Office of Development

By working with the UC Santa Barbara Office of Development, you build relationships with professionals committed to providing you with the best philanthropic experience. We are true investment stewards, advancing the university’s mission through community outreach and partnerships with individuals, corporations and foundations.

UC Santa Barbara’s Office of Development is composed of fundraising professionals who share a commitment to the university’s mission. Our development officers possess a wide breadth of knowledge of UC Santa Barbara. We believe that strong relationships are at the heart of philanthropy. By working closely with our team, you can execute your vision, make campus connections, and engage in a meaningful philanthropic experience.

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As part of the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strive for our team to reflect our global and multicultural alumni and donor community. We value our diversity as a fundamental part of how we reach our organizational goals and evolve as a division. This philosophy is practiced daily in our work as we raise support for the programs and opportunities that cultivate UC Santa Barbara’s positive and inclusive campus community.

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Interested in learning more?

If you are interested in making a difference at UC Santa Barbara, please contact one of our gift officers listed under Key Contacts. They will guide you and answer all questions to ensure your investment achieves the desired and maximum impact.

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