Philanthropy may be inspired by an overwhelming sense of gratitude, a lively intellectual curiosity, or a desire to encourage excellence in a young scholar. The Development Office provides leadership to UC Santa Barbara for encouraging private support from alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations to advance the educational, research and service priorities of the campus.

The Campaign for UC Santa Barbara  The first comprehensive campaign to
raise private funds to ensure UCSB's excellence for future generations.

The UC Santa Barbara Foundation  An introduction and welcome to the UC Santa Barbara Foundation.

Why Support UCSB?  Making the case for contributing to the university.

Ways to Give  Descriptions of a wide range of giving opportunities as well as various types of charitable donations.

Giving Online Make your personal financial contribution to UC Santa Barbara online. Simply follow the instructions at this secure site.

Giving Societies  Several Gift Recognition Societies have been established to recognize the generosity of donors at all levels.

Naming Opportunities  Several new campus buildings and projects under construction or planned include opportunities for major donors to be recognized for their support.

Parents Fund  The UC Santa Barbara Parents Fund works to increase parent engagement in their students' college experience and generate philanthropic support for the campus.

Planned Giving  Tax-wise ways to balance your personal financial goals with your charitable interests.

Gifts at Work  Examples of how the generosity of UCSB's benefactors creates new opportunities for learning and discovery.

Endowed Chairs  The complete roster of the many professorships across the disciplines created by UCSB's visionary donors.

Points of Pride  Just a few of the many reasons why UCSB is considered one of the country's leading research universities.

Key Staff Contacts  Mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail contacts for key staff members in the Development Office.