University Advancement Earns Two Global CASE Awards
Cal State San Marcos' University Advancement division earned international recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with two honors in the 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards:
- A silver award for the Inaugural Social Mobility Donor Impact Report in the “Donor Relations & Stewardship Initiatives” category — led by Kris Vasquez, director of donor relations and stewardship, and Shaymaa Abusalih, donor relations and stewardship coordinator.
- A bronze award in Student Org Crowdfunding Month 2024 in the “Fundraising: Student-led Initiatives category” — led by Sean Briner, director of annual giving, and Alejandra Perkins, digital giving specialist.
Judges commended the report’s “compelling storytelling, placing the voices and experiences of recipients at the center of the narrative. Achieved by a small, resourceful team, it’s a testament to how authentic, student-led stories can deeply connect with alumni and elevate impact reporting.”
For the crowdfunding honor, judges said, “the results are impressive” and it is “a great way to get various organizations on campus involved.”
The Circle of Excellence Awards drew 4,460 entries from 640 institutions across 33 countries. CASE selected 477 entries for recognition, honoring work that exemplifies the best in advancement across marketing, alumni relations, fundraising, publications and leadership.
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