The President’s Circle is a group of exceptional donors, committed to supporting CSUCI in reimagining higher education for a new generation and a new era.
President’s Circle donors support CSU Channel Islands in our mission to empower students as they achieve their highest educational and professional aspirations. This is all possible through ongoing giving, providing the University with maximum flexibility to meet CSUCI’s highest priority needs, such as:
- Student scholarships and success initiatives
- Academic program support
- Basic needs for students
- Vital equipment and technology
- Faculty and Program Development
- Undergraduate research and creative activities
The Impact of Giving
President’s Circle membership enables CSUCI to remove barriers to post-secondary education for first generation college intenders, and provide its graduates with a high-quality, cost-effective education.
As a President’s Circle member, your gift has lasting generational impact, effecting positive socio-economic change in our region and beyond. Please visit these Alumni stories to learn more.
Stories of Gift Impact and Outcomes
CSUCI alumni beekeepers
During hibernation season, alumni beekeepers and classmates go to Plan Bee Merry
Martha Torres Méndez
First-Generation Inspiration
Christina Thiele-Yancy
CSUCI support enabled Netflix manager to find herself
Giving Opportunities
As members of the CSUCI President’s Circle, you may choose from three levels of giving that offer a variety of exclusive member benefits.
PRESIDENT’S PARTNERS - $5,000+
- Invitation to the State of the University presentation by President Richard Yao
- Recognition in and an annual subscription to CSUCI Channel Magazine
- Invitations to CSUCI events on campus
- Includes $1,000 contribution to CI’s President’s Circle Scholar
- Invitation to Annual Presidential Scholars Reception
- Invitation to CSUCI’s Annual Holiday Open House Celebration
- President’s Circle Lapel Pin
PRESIDENT’S INVESTORS - $2,500+
- Invitation to the State of the University presentation by President Richard Yao
- Recognition in and an annual subscription to CSUCI Channel Magazine
- Invitations to CSUCI events on campus
- Includes $500 contribution to CI’s President’s Circle Scholar
- Invitation to Annual Presidential Scholars Reception
- Invitation to CSUCI’s Annual Holiday Open House Celebration
- President’s Circle Lapel Pin
PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATE - $1,000+
- Invitation to the State of the University presentation by President Richard Yao
- Recognition in and an annual subscription to CSUCI Channel Magazine
- Invitations to CSUCI events on campus
- Invitation to CSUCI’s Annual Holiday Open House Celebration
- President’s Circle Lapel Pin
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent they exceed the fair market value of any gift you receive in return. Please consult with a tax professional for more information. CSU Channel Islands tax ID is 77-0433230. Gifts made to the CSUCI Foundation will be charged 5% of the gift amount at the time the gift is made to help strengthen the development program and partially defray administrative costs.
Become a Member One-Time Annual Gift
Become a Member Monthly Recurring Gifts
Contact
Eva Gomez, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts
805-437-3271
eva.gomez@csuci.edu