What is it?
It’s the percentage of alumni who give to CI, no matter how small or how large the gift. For three years now, CI has been in the top 4 campuses for alumni participation rates in the 23-campus CSU system.
Why is it so important?
A high alumni participation rate for CI’s alumni giving carries weight in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges ranking. According to the report, there is a correlation between the most highly-regarded colleges in the country and their Alumni Participation Rate for the school’s annual giving campaign.
In the end, a higher ranking in U.S. News & World Report means our alma mater is recognized as the excellent university that we all know it is!
As CI improves its alumni participation rate, the university attracts even more high-quality students; continues to recruit outstanding faculty; and improves key programs, while increasing financial support from foundations, corporations and other donors like you.
No matter the size of your gift, please consider making a gift to the Alumni Helping Students program this year. Your personal involvement can send a strong signal to your former classmates, your fellow alumni and to potential students and donors.