Brenner begins work as CSUSB associate vice president for development

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- Beth Brenner, who has served in a wide variety of philanthropic positions at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and other organizations, has been named the new associate vice president for development at Cal State San Bernardino.

Brenner began her appointment on Oct. 31. Longtime CSUSB administrator Cindi Pringle has served in the position on an interim basis following her retirement as the associate vice president for development last December.

“I am delighted that the university has a stellar new leader of development,” said Ron Fremont, Cal State San Bernardino vice president of University Advancement. “Beth brings a wealth of development experience to CSUSB, having successfully served in four unique positions at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Last year alone, Cal Poly SLO raised in excess of $42 million, of which more than $20 million was directly or indirectly attributed to Beth’s work.”

Brenner has served in four different positions at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo since 2008, including her most recent role as assistant dean for advancement and external relations for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. She was the lead development officer for the most successful fundraising college at the university, helping it to exceed its fundraising goal by 50 percent during 2012-2013, which accounted for half of the university’s total.

She previously was director of corporate and foundation relations for Cal Poly’s University Advancement division, director of major gifts for the College of Engineering, and assistant director of advancement for the Orfalea College of Business.

“I am thrilled to be joining Cal State San Bernardino at such an exciting time in the university’s history, under the leadership of President (Tomás) Morales and Dr. Fremont,” said Brenner.  “I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with alumni, donors and friends of CSUSB on philanthropic initiatives that will transform the lives of students, businesses and communities in our region.”

Prior to joining Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Brenner was California Allstate Foundation manager for Allstate Insurance Company’s Allstate Foundation.  She also served as director of development and donor services officer for the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, and she was the Northwest development associate for Canine Companions for Independence.

Brenner graduated from Sonoma State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies with a journalism emphasis, while minoring in English. She also earned a master’s degree in nonprofit administration from the University of San Francisco.

For more information, contact the Cal State San Bernardino Office of Public Affairs at (909) 537-5007 and visit news.csusb.edu.