Employee Giving

Invest in What You Believe In

In addition to the time and talent you give each day, your financial support helps Cal Lutheran and PLTS continue to thrive.

Employee gifts directly support the greatest needs of our campuses and empower you to make an immediate impact—both on the institution where you work and in the lives of the students we serve. 

Why Employee Giving Matters

Employee giving is about more than dollars—it's about shared mission and commitment. A strong participation rate reflects confidence in the future of Cal Lutheran and sends a powerful message to students, alumni, donors, and the wider community: we believe in this place.

Your unrestricted donations support our most pressing needs, providing flexibility to address challenges and seize new opportunities. All gifts, of any size and to any area of campus, make a difference. Participation is what matters most. 

Recognizing Your Commitment

When you participate in the 2026-2027 Employee Giving Campaign—whether through payroll deductions or a gift to any area within Annual Giving—you're eligble to receive this year's Employee Giving signature badge.

Employees who have given for three or more consecutive years will recueve a badge featuring a oak leaf, celebrating their membership in the Oak Tree Society, our community of loyal donors. 

If you have questions about how to make a gift, set up payroll deductions, or would like to request your badge, please contact Michelle Spurgeon at spurgeon@CalLutheran.edu. 

The oak tree has often been used as a symbol of strength, nobility, and longevity. Similarly, the Oak Tree Society honors donors who have given an unrestricted annual gift for three or more years consecutively. A gift, no matter how big or small, that is given every year to the University grows to the power of an oak tree when it is joined with gifts from other Cal Lutheran alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends.

Oak Tree Society members are recognized at Cal Lutheran events as well as on our websites and on printed donor lists by the symbol of an oak leaf next to their names.

Automated Giving

Automatic payroll deductions make giving easy by donating a specific amount from each paycheck. No amount is too small, and every dollar supports the mission of the university.

Sign up for Payroll Deductions

2026-2027 Donor Honor Roll

The employees below are recognized for their annual contributions to an area of unrestricted giving on campus.