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Parent & Family Giving Building Traditions of Giving and Engagement The Parent & Family Giving program at UC Santa Barbara was born out of an increasing tradition of family philanthropy and volunteerism. We honor and celebrate the parents and guardians who have contributed to making a difference in the lives of current students and future generations.
Transformational Family Giving UC Santa Barbara Parent & Family Giving creates a community of advocates who reinforce the importance of public education, the student experience, and the university as a whole. Support from families augments the student experience and enriches a dynamic teaching and learning environment.
What will your involvement look like? Support
Explore
Enhance the student experience through participation and broad philanthropy.
Discover and take interest in particular programs or initiatives.
Lead
Invest
Become a university stakeholder through a capstone or legacy gift.
Choose to support a specific area through philanthropy.
“ Watching my children
develop their quest for knowledge — that’s the best thing one could ask for from a university. Do stay engaged.” Anita Manwani-Bhagat UCSB Parent
Reasons to Support the Student Experience Community & Culture Gifts from families broaden possibilities. Scholarships allow students to fully participate in their academic life, while support for education abroad, internships, and community service provides access to experiential learning opportunities. Family investments keep university education at its best: vibrant, relevant, and dynamic.
Exceptional Education Faculty are important at UC Santa Barbara. Your gift to faculty recruitment and retention supports the people who shape knowledge and inspire your student to think big. We place a premium on investing in extraordinary scholars — people who not only possess knowledge but are also interested in motivating and mentoring your student.
Significant Research Research is for all scholars committed to learning. Over half of UC Santa Barbara’s undergraduate population are engaged in research, ranging from measuring water samples in labs to studying indigenous languages in the field. Your support of research ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of the world through hands-on learning.
Interested in learning more about how you can make an impact? Contact us at:
giving.ucsb.edu/parent-family-giving