Be the Impact
When you make a gift to Cal State Monterey Bay, you’ll become part of the positive change that our people, programs and initiatives bring to our region and state.
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Giving
Empowering the bright minds and limitless potential of the Cal State Monterey Bay experience.
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The Strength of Us
Your donation impacts our students, community and builds our future together.
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There’s something truly unique about Cal State Monterey Bay. In partnership with our generous donors, we are creating ripples of change that grow and gain strength for generations.
Realizing Potential, Changing Lives
Our Initiatives
Your support will position Cal State Monterey Bay to achieve our goals on a number of fronts, including enhancing the student experience, expanding academic opportunities and growing the Otter Impact Fund.
Connect With Us TodayAcademic Opportunities
It’s essential that we offer a diverse array of academic programs that align with students’ interests and the specific needs of the regional workforce.
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Expanding Professional Horizons
By creating and funding scholarship opportunities you’ll help break down financial barriers and empower bright, motivated students to achieve their professional goals.
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Top Public School
CSUMB is ranked #6 for top public schools in the West by U.S. News & World Report.
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Empowering Social Mobility
CSUMB is ranked #2 for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
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Otter Care
Our Basic Needs program ensures that students are able to access resources to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
Student Experience
Our top priority is empowering our students with the knowledge, skills and resources to pursue and achieve their career and life goals.
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Empowering Social Mobility
CSUMB is ranked #2 for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
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Otter Care
Our Otter Care program ensures that students are able to access resources to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
Otter Impact Fund
The Otter Impact Fund provides annual support to foster research, innovation and address pressing needs across campus.
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Impacting Generations
Approximately 53% of entering CSUMB students are first-generation students.
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Alumni
Otters for Life don’t just look back, they give forward. Whether through mentorship, scholarships or community partnerships, CSUMB alumni play a vital role in creating opportunities for the next generation of students.
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Foundation of CSUMB
The Foundation of CSUMB helps turn vision into action by stewarding philanthropic support that fuels scholarships, research and strategic initiatives. Join us in building a future where every student can thrive.
FoundationA Powerful Belief in the Strength of Us
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Connect With Our Directors
Learn more about how your support can impact the experience and offerings at Cal State Monterey Bay.
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Areas to Support
Discover the many different areas at CSUMB to which you can dedicate your support.
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Ways to Give
You’ll find a broad range of ways that you can give to Cal State Monterey Bay.
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Demonstrating the Impact
Take a look at some of the recent ways friends and donors like you have impacted the CSUMB experience with their generosity.
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Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Our offices are located in the CSUMB Alumni and Visitors Center. We’re open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Foundation Annual Report Magazine
Discover the latest news in the 2025 issue of the Foundation Annual Report Magazine.
University Advancement
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