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The goal of the Otter Backers Club is establish a sustainable, community driven model of philanthropic support for the department’s 14 NCAA Division II programs and 300 student-athletes.
PURPOSE
Otter Backers is designed to provide consistent, unrestricted and sport designated annual support that directly enhances the student-athlete experience. Funds raised support:
- Scholarships
- Team travel and competition expenses
- Equipment and uniforms
- Sports performance resources
- Championship and postseason opportunities
MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
Otter Backers features
tiered giving levels ranging from Monte’s ($100) through the Legacy Scholarship Circle ($9,187), which represents the cost of one year of tuition and fees for a CSUMB student-athlete. Each level offers recognition and engagement opportunities while emphasizing measurable impact.
RECOGNITION
All annual gifts to CSUMB Athletics, including sport specific contributions, are recognized through Otter Backers membership. Donors may direct support to a specific team or to the department overall, and all contributions count toward Otter Backers tier recognition.
*Donors may choose to decline benefits in order to make a 100% tax deductible gift.
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP CIRCLE
Introducing the Legacy Scholarship Circle, our premier level of scholarship support for Otter Athletics. Members commit to an annual gift of $9,187 to fully cover one year of in-state tuition and fees for one student-athlete. While Legacy Scholarship Circle members enjoy exclusive benefits, the greatest reward is knowing your support directly strengthens our teams and enhances their ability to compete for championships.
