ANNUAL GIVING
The gift of education

Every gift to Sacramento State is important, and Annual Giving allows us to combine several gifts to make the greatest possible impact.

Our Annual Giving donors are students, parents, faculty, staff, friends and alumni who want to build on Sacramento State’s tradition of excellence through a tax-deductible gift to the University. You can make your annual gift as an unrestricted donation, which enables the University to respond where the need is greatest.  Or you can support the area of the University that is of most interest to you, such as a department, a program, a College, the University Library or Intercollegiate Athletics.

Annual Giving programs include: the Sac State Fund and College Annual Funds—both of which are conducted yearly through the Student Calling Program, e-appeals and direct mail campaigns—as well as the President’s Circle, Dean’s Leadership Circle and the Parent Giving Program.

To learn more about Annual Giving programs, contact annualfund@csus.edu.

Annual Giving programs                      

The Sac State Fund
In the fall semester, Annual Giving raises unrestricted funds through the Sac State Fund, money that goes to the places on campus where it is needed most. The Sac State Fund benefits students and academic programs throughout Sacramento State such as scholarships, library materials, multicultural programs and technology upgrades for computer labs and classrooms.

Student Calling Program
The Student Calling Program enlists some of Sacramento State’s most outgoing and enthusiastic students to call on alumni, parents and friends to raise funds for the University. The Student Calling Program calls twice a year – in the fall to raise money for the Sac State Fund and in the spring to raise money for seven individual Colleges on campus .

The Student Calling Program not only generates much-needed funding for the University, but it gives students an opportunity to work on campus in a job that richly enhances their educational experience and communication skills. Students are interested in learning about ways you have been able to apply your Sac State education to career opportunities . They also will give you an update on the latest activities and events at Sacramento State. In addition, your student caller might also tell you a little about themselves and even ask for your advice.

When a student calls he or she will tell you where they are calling from and the purpose of their call, and they will confirm your address in our database, access to which is strictly regulated. They also can apprise you of potential opportunities for matching gifts from your employer about which you might not be aware.
To learn more about the Student Calling Center, contact Shante' Johnson, Annual Fund Associate at (916) 278-2479 or sjohnson@csus.edu.

President’s Circle
The President’s Circle is a group of leadership donors who express their support for the campus through generous annual donations to the University. President’s Circle gifts help President Gonzalez respond to emerging issues and promote educational access and excellence for our students.
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To learn more about the President's Circle, contact Craig Perez, Director of Development, at (916) 278-4912 or cperez@csus.edu.

Dean’s Leadership Circle
The Dean’s Leadership Circle is a dedicated group of engaged donors who share a commitment to supporting students and academic programs at Sacramento State. As an extension of our campus community, these alumni and friends help provide our Deans with the resources that impact all aspects of the College—scholarship support, equipment purchases and technology upgrades, guest lectureships, faculty professional development and more.

To learn more about the Dean’s Leadership Circle, contact Scott Adams, Annual Giving Program Analyst, at (916) 278-4354 or sadams@csus.edu.

Parent Giving
Most students at Sacramento State receive some form of financial aid. As a component of Sacramento State Annual Giving, the University is embarking on a Parent Giving Program designed to help bridge the gap between what students receive in aid and the actual cost of funding an education. Additionally, Parent Giving Program gifts can support University-wide initiatives, including scholarships, academic programs, Student Affairs projects, cultural events and library resources. Parents Giving Program gifts can make a difference in the lives of today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.

To learn more about Parent Giving, contact Scott Adams, Annual Giving Program Analyst, at (916) 278-4354 or sadams@csus.edu.

College Annual Funds
In the spring, the University raises unrestricted dollars for each of the College Annual Funds, allowing donors to meet the program needs of a specific college within the University. These can range from student projects and organizations, department scholarships, classroom equipment and faculty research.

To learn more about contributing to a College Annual Fund contact:

College of Arts and Letters
Kevin Gonzalez, Director of Development – Major and Planned Gifts, at (916) 278-6290 or Kevin.gonzalez@csus.edu
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College of Business Administration
John Power, Director of Development, at (916) 278-2452 or jpower@csus.edu
College of Business Administration homepage

College of Education
Kevin Gonzalez, Director of Development – Major and Planned Gifts, at (916) 278-6290 or Kevin.gonzalez@csus.edu
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College of Engineering and Computer Science
Stella Premo, Director of Development, at (916) 278-4606
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College of Health and Human Services
Jacqueline Ervin, Director of Development, at (916) 278-2453 or
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College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Stella Premo, Director of Development, at (916) 278-4606
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics homepage

College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Alex Gonzalez, Jr., Director of Development, at (916) 278-3533
College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies homepage

University Library
John Power, Director of Development, at (916) 278-2452 or jpower@csus.edu
University Library homepage

Intercollegiate Athletics
Mark Livingston, assistant athletic Director for Development, (916) 278-4269 or mlivings@csus.edu
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For more information contact University Development at (916) 278-6989