024-45 year of the campaign. The design is still being finalized; donate now and we’ll ship as soon as we receive it! 
• or a G-I 25th anniversary lapel pin (only a few left)

 For gifts of $60 or more – Terzaghi Lecture Commemorative Pin

• This limited edition lapel pin commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Terzaghi Lecture. It’s approximately 1.5 by 1.25 inches. Only a few pins are available – choose yours now. You’ll also receive our Year 1 campaign pin.

For gifts of $96 or more – Join the G-I 96 Club!

When you contribute $96 or more, you'll be a member of the Geo-Institute’s 96 Club, named after 1996, the year the Geo-Institute was founded. Every year you are a member of the 96 Club you'll receive that year’s members-only thank you gift from the Geo-Institute! 

• Our 2024-25 gift is a Ralph Peck bobblehead. Supplies are limited; make your donation and reserve your bobblehead now. You’ll also receive our Year 1 campaign pin.
• Or choose our 2023-24 gift, G-I Socks. Our custom socks are made in Europe of Oeko Tex certified cotton (for comfort), polyamide (for strength), and elastane (for stretch.) You’ll also receive our Year 1 campaign pin.

For gifts of $250 or more, choose between:

• A new item of G-I apparel (TBA) and a year 1 pin
• Or a limited-edition G-I 25th anniversary polo shirt (while supplies last) and a Year 1 pin
• Or a Ralph Peck bobblehead and a Year 1 pin
• Or our 2023-24 96 Club gift (G-I Socks) and a Year 1 pin.

For gifts of $500, or more:

An invitation to an exclusive donor event at Geo-Congress and a $250 level gift set.

For gifts of $2,500 or more: President's Circle

When you donate $2,500 or more, you’ll receive created just for us by an artist in Florida. Inspired by the layers in the G-I shield, the artwork measures approximately 12 inches high by 6” wide by 1” deep.

Your name will be listed in GEOSTRATA magazine and, in addition, you’ll receive all the thank-you gifts from the $500 level.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of geotechnical engineers!

Please view the Geo-Institute's website for any additional information.

*Please provide an email and phone number for shipping purposes when making your contribution. For gifts of other amounts, please specify your preferred gift in the shipping address box.

We regret to inform you that we can only ship gifts to U.S. addresses. If you wish to have your gift shipped internationally, please contact Elizabeth Cuscino to discuss your options.