UC SANTA BARBARA
PARENTS FUND & OUTREACH Building Traditions of Giving and Engagement INVOLVEMENT | GENEROSITY | LEGACY UC Santa Barbara’s Parents Fund 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.
REASONS TO SUPPORT the Student Experience Exceptional Education Faculty are important at UCSB; your gift to faculty recruitment and retention will support 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 the knowledge but are interested in motivating, sharing, and relating that knowledge to your student.
Significant Research “ 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 Parents Chair and Leadership Committee for the Bay Area
Research is not just for professors and scientists; it’s for all scholars committed to learning. More than 56% of UCSB’s undergraduate population are engaged in research, ranging from measuring water samples in labs to studying tribal languages in the field. Your support of research ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of course material through this high-impact learning.
Integrative Learning Students come to UCSB to enjoy the benefits of an interactive and interpersonal experience—where dialogue, partnerships, and collaboration all meet in one place. Parent investments keep university education at its best: vibrant, relevant, and incredibly dynamic.
Community & Culture Gifts from parents broaden possibilities. Scholarships allow students to fully participate in their academic life, while support for education abroad, internships, and community service further enhance the student experience.
Parents Fund | Office of Development email: parent.outreach@ia.ucsb.edu www.giving.ucsb.edu/parents-fund
Transformational Family Giving Funding from the State and tuition describe only part of your student’s story. Over 10% of the student experience is funded by private philanthropy— donors who are interested in not only maintaining, but enhancing student life at UC Santa Barbara. This supplemental support serves to enrich teaching and learning, and improve the resources available at UC Santa Barbara.
What will your involvement look like?
Lead Invest
Become a university stakeholder through a capstone or legacy gift
Choose to support a specific area through philanthropy
Explore Discover and take interest in particular programs or initiatives
Support Enhance the student experience through participation and broad philanthropy