California State University The Foundation SAN MARCOS The CSUSMI Foundation California State University San Marcos 333 S.Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Tel: 760.750.4400 Tax ID: 80-0390564 w.cusm.edufounditon MEMORANDUM DATE: June 28, 2023 TO: Campus Community FROM: CSU San Marcos Foundation Board of Directors SUBJECT: Amendment to the Marchi 17, 2021 Public Attendance at Board Meetings Memorandum Pursuant to California Education Code 89920-28, the California State University San Marcos Foundation Board establishes thei following protocol for public attendance at meetings of the CSUSM Foundation Board of Directors: 1. Members of the public (excepting agenda-topic presenters) attending a meeting should arrive early and introduce themselves to Foundation staff before the meeting convenes. 2. Those wishing to attend and comment on a Foundation matter or agenda topic should contact Foundation stafffor a Comment Request Slipt to be completed and returned to the Board Secretary. Comment requests are encouragedto be submitted one week in advance ofthe meeting date. 3. The Chair will call upon those requesting to comment during a Comment Period. 4. Comments shall be limited to one (1) minute. A meeting held by remote means requires those called upon for comment to activate both audio and video features oft the connection. 5. The Board may or may not respond to comments. 6. Advanced expressed written consent ofthe Board is requiredi to record video or audio in the meeting - one week prior to the meeting. 7. Contact Foundation staff at oundaton@csusMadu to request a Comment Request Slip. Steven Pwagney 4o0uao Berger Steven P. Wagner(Jun2 28, 17:04PDT) Steven P. Wagner Jessica M. Berger Chair ofthe Board Executive Director May 24, 2023 amended March 17, 2021 memorandum to allow for one (1) minute for public comment. California State University The : Foundation SAN MARCOS The CSUSM Foundation California State University San Marcos 333 S.Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CAS 92096-0001 Tel:760.750.4400 Tax ID: 80-0390564 wwwcusmedufoundaton Board of Directors - Meeting AGENDA Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 8:30 am 10:30 am Hybrid: In-Person & Zoom Optional - Networking available for Foundation Board Directors prior to the meeting Call to Order - Foundation Board Chair, Emilie Hersh - Time Certain: 8:30 am I. Public Comment - Chair Hersh INFORMATION II. Welcome, Updates & Announcements - Chair Hersh INFORMATION Question of the Quarter: (voluntary) DISCUSSION How can we amplify the story of higher education as a pathway to social mobility? Board Directors are invited to watch the National Social Mobility Symposium keynote presentation by Dr. Nate Hilger, author of The Parent Trap (presentation link), held on February 20th. (attachment) Please come prepared to share key takeaways and impactful messaging that can strengthen how we communicate CSUSM's role in advancing social mobility and transforming lives through education. III. President's Remarks President, Ellen Neufeldt NFORMATION Business IV. Approval of Consent Agenda - Chair Hersh ACTION A. December: 12, 2024 Foundation Board Meeting Minutes (attachment) B. Committee Reports (attachment) C. Investment Performance (attachment) D. Financial Statements (attachment) E. Quarterly Report (attachment) F. Appendices Update in the Investment Policy Statement (attachment) The Finance and Investment Committee approved updates to. Appendices A, B, and C ofthe Investment Policy Statement. These updates are being shared via the Consent Agenda for transparency. V. Call for Advocacy: Letter-Signing Initiatives - Lou Monville DISCUSSION VI. Finance and Investment Committee Update - Taylor Sutherland A. 2023-24 CSU Donor Support Appendix Tables (attachment) INFORMATION 1. See page 18 for CSUSM's story of giving highlighting Price Philanthropies Foundation's $10 million grant to create a groundbreaking three-year accelerated bachelor's degree and workforce pipeline specifically for behavioral and mental health which a portion was matched by the Epstein Family Foundation's $10 million gift. 2. See page. 40 for Philanthropic Productivity 3. See page 48 for Endowment comparisons B. Approval of 2025/2026 Endowment Spending Allocation (attachment) ACTION The Finance and Investment Committee recommends afiscal year 2025/2026 endowment spending allocation of4 4.0 % based on a three year (12 quarter) moving average market value. C. Continuation ofthe Periodic Review of the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) Approval of Proposed Taskforce: ACTION Evaluation of the Socially Responsible Statement (SRS) in the Foundation's Investment Policy Statement (IPS) The Executive Committee and Finance and Investment Committee recommend establishing a Taskforcej focused on evaluating the Socially Responsible Statement (SRS) within the Foundation's Investment Policy Statement (IPS). VII. Campaign Committee Update - Nathaniel Keifer' '09, '21 INFORMATION A. Funding Progress B. Goal and Timeline C. Branding and Theme Questions for focus groups (attached) DISCUSSION VIII. CSUSM's Campaign Launch Celebration - Chair Hersh NFORMATION Save the Date Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 Time: Morning Location: CSUSM Campus Expectation: Foundation Board Directors expected to sponsor the event, attend and fill tables (handout) IX. Student Update - Itsarely Palma Castillo 26 and Karina Ramirez Gonzalez 25 INFORMATION A. Student Organizations Crowdfunding Month (link) B. One CSUSM for Scholarships C. Student Philanthropy Councils "Thank CSUSM Day" X. Glimpse into Campaign Readiness - Jessica Berger, Liora Gubkin and Ron Ramirez NFORMATION College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (attachment) College of Business Administration (attachment) CSUSMI Foundation, Board Meeting Page 2 of3 Marchz 27, 2025 XI. Success Stories - Chair Hersh INFORMATION A. Philanthropy - Jocelyn Wyndham B. Sponsored Research - Chuck De Leone Time Certain: 10:15 am Guest Presentation: Center for Training, Research, and Educational Excellence (CTREE) Tofamiliarize yourself with the work of our guests, please review this article: CTREE Helping Students Achieve and Surpass Goals Denise Garcia, Biology Professor/CTREE Director College ofScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Richard. Armenta, Kinesiology Associate Professor/Associate Director College ofEducation, Health & Human Services Students of CTREE C. Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Programs Update - Lori Brockett XII. Aha Moment - Chair Hersh DISCUSSION Adjournment - Chair Hersh Optional - Networking available for Foundation Board Directors after to the meeting Foundation Board Meeting Dates: Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 8:30 - 10:30am Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 8:30 - 10:30am CSUSMI Foundation, Board Meeting Page 3 of3 Marchz 27, 2025