Otters Give
Cal State Monterey Bay’s annual 24-hour day of giving unites alumni, students, faculty and friends to support scholarships, programs and opportunities helping Otters thrive.
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#OttersGive day is March 11, 2026
One Day. One Community. Limitless Impact.
#OttersGive day is Cal State Monterey Bay’s annual day of giving — a 24-hour celebration of community, opportunity and student success.
For one powerful day, alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends come together to invest in what makes Cal State Monterey Bay transformative: our students.
When you give, you open doors. You expand access. You help Otters thrive.
Why #OttersGive Day Matters
At Cal State Monterey Bay, access and opportunity change lives. Many of our students are the first in their families to attend college. Many balance school, work and family responsibilities. Your support ensures they don’t have to choose between their education and their future.
Your gift can:
- Provide scholarships for first-generation students
- Support emergency grants during unexpected hardship
- Fund hands-on research and creative projects
- Strengthen academic programs and student services
- Expand inclusive programs that support belonging and success
Every gift — of any size — makes an immediate difference.
Where Will You Make an Impact?
You can support the area that matters most to you:
- Academic colleges and programs
- Student scholarships
- Basic needs and student support programs
- Athletics
- Student clubs and organizations
- Campus initiatives that foster innovation and inclusion
When Otters give, students succeed.
Multiply Your Impact
Many gifts during #OttersGive day are matched dollar for dollar by generous donors. That means your support can go twice as far in advancing student opportunity.
Check back during the campaign to see which challenges and matches are active — and help unlock additional funding for students.
More Than a Donation
#OttersGive day is about participation as much as philanthropy.
You can:
- Share why you give on social media
- Encourage classmates and colleagues to join you
- Become an ambassador for your favorite program
- Celebrate student stories and milestones
When our community shows up together, we demonstrate the power of belonging.
Our Impact
Last year, #OttersGive supporters:
- Raised critical funds for scholarships and programs
- Increased alumni and first-time donor participation
- Strengthened support for student-centered initiatives
Every year, our community proves what’s possible when we unite behind our students.
Join the Movement
On #OttersGive day, every Otter counts.
Make your gift. Share your pride. Invest in the next generation of leaders, creators and changemakers.
Together, we are building accessible, inclusive and transformative higher education — right here on the Central Coast and beyond.