“I believe in CSUMB!”
WHY GIVE TO CSUMB? Every member of our faculty and staff works hard each and every day to help ensure success for our students. Now more than ever, we all see our students struggling – whether it be lack of food, money for rent, tools for learning in this unprecedented time, or simply to feel secure enough to stay in college. Access to a college education not only requires dedicated faculty and staff, but also the means to stay to completion. We tirelessly fundraise to ensure both access and success. When requesting grants and gifts to individuals outside the CSUMB community, we can make no better case for support than the fact that our employees believe in our mission wholeheartedly and contribute both time and gifts to CSUMB. Your participation inspires others to give. In order to strengthen our unique educational experience, advance our programs to the next level, strengthen the student experience, enhance faculty and program innovation, and secure our outreach that is vital to the economic, educational and wellness future of the Monterey Bay Peninsula and beyond, we need to first look after our students. Our talented and hardworking faculty and staff are invested in providing our students with a meaningful experience and strong education, despite current circumstances beyond our control. Your hard work ensures that CSUMB remains unique in providing service to the community, and a personalized education.
Thank you for all you do. In addition to committing their time to CSUMB, many employees also make annual or monthly gifts to the university. Hear from your colleagues about why they give to CSUMB. Your gift really matters!
WHY DO YOU CONTRIBUTE SUPPORT TO CSUMB? I have been a faculty member at CSUMB for nearly half my life, and have grown with the university. From being a “green” faculty member at my first academic position, I am now in my metaphorical senior year. I am so happy to be a part of the CSU system of education and the CSUMB community - it has shown me much of what was lacking in my own education at less student-centered institutions. Thus, I contribute regularly in any way I can to the betterment of CSUMB, its staff and faculty and, most importantly, to our students. By contributing even a small amount to the fund of your choice, it shows that another member of our community supports our campus and that makes an enormous difference. Dr. Daniel Fernandez, Professor of Applied and Environmental Science Faculty co-chair
Donating reaffirms my belief in the value of education and how it can and does change lives. It reaffirms my purpose for being here to do meaningful work that serves the greater good. As a first generation college graduate, I have been the beneficiary of donations given to me directly and indirectly through scholarships, grants and support services to help me succeed. I’m proud and fortunate to be able to experience the benefits that a college education has to offer for myself, my family and community. I’m proud of my 18 years of service to CSUMB but donating goes beyond service. It’s putting words into action. Donating shows a faith and belief in our university and the values we stand for, collectively and individually, both in good times and bad. Veronica Flores, Director of Student Information Systems Staff co-chair
I won the jackpot when I was offered a job as a professor at CSUMB 17 years ago. To me the offer was: spend each day engaged with people passionate about grappling with difficult social issues and work together to solve problems. Of course my answer was YES. Since then I have spent my days helping to build our campus to be a place where every person can come to learn, engage, debate, disagree, and be respected for who they are as a person. Together we do this in the classroom, in the research laboratory, on the quad, in the dorms, and online. Our vibrant exchange of ideas requires support, so I give to CSUMB using payroll deduction. It’s the easiest way to make a big impact. Join me! Dr. Jennifer Dyer-Seymour, Professor of Psychology Faculty co-chair
The 2021 Staff and Faculty Giving Campaign–from February 9 to April 6, 2021 comes at a difficult time for everyone. It is a focused effort to increase faculty and staff donor participation and highlight the impact of giving. Together with the contributions of alumni, parents and friends of CSUMB, your gifts make a significant impact on the students we are now only seeing virtually. We truly do believe in CSUMB! Questions about making a gift? Contact Annie Warr, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, by email at awarr@csumb.edu, and you will be put in touch with the appropriate Development Officer to find the giving opportunity that is right for you.
FIND YOUR PASSION–AND HOW YOU WANT TO GIVE There are many ways to support CSU Monterey Bay. To see a full list of giving opportunities visit csumb.edu/giving/areas-support and our payroll deduction form at csumb.edu/fsgives
SOME TOP CHOICES:
WAYS TO GIVE:
Student Emergency Fund
Payroll deduction
Providing for Student Success
Online through our secure giving site
Academic Excellence
By phone or mail
Funding Program Innovation
Planned giving
Building Leading-Edge Facilities Discretionary Funds
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR CSUMB AND OUR STUDENTS