
To give to a student organization, follow the link below to visit our Student Org Giving Form. Just choose the organization(s) you would like to give to, enter your payment information, and submit! You will receive a receipt or your gift for your records. Thank you for your support of student organizations at CSUSM!
If you would like to discuss additional support of student organizations at CSUSM, please contact the Student Leadership & Involvement Center via email at studentorg@csusm.edu or by phone at (760) 750-4970
Recognized student organizations have the ability to utilize a variety of methods to raise funds to support the mission of the organization. See below for further information about what organization funds can be used for and what fundraising options are available to you as a student organization.
Why might a student organization want to fundraise? Fundraising can help your organization raise money for a variety of purposes, including:
If your organization wants to raise funds, where do you start? Check out the following recommended options:
Students Organizations can encourage donors to give online via the Student Org Giving Form. This form allows donors to select the student organization they want to support and enter their payment information electronically. Funds are then deposited straight into the organization’s account. This new feature is the simplest way to get your organization the funding you need!
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Do you have a great idea, project, or event that could really take off with a little support? Cougar Crowdfunding is designed to help student organizations raise funds by sharing impactful stories to bring groups of donors together to fund specific projects during a time-constrained campaign.
For more information, please visit the Cougar Crowdfunding website or contact Alex Perkins, Digital Giving Specialist, at aperkins@csusm.edu.
Student organizations have the ability to collaborate with community partner organizations for fundraising opportunities. Some common types of fundraisers are:
Any organization collaborating with an outside organization for a fundraising opportunity must complete the following steps:
For more information about how to prepare for a community partner fundraiser, contact SLIC at studentorg@csusm.edu or (760) 750-4970.
Student organizations have the option of selling goods such as crafts or food to raise funds. Organizations often choose to sell items that are relevant to the mission and purpose of their organization, such as culurally relevent food, crafts, or event tickets.
All organizations planning to sell goods to fundraise must complete the following steps:
Who would be the most likely population to donate to your organization or cause? The following groups can be a good place to start: