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Explore meaningful ways to support Cal State Monterey Bay students and programs through giving opportunities that create lasting impact.

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Giving

Ways to Support Student Success

Every gift helps expand access to education, strengthen academic programs and create opportunities that prepare students to make a difference in their communities. From scholarships to hands-on learning experiences, your support ensures students have the resources they need to succeed.

Whether you choose to give today, contribute over time or plan for the future, your generosity creates lasting impact for students and the region.

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Our team is here to help you find the giving opportunity that best aligns with your goals and priorities. We can guide you through your options and connect you to the programs and initiatives that matter most to you.

Choose the Approach That Works for You

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Give Today

Make an immediate impact by supporting scholarships, academic programs and hands-on learning experiences. Online giving is the fastest and easiest way to put your support to work.

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Monthly Giving

Provide steady, reliable support that helps sustain student programs and expand opportunities throughout the year. Monthly giving allows you to make a lasting impact over time.

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Planned Giving

Create a lasting legacy by including Cal State Monterey Bay in your long-term plans. Planned gifts help ensure future generations of students have access to education and opportunity.

Contact Mike LaPlante to learn about planned and legacy giving.

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Gifts of Stock, Real Estate or Other Assets

Maximize your impact through tax-efficient giving options such as stocks, real estate or other assets. These gifts can provide significant support for students and programs while offering potential financial benefits.

Contact Scott Machado to learn about asset-based giving.

 

Create Lasting Impact

Your support helps remove barriers, expand opportunity and ensure students can stay on track to graduate. Many students rely on financial aid, and more than half are the first in their families to attend college. Through your generosity, they gain access to scholarships, research, internships and community-based learning experiences that prepare them for meaningful careers.

Every gift — whether immediate or long-term — strengthens programs, increases access and creates opportunities that have a lasting impact.

Make Your Impact

Giving Options

There are many ways to support students and programs at Cal State Monterey Bay. Whether you choose to give online, by mail or through a long-term commitment, your generosity makes a meaningful difference.

You can support academic programs and student success by sending a check.

Please make checks payable to Foundation of Cal State Monterey Bay and mail to:

Cal State Monterey Bay
Alumni and Visitor’s Center – Building 97
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
Attn: University Advancement

To make a gift via wire or international transfer, please contact:

Scott Machado
831-582-3373
smachado@csumb.edu

Faculty and staff play a vital role in shaping student success every day. Through teaching, mentorship and service, you help create a supportive, student-centered experience. Giving back is another powerful way to make a difference.

When faculty and staff give, it sends a powerful message. Your participation demonstrates a shared commitment to students and inspires others — alumni, partners and community members — to invest in the university as well.

Gifts from employees help:

  • Support students facing financial hardship
  • Expand access to academic and co-curricular opportunities
  • Strengthen innovative programs and learning environments
  • Enhance the overall student experience

CSUMB employees can support the university through payroll deduction.

To get started, complete the Payroll Deduction form or contact:

Natasha Harbert
nharbert@csumb.edu

Our Team

Connect with the Cal State Monterey Bay giving team. Meet the people who support your philanthropic journey and help you make a meaningful impact.

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Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Our offices are located in the CSUMB Alumni and Visitors Center. We’re open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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