Building valuable partnerships are at the heart of what we do in the community.  From Kingsmen Shakespeare to the Arete Vocal Ensemble, Center for Non-profit Leadership, Autism and Communication Center, Fifty and Better Program, and TRIO pre-university programs. Join us in supporting partnerships and activities that will enhance the future of our treasured community.

Areté Vocal Ensemble Autism and Communication Center Center for Nonprofit Leadership Fifty and Better (FAB) Kingsmen Shakespeare TRIO Upward Bound
Areas to Support
Invest in the Student Experience Strengthen Student Belonging Support Student Scholarships Empower Academic Excellence Nurture Faith Formation Champion Athletics Strengthen Cal Lutheran in the Community Greatest Need Make Cal Lutheran Cares Day Your Own
Leaderboard
Cares Day Leaderboard
35 Participants
Rank Department Raised
1 Annual Fund $236,310.00
2 Presidential Strategic Initiatives $86,200.00
3 The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Fund $81,151.00
4 Student Employment Fund $74,791.00
5 Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary $58,997.00
Ended
2
Match
Center for Nonprofit Leadership Match
All donations, up to $7,500, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
Completed
$10,000
The Kingsmen Shakespeare Challenge
Help us take the stage in style! Kingsmen Shakespeare will be able to unlock a gift of $10,000 when we reach $10,000 in donations during Cares Day.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
$8,000
The FAB (Fifty and Better) Challenge
All donations to the FAB program during Cares Day will qualify to unlock an $8,000 matching gift, due to a generous donation from the Richardson family.
$8,000 / $8,000 Raised
Completed
$3,000,000
Bridge to the Future Challenge
UPDATE: ALL NEW GIFTS COUNT! An anonymous donor couple has issued an incredible challenge—they’ve pledged their entire $3 million estate gift if we can reach 1,500 donations to any area on the leaderboard by midnight tonight!
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Upward Bound Match
All donations, up to $2000, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Diego's Double Challenge
The Gupta Foundation has generously agreed to match the first $10,000 raised during Cares Day. And if we are able to do that, they agreed to do it again for the next $10,000. That could mean an additional $20,000 in support!
Completed
Cal Lutheran Cares Around the World!
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 257
2 OR 3
2 AZ 3
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