CPP Giving Day 2023 has ended!
CPP Giving Day 2023
Thank you for giving on April 19 - 20, 2023
CPP Giving Day 2023 has ended!
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1,596
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Events
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
Past Events
Who is giving to #CPPGivingDay?
Thank you to the various members of our Bronco community:
Rank | Answer | Donors |
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1 | Alumni | 460 |
2 | Friend | 254 |
3 | Student | 181 |
4 | Parent | 165 |
5 | Other | 130 |
6 | Staff | 110 |
7 | Faculty | 82 |
8 | Retired Faculty/Staff | 30 |
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College Leaderboard Challenge
The college or group set with the most unique donors will earn a $1,000 bonus for their Dean's Excellence Fund.
Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
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1 | $1,000 | College of Engineering | 415 |
2 | Bronco Athletics | 238 | |
3 | Student Affairs | 223 | |
4 | College of Environmental Design | 75 | |
5 | Huntley College of Agriculture | 61 | |
6 | College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sci. | 58 | |
7 | College of Education & Integ. Studies | 53 | |
8 | College of Business Administration | 47 | |
9 | College of Science | 41 | |
10 | Alumni Association Student Scholarships | 32 |
Ended
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Womxn's Resource Center Match
The first $500 given to the Womxn's Resource Center will be matched dollar for dollar by Stephanie Abraham.
Completed
Women's Volleyball $15K Gift Challenge
When Women's Volleyball receives 10, 20, and 30 gifts, it will unlock $5,000 for each milestone for a total of $15,000. This challenge is thanks to an anonymous donor.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
CIS Match from Diane and Kent Miller '81
The first $1,000 given to the Computer Information Systems Excellence fund will be matched one to one by Diane and Kent Miller '81. Diane is President of the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board and Kent is a member of the Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
Completed
2
Match
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Match
The first $12,000 given to the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center will be matched dollar for dollar by John ’69 and Shirley Resich ’68. John is a board member for the Philanthropic Foundation, Huntley College Board of Advisors, and the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Advisory Committee.
Completed
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Challenge
Thanks to Susan Kellogg, your gift of any amount to the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Excellence Fund will help us unlock $5,000 when we reach 10, 20, and 30 gifts, for a total of $15,000. Susan is a board member for the Philanthropic Foundation and the Huntley College Board of Advisors.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
Veterans Resource Center $7.5K Gift Challenge
Your gift of any amount to the Veterans Resource Center will help us reach our goal of 30 gifts to unlock $7,500 incrementally in challenge funds from the Land of the Free Foundation.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
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Match
Urban & Regional Planning Match in honor of Dr. Rick Willson
The first $1,500 given to the Urban & Regional Planning Department campaign in honor of Dr. Rick Willson will be matched dollar for dollar Gwen Urey, Steve Preston '80, David Salazar '90, and Danny Wu '95.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Steel Bridge Match
All gifts to Steel Bridge will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates. Larry is a member of Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Renaissance Scholars Match
The first $10,000 given to Renaissance Scholars will be matched dollar for dollar by Angels Nest TLP, an organization committed to helping former foster youth as they pursue a college degree to become independent, self-supporting, community leaders.
Completed

2
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Plant Science Match
The first $5,000 given to the Plant Science Excellence Fund will be matched dollar for dollar by Kelly Duke '82.
Completed
2
Match
Partners in Education Match from Dr. Sue '74 & Keith Johnson
The next $8,000 given to Partners in Education (PIE) will be matched by Dr. Sue '74 & Keith Johnson. Sue is a PIE Board Member.
Completed
Partners in Education (PIE) 50 Gift Challenge from Mike Beckage '87 & Bridget Spanier
Your gift of any amount to Partners in Education (PIE) will help us reach our goal of 50 gifts to unlock $5,000 from Bridget Spanier & Mike Beckage '87.
Completed
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National Model United Nations Match
The first $3,000 given to National Model United Nations will be matched dollar for dollar by Farrah Hassen '04 and Dr. John Moore (Emeriti). Farrah is the chair of the CLASS Dean's Advisory Board. Dr. Moore is a member of the CLASS Dean's Advisory Board.
Completed
2
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MSI - Project SUCCESS Match
All gifts to MSI - Project SUCCESS will be matched dollar for dollar up to $750 thanks to Isai Miranda '05.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
MEP & WiSE Match
All gifts to MEP & WiSE will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates. Larry is a member of Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Lunchtime Power Hour Challenge #1
The campaigns with the most unique donors between 11am-1pm will split $1,500 in bonus funds for their campaign.
Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
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1 | $750 | Cal Poly Pomona Steel Bridge | 63 |
2 | $500 | Men's Soccer | 46 |
3 | $250 | Bronco Racing: Baja SAE | 14 |
4 | Orange County Sustainability Decathlon 2023 | 10 | |
5 | Reading, Advising, & Mentoring Program | 9 | |
6 | Veterans Resource Center | 6 | |
7 | Basic Needs Support & Poly Pantry | 6 | |
8 | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | 6 | |
9 | W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center | 6 | |
10 | Male SUCCESS Initiatives (MSI) | 6 | |
11 | MEP & WiSE | 5 | |
12 | Andrew Lawson Memorial Scholarship | 5 | |
13 | Partners In Education (PIE) | 4 | |
14 | Undocumented Students Services | 2 | |
15 | Men's Track & Field/ Cross Country | 1 |
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Huntley College 60 Gifts for $60k Challenge
For every 10 gifts that Huntley College of Agriculture receives, $10,000 will be unlocked for the Boswell-Huntley Plant Disease Diagnostics Lab from Janet and John Kister, up to $60,000.
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
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History Scholarship Fund Match
All gifts to the History Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500 thanks to Ira Pemstein '01. Ira is a member of the CLASS Dean's Advisory Board.
Completed
2
Match
Early Bird Match #2
The Bronco Fund will match the first $2,500 given to any campaign on Day 2 (April 20 starting at 9 am), up to $250 per donor.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Concrete Canoe Match
All gifts to Concrete Canoe will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates. Larry is a member of Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Collins College Board of Advisors $10K Match
The Collins College Board of Advisors will be matching gifts to the Collins College of Hospitality Management dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000.
$5,705 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
College of Engineering Dean's Excellence Match
All gifts to the College of Engineering Dean's Excellence Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates. Larry is a member of Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
Billy Bronco Sticker Challenge
When you make a gift of $25 or more to CPP Giving Day, you will receive an exclusive Billy Bronco sticker as a token of our gratitude! Put your Bronco pride on display with this custom design from CPP alum Flipped Dimension.
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Basic Needs Poly Pantry $5K Match
Your gift of any amount to Basic Needs & Poly Pantry will be matched dollar for dollar $5,000 by Ginny Mendes '86.
Completed
Baseball $5K Gift Challenge
Your gift of any amount to Baseball will help us reach our goal of 25 gifts to unlock $5,000 in challenge funds from Dan Andrews Farms.
Completed
2
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ASCE Match
All gifts to ASCE will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates. Larry is a member of Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Andrew Lawson Memorial Scholarship Match
All gifts to the Andrew Lawson Memorial Scholarship will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,000 thanks to an anonymous donor.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
AISES Match
All gifts to the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates. Larry is a member of Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
Completed
Aerospace Engineering 10 Gift Challenge
When the Aerospace Engineering Department gets 10 gifts, it will unlock a $2,500 bonus for Aerospace Engineering Student Clubs from Exquadrum, Inc.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Program Leaderboard Challenge
The top 5 programs or departments with the most unique donors will split $1,000 in bonus funds for their campaign.
Rank | Prize | Department, Group, or Program | Donors |
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1 | $750 | Men's Soccer | 115 |
2 | $500 | Reading, Advising, & Mentoring Program | 108 |
3 | $250 | Cal Poly Pomona Steel Bridge | 89 |
4 | Orange County Sustainability Decathlon 2023 | 73 | |
5 | Concrete Canoe | 65 | |
6 | Women's Volleyball | 61 | |
7 | Basic Needs Support & Poly Pantry | 53 | |
8 | Partners In Education (PIE) | 42 | |
9 | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | 41 | |
10 | Urban & Regional Planning- For Rick Willson | 36 | |
11 | Bronco Racing: Baja SAE | 36 | |
12 | W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center | 35 | |
13 | Veterans Resource Center | 32 | |
14 | Male SUCCESS Initiatives (MSI) | 31 | |
15 | Renaissance Scholars | 26 |
Ended
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Match
Women's Volleyball Match
All gifts to Women's Volleyball will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 thanks to an anonymous donor.
Completed
2
Match
Black Thriving Initiative Match
All gifts to the Black Thriving Initiative will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 thanks to "A Good Ancestor Inspired by Layla Saad".
Completed
Black Thriving Initiative $5k Gift Challenge
Your gift of any amount to the Black Thriving Initiative will help us reach our goal of 25 gifts to unlock $5,000 in challenge funds from "A Good Ancestor Inspired by Layla Saad".
Completed
2
Match
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center DOUBLE Match
The first $1,000 given to the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center will be double matched by Dorothy '68 and Kent Roberts. Dorothy is a board member for the Philanthropic Foundation and the Partners in Education (PIE) for the College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS).
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Veterans Resource Center Match
All gifts to the Veterans Resource Center will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 thanks to the Land of the Free Foundation.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Urban & Regional Planning Match in honor of Dr. Rick Willson #2
The next $1,000 given to the Urban & Regional Planning Department campaign in honor of Dr. Rick Willson will ALSO be matched dollar for dollar Gwen Urey, Steve Preston '80, David Salazar '90, and Danny Wu '95. Thank you for your generosity!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Undocumented Student Services Match
All gifts to Undocumented Student Services will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Sergio Hernandez '10.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Rose Float Match
All gifts to Rose Float will be matched dollar for dollar up to $4,000 thanks to Jody Gerstner '84.
Completed
Renaissance Scholars $15K Gift Challenge
When Renaissance Scholars receives 15, 25, and 35 gifts, it will unlock $5,000 for each milestone for a total of $15,000. This challenge is thanks to Angels Nest TLP, an organization committed to helping former foster youth as they pursue a college degree to become independent, self-supporting, community leaders.
Completed

2
Match
PIE Double Match from Vince and Penny Fraumeni
The first $500 given to Partners in Education (PIE) will be DOUBLE matched by Vince and Penny Fraumeni.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Partners in Education Match from Dr. Ronald Leon
The next $2,000 given to Partners in Education (PIE) will be matched thanks to Dr. Ronald Leon, PIE Board Member.
Completed
2
Match
Partners in Education (PIE) $10,000 Match from Dorothy '68 and Kent Roberts
The first $10,000 given to Partners in Education (PIE) will be matched by Dorothy '68 and Kent Roberts. Dorothy is a board member for the Philanthropic Foundation and the Partners in Education (PIE) for the College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS).
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Music Department Match
All gifts to the Music Department Excellence Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Dr. Janine Riveire, Music Faculty.
Completed
2
Match
MEP & WiSE Match #2
The next $1,500 given to MEP & WiSE will be matched by Michael Smith '85. Michael is a member of the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
Lunchtime Power Hour Challenge #2
The campaigns with the most unique donors between 11am-1pm on day 2 (April 20) will split $1,500 in bonus funds for their campaign.
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $750 | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | 26 |
2 | $500 | Concrete Canoe | 23 |
3 | $250 | Reading, Advising, & Mentoring Program | 17 |
4 | Veterans Resource Center | 6 | |
5 | Orange County Sustainability Decathlon 2023 | 6 | |
6 | MEP & WiSE | 5 | |
7 | Women's Volleyball | 4 | |
8 | Basic Needs Support & Poly Pantry | 4 | |
9 | Male SUCCESS Initiatives (MSI) | 4 | |
10 | Andrew Lawson Memorial Scholarship | 3 | |
11 | Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) | 2 | |
12 | W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center | 2 | |
13 | Women's Soccer | 2 | |
14 | Renaissance Scholars | 2 | |
15 | CBA Alumni Chapter | 2 |
Ended
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Huntley College Dean's Excellence Match
The first $2,500 given to the Huntley College Dean's Excellence Fund will be matched dollar for dollar by Rose Epperson. Rose is a member of the Huntley College of Agriculture Board of Advisors.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
Huntley College 25 Gifts for $25K Challenge
For every 5 gifts that Huntley College of Agriculture receives, $5,000 will be unlocked for the Orange County Farm Bureau Scholarship from the Orange County Farm Bureau, up to $25,000.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
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Match
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Scholarship Match
All gifts to the Lara Family and Becky Cutler Scholarship in EOP will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,500 thanks to Dr. Eric Lara '03 M'08.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Early Bird Match #1
The Bronco Fund will match up the first $2,500 given to any campaign on Day 1 (April 19 starting at 9 am), up to $250 per donor.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Communication Department Match
All gifts to the Communication Department will be match dollar for dollar up to $1,500 thank to Shaina Ostroff, Communication '04. Shaina is a member of the CLASS Dean's Advisory Board.
Completed
2
Match
College of Engineering Scholarships Match
All gifts to College of Engineering Scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
CLASS Dean's Excellence Fund Match
All gifts to the CLASS Dean's Excellence Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $7,500 thanks to Dr. Jose Gomez '93, Gloria Pitzer '74, and Dr. John Moore (Emeriti). Dr. Gomez, Gloria, and Dr. Moore are members are the CLASS Dean's Advisory Board.
Completed
Basic Needs Poly Pantry 25 Gift Challenge from Ginny Mendes '86
Your gift of any amount to Basic Needs & Poly Pantry will help us reach our goal of 25 gifts to unlock $5,000 from Ginny Mendes '86.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Baseball Match
All gifts to Baseball will be matched dollar for dollar up to $7,000 thanks to Sigma Nu
Completed
2
Match
Baja SAE Match
All gifts to Baja SAE will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Larry ('87) and Amy Gates. Larry is a member of Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Engineering Dean's Leadership Board.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Architecture - Hands on Experiential Design Match
All gifts to the Architecture - Hands on Experiential Design will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 thanks to members of the Architecture Advisory Board (Barbara Bouza, Frank Clementi, Mathew Chaney, Rick Corsini, and Ioanna Magiati).
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Alumni Scholars Match
All gifts to the Alumni Scholars programs will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 thanks to the Alumni Association.
Completed
2
Match
Ahimsa Center Match
All gifts to the Ahimsa Center will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500 thanks to Dr. Pradeep Iyer. Dr. Iyer is a member of the CLASS Dean's Advisory Board.
Completed