Info for Donors

What is Giving Day?

  • Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event that brings together as many students, alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff as possible to support Cal Poly Humboldt.
  • All giving up to $1,000 per donor will be doubled on Giving Day! The first $150,000 raised will be matched by the Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation.

When is Giving Day?

  • Giving Day is the first Wednesday of April each year which aligns with the first week Humboldt offered classes in 1914. This year Giving Day will take place on April 3, 2024.

What does my gift support?

  • You get to decide what your gift supports at Cal Poly Humboldt! Search for an area on campus you want to give to or visit the Giving Day website to see this year’s featured groups. 

How do I make my gift?

  • There are a few different ways you can make a gift 
    • Visit the Giving Day website and choose one of the featured fundraisers. Once you click on the tile for the giving opportunity you want to support, click on the “Give Now” button and follow the instructions provided. 
    • If your desired area on campus is not featured on the Giving Day website, search the Fund Directory for an area you prefer.
    • You can also choose to support an area of campus through the general Give Now button.
    • Still unsure? Use the general Give Now button and write in the comment section how you would like your gift used. 
  • If you prefer to mail a check, please make checks payable to Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation and include Giving Day and the fund you would like to donate to in the memo section. 

Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation
Gift Processing Center, SBS 285
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521

  • If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at giving@humboldt.edu or call us at 707-826-5200. We’re happy to help facilitate your donation. After making your gift, you can motivate others to give by sharing your excitement about Giving Day with your friends. Share a Giving Day message on social media and ask friends to join you in supporting Humboldt. 

I don’t see my favorite fund on the Giving Day website.

  • That’s okay! Please review the “How do I make my gift?” question above for the different ways you can find your fund. 

Is there a minimum donation amount?

  • There is no minimum donation you can make. All gifts matter!

What is the Maximum donation match amount?

  • All giving up to $1000 per donor will be matched on Giving Day. Gifts larger than $1,000 will still be matched up to $1,000. For example, if you donate $2,000, your total gift will become $3,000.

Can I give more than once?

  • Of course! Every gift makes a difference, and your total giving up to $1,000 will be matched across any funds you choose to support. 

Is my contribution tax deductible?

  • The Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization; Taxpayer Identification Number: 94-6077724. Gifts made on Giving Day are typically tax deductible. Please check with your tax professional for your specific circumstance.

Is my payment secure?

  • Yes. All payments are processed using a secure online giving form. The information collected from our donors will be used only by Cal Poly Humboldt and the Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation.

I am having trouble making my gift. Who should I call?

  • Please call University Advancement at 707-826-5200.

I have already given to Humboldt this year. Does that count?

  • Thank you! Giving Day is a 24-hour event, and we are counting the total number of donors and dollars raised in this time frame only. We invite you to make an additional gift on this special day.

Can anyone participate in Cal Poly Humboldt’s Giving Day?

  • Absolutely. Support from everyone in the Lumberjack community (alumni, friends, family, faculty, staff, and students) counts on this day.

What social media should I follow to keep up with Giving Day?

How can I help spread the word about Giving Day? 

  • Post about Giving Day on all of your social networks. You can check out our Social Media Toolkit to help on social media.
  • You can also find email templates to send to your friends and family in the toolkit
  • If you tag @humboldtpolytechnic and @humboldtalumni on social media, we can re-share your stories and posts!

I still have questions. How can I get in touch?