Planned Giving and Stewardship

The Beach’s journey to national prominence has been fueled, in part, by our most dedicated supporters, including those who have had a long, diverse history of philanthropy with the institution, served in leadership positions, and chosen to create a permanent legacy at the university through a planned gift. Our Planned Giving and Stewardship team stewards these integrally important members of the Beach family, whose deepest connections to The Beach place them at the heart of who we are and what we can become as an institution.

We're here to ensure you have the best possible experience as a member of our donor community.

For questions about our Donor Societies & Stewardship, please contact: 

For questions about Planned Giving, please contact:

Unit Leadership

Alina C. Mircea-Trotz ‘99, ‘02
Assistant Vice President
Alina joined CSULB’s University Relations & Development division in December 2020 as executive director for strategic initiatives and was appointed assistant vice president in May 2022. A two-time CSULB alumna, she holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the university, as well as the Certified Specialist in Planned Giving credential from the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies at CSULB. She brings over 25 years of fundraising experience, including eight years as senior director of development at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Before transitioning to higher education, Alina led fundraising efforts for nonprofit organizations in Orange County, including Pacific Chorale, the Orange County School of the Arts, and the American Red Cross. Under her leadership, CSULB’s planned giving program was recognized with a 2025 Circle of Excellence Gold Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.