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Frequently Asked Questions

About the Campaign

WHAT IS THE CAMPAIGN?

The 'Runners on the Rise campaign for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 is a comprehensive campaign and provides financial support for our students, faculty, and programs. This is an historic endeavor for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 and will be launched publicly at the conclusion of our 50th anniversary celebration. The campaign priorities focus on our students by supporting future leaders, fostering academic excellence, and building our community.

WHY IS ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 ENGAGED IN A CAMPAIGN RIGHT NOW?

The university is at a key point in its history, having recently completed a strategic plan that will guide us for the next 10 years, as well as celebrating its 50th birthday in 2020-21. These milestones galvanized us to take bold steps toward ensuring ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 will sustain its vision for our students during the next 50 years. More than ever before, philanthropy is essential to supporting the core elements that define ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾.

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE CAMPAIGN?

The campaign began in July 2018 and will continue through June 2024.

WHAT ARE THE CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES?

The responses from feasibility study clearly showed the importance of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾’s role in the community and the importance the community places on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 as the purveyor of hope for students throughout our region. The campaign priorities focus on students by providing the infrastructure, programs, and services needed to build future leaders, foster academic excellence, and build our community.

IN ADDITION TO MAKING A GIFT, HOW ELSE CAN I GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN?

  1. Attend one of our virtual events
  2. Engage your network in a conversation about supporting ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾
  3. Promote ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 on social media

Giving Information

WHY SHOULD I GIVE TO ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾?

Although our southern San Joaquin Valley region abounds in beauty, it also faces immense challenges, including extreme poverty and the lowest educational attainment in the nation. That is why ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 is working collaboratively with supporters to address the systemic issues facing our community, while focusing on what is centrally important — students. Over 70% of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 students require financial assistance to pursue their education. These students are brilliant and increasingly diverse, and the majority stay in our Valley after graduation, solving our region’s most complex challenges. Your support is critical as we empower our next generation of leaders.

HOW DO I SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN?

Making a gift online is the fastest way to support the campaign. Other options include a check or cash, securities, or planned gifts. Please visit  to give online or contact University Advancement at (661) 654-3994 to have a conversation about supporting the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 comprehensive campaign and our students.

WHAT IF I GAVE TO THE PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATES OR ONE OF THE OTHER GIVING PROGRAMS? WILL I GET RECOGNIZED FOR THE CUMULATIVE AMOUNT?

Yes. This is a comprehensive campaign, so all gifts large and small will be recognized as part of the campaign. For more complete information about recognition opportunities, please contact University Advancement at (661) 654-3994.

ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH MY GIVING?

By supporting the students at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾, you are helping to educate the future leaders of our community and the globe. We would like to celebrate your support, so for information about recognition opportunities, please contact University Advancement at (661) 654-3994.

HOW CAN I CREATE AN ENDOWMENT FOR A ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 SCHOOL, FACILITY, PROGRAM, OR FACULTY CHAIR?

Thank you for your interest in establishing a legacy gift in support of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. The current minimum gift for an endowment is $25,000. The principal balance of an endowment fund is not spent and can potentially grow over time. A percentage of the earnings goes to provide annual support to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 in perpetuity. Gifts to an endowment may be funded over a period of years to achieve the minimum level required. Please contact Heath Niemeyer at HNiemeyer@csub.edu or (661) 654-3579 about creating an endowment.

HOW CAN I NAME A ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 SCHOOL, FACILITY, OR PROGRAM?

The naming of a school, facility, or program is a transformational commitment to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 and our students. The amount needed to name or endow for a particular purpose (school, facility, program), is a calculation based on the current costs. Again, a naming gift may be funded over a period of years to achieve the minimum level required. Please contact Heath Niemeyer at HNiemeyer@csub.edu or (661) 654-3579 for a complete list of naming opportunities.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE ANSWERS TO MY GIVING QUESTIONS?

Giving is a strong way to show your support for the students of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. The University Advancement team stands ready to assist if you have any questions as you make the personal decision to support the comprehensive campaign. For more information about giving to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾, please contact University Advancement at (661) 654-3994.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾

9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 654-ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾


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