Parent & Family Giving
You have a role to play in UC Santa Barbara's supportive culture, rewarding experience, and recognized excellence. Whether you are the family of a current student or a proud alum, there are many ways to enrich campus life through UC Santa Barbara Parent & Family Giving. We invite you to find your place in our community of parent and family advocates. Gifts to UC Santa Barbara support student scholarships and opportunities, an exceptional education, and high-impact research.
The Parent Advancement Council is made up of a dedicated community of volunteer parents and family members who believe in the power of UC Santa Barbara's mission and who serve as advocates, ambassadors, and philanthropic leaders on behalf of the university.
We hope you will consider supporting the success of all students with a gift to the Parents Fund. Whether it's furthering scholarly inquiry or making a difference in the lives of students, the Parents Fund provides flexible support for our community's most pressing needs.
A Gaucho Family
For Megan ’97 and Mark ’94 Devlin, UC Santa Barbara is a family affair. Now parents of two UCSB students, the Devlins support the Data Science Program and UCSB Baseball, investing in the academic and athletic opportunities that enrich campus life while their daughters forge their own paths.
An Important Place
When Frederick Charles Hock Jr., father of three Gauchos, passed away in 2022 at age 83, he left an estate gift to the university that shaped his children’s lives. The generosity of the Hock family established the first unrestricted endowment at UC Santa Barbara.
A Campus Where Everyone Thrives
As parents of two UC Santa Barbara students, Sharon and Michael Deal understand the importance of helping students navigate college challenges. Their support for Promise Scholars, INSPIRE and UCSB Basic Needs helps create opportunities for all students to thrive.
Getting involved as a parent, getting inspired, going to talks by professors who teach my kids: What's not to love about it? My husband and I can now give back. It makes us feel good to know that our girls are at UC Santa Barbara and to support the campus.
Megan Devlin ’97
Contact Us
How would you like to make a difference? We invite you to connect with one of our development officers to engage in a conversation about how to make a meaningful gift.
Jennifer Biegert ’10
Senior Director of Development
Regional & Parent Giving
jenniferbiegert@ucsb.edu
805-451-0375
Sophia Lozada
Associate Director of Development
Parent & Family Giving
sophialozada@ucsb.edu
805-680-3559
Parent Giving Opportunities
Whether you support general campus priorities or a particular academic area or program, gifts of all sizes make a difference. Parent gifts to UC Santa Barbara support student success by fostering undergraduate exploration, expanding student opportunities, attracting and retaining top scholars and teachers, and strengthening the learning community.
Parent Visionaries - $25,000
Parent Visionaries are a premier group of parent donors at UC Santa Barbara. Visionaries increase the profile of parents as investors in the campus and ambassadors for the University of California. Through special recognition and unique programming, these trusted partners enjoy an active, meaningful role in the university community while their children are students and beyond.
Parent Leaders - $10,000
Parent Leaders make up a dedicated community of donors making a significant impact across UC Santa Barbara. As vital partners to the university, Leaders receive tailored benefits and special invitations to develop meaningful relationships with the university at campus and regional events.
Parents Advocates - $5,000
Parents Advocates form a foundational role in advancing academic excellence and student success at UC Santa Barbara. In recognition of their commitment, Advocates receive access to select campus programming while helping inspire engagement and support within their local communities.
Gaucho Family Legacy Program
The Gaucho Family Legacy Program allows parents and family members to establish an endowment during your student’s time at UC Santa Barbara. Your student can be involved in the process by helping select the area your gift will support at UC Santa Barbara. Philanthropic gifts can make an impact on the student experience, your student’s major department, research labs, student scholarships, or many other areas. Connect with us to explore how your family can endow a bright future for UC Santa Barbara and our students!
How It Works
- Start your family's legacy endowment through a one-time gift or pledge (payable up to five years). Gaucho Family Legacy funds begin at a commitment of $50,000. The fund will provide an annual payout each year once it is fully funded.
- Honor your student by naming the fund after them, your family, or another name of your choice.
- Receive an annual report about the impact your fund is making at UC Santa Barbara.