Annual Fund

Rebridging the Past, Present, and Future: Your Impact

Your gift to the Annual Fund rebridges the past, present, and future, creating a legacy that will last for generations. By supporting our mission, you honor the traditions that have shaped us, strengthen the opportunities available to students today, and empower the leaders of tomorrow.

Through your generosity, you can help preserve our rich history, fund scholarships, and enhance student experiences. Your contribution ensures we continue to grow, thrive, and connect the legacy of our past with the promise of our future. Take action today—your support can make all the difference. Thank you for considering joining us on this incredible journey!

Success!

Heart of Gold Challenge

An incredibly generous anonymous donor—who wants to inspire Cal Lutheran students, staff, faculty, alumni, families, Regents, other donors, and the entire Cal Lutheran community—will release a $1 Million Dollar Estate Gift when the Cal Lutheran Cares Day leaderboard crosses the $650,000 mark—honoring our 65th anniversary—in support of any cause on the leaderboard through midnight tonight!

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$25,000

Bridging the Gap Challenge

$25,000 will be released when the Annual Fund reaches a total of $100,000, thanks to the generosity of Rod Gilbert, and Carrie and Bruce Nebens.

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Match

Couples of Cal Lu Match

From 6:00-9:00 pm, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,000, thanks to the generosity of CLU alumni, Ann and David Watson, and Dan '67 and Lynne '68 Terry.

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$2,500

Happy Hour Challenge

Thanks to the generosity of Barry '65 and Anne-Marie Wohrle, a gift of $2,500 will be released when 50 donors make a gift to the Annual Fund between 4 pm and 6 pm.

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$5,500

55 for $5,500 Challenge

Make one of the first 55 gifts to the Annual Fund and help unlock a $5,500 gift from generous CLU supporters, Don and Patty Shemenske.

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Caring Hearts Match

From 1 pm to 3 pm, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched up to $4,100, thanks to the generosity of two CLU alums, George Chesney and Pastor Jim Bessey '66, and two anonymous donors.

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Double Your Impact Match

From 11 am to 1 pm, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000 thanks to the generosity of Jim and Karol Quiring.

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Ignite Impact Match

From 9 am to 11 am, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Wendy and Peter Schifrin.

$1,000 MATCHED

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Areas To Support

Ahmanson Veterans Resource Center Annual Fund Athletics Autism and Communication Center Cal Lutheran Relief Fund Cal Lutheran support for Kingsmen Shakespeare Campus Equity & Inclusion Fund Campus Ministry Center for Nonprofit Leadership College of Arts & Sciences Community Counseling Services Community Leaders Association Student Scholarships Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship DREAMers Fund Emergency Support Scholarship Fifty and Better Program Global Engagement Fund Graduate School of Education Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Pearson Library Strategic Initiatives School for Professional & Continuing Studies School of Management Student Employment Fund Student Inclusion and Equity Fund Student Life Experiential Learning Student Research Student Residential Experience Student Scholarships Student Support Services TRIO Upward Bound Programs

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