California State University, Long Beach FAQ

Beachfunder is the official crowdfunding platform of California State University, Long Beach, offering an interactive and more personal experience when supporting university and student-led projects and initiatives across campus. With crowdfunding, it is the collective power of our community of donors that creates an impact. Beachfunder allows donors to contribute to specific areas they are passionate about via grassroots philanthropic fundraising.  

If you are interested in using Beachfunder to raise philanthropic support for an official CSULB project or program, please check out our Crowdfunding Guidelines and submit your application.

Crowdfunding at CSULB will be used in a variety of capacities, including fundraising for research projects, scholarships, specialized equipment, service projects, student organization trips, and other top priority projects. Project leads can utilize Beachfunder to tell the story of their projects, fundraise, and share the impact they’re making on campus and beyond.

You can choose to support a specific team HERE on our Athletics Beachfunder Page. 

All registered CSULB student organizations, departments, colleges, and faculty are eligible to apply for a Beachfunder project. All submitted projects are considered and approved on an individual basis.

It is up to the project team to market their crowdfunding campaign. The larger the crowdfunding project team, the more likely the project will be successful. It is strongly encouraged that groups consist of at least three people who can assist with marketing and outreach.  

Project leads are responsible for promoting their crowdfunding campaigns and can use multiple channels including via social media, email, phone, and on-campus, when appropriate. In addition, project teams are responsible for preparing thank-you messages and submitting regular project updates. 

Monetary premiums and perks should not be used to incentivize gifts. Such items as t-shirt giveaways or other promotional items are not permissible, as they affect a donor’s right to a tax deduction. 

Project leads must read the Crowdfunding Guidelines prior to submitting an application. Project applications must be submitted six weeks in advance to project start date. Once submitted, a staff member will reach out for next steps.

Selected projects will appear at beachfunder.csulb.edu

It is suggested crowdfunding goals for each project fall in the $2,000-$25,000 range. Projects with goals outside of this range are also welcome.  

For questions, please email beachfunder@csulb.edu or contact Mak Frederick, Digital Giving Associate at 562.985.6090

Check out our main website HERE.