Annual Giving
Annual Giving
Every gift, no matter the amount, enables us to make an even bigger impact. Through the annual giving program, you can join 35,000 donors who support UC Davis each year. These tax-deductible gifts (which average $200 annually) are some of the most meaningful we receive. Why? It’s not just because they help advance a wide range of programs and initiatives. It’s because they inspire others to give: they uphold the Aggie spirit of service that defines our university and drives us to make it even greater.
The two gift-receiving entities at UC Davis—the UC Davis Foundation and the Regents of the University of California—are both qualified charities that offer donors tax benefits to the full extent of the law. Your annual gift will qualify for a tax deduction in accordance with IRS regulations during the calendar year that you make your gift.
If you have questions for our Annual and Special Gifts Program team, please call 530-754-1100.
Davis Chancellor’s Club
The Chancellor’s Club is a society of donors who give more than $1,000 each year to any area of campus.
Annual Fund
These unrestricted contributions provide the chancellor with a crucial funding source for emerging opportunities and pressing needs.
Parents Fund
Your donations enrich the educational experience of our students, by providing flexible funding to support the university.
Give Day
UC Davis Give Day is an annual online and on-campus philanthropic event that coincides with Picnic Day each April. Raising over $4.1 million in 2024, Give Day has become a flagship philanthropic event because it brings together donors from all areas of campus. Donors who provide challenge gifts always inspire many new donors to participate.
Employee Giving
Give to a UC Davis program you’re passionate about, and amplify the difference you make here each and every day.
Student Giving
You may be surprised to learn that not all of our costs are covered by tuition. Donations from our student body make up some of the most valuable support we receive.
Staying connected for the greater good
As part of our commitment to meeting our donors where they are, we have Digital Engagement Officers who reach out to our community through the digital channels they prefer, like email, text, phone, and Zoom. These officers help our supporters stay in touch with UC Davis, fellow alumni, and friends while also helping UC Davis grow and transform to remain relevant, successful and maintain our mission to contribute to the greater good.
Chat with Digital Engagement Officer Tessa Haden
Tessa has a long-term commitment to higher education and believes in UC Davis’ research and academic mission to make a difference in the world. She helps our alumni, parents, and friends find areas of campus that are important to them and that need philanthropic support, such as scholarship and student support programs, scientific research, and programs like Aggie Launch, which prepare our graduates for the professional world.
Tessa has spent the last 9 years of her career in higher education, working with alumni and donors at California State University, Sacramento, where she earned her B.S. in health science and sociology. She is passionate about students having the resources necessary to reach their degree and is a donor to the Student Emergency Relief Aid Fund.
Chat with Tessa today about how you can support areas of UC Davis that are important to you!
Email: thaden@ucdavis.edu
Phone: 530-752-4787
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tessa-haden
Chat with Digital Engagement Officer Leslie Fitzpatrick
Leslie is a people-oriented person with a drive to positively impact those around her. She is passionate about the student experience and the innovative strides the University takes to create meaningful change in the world. In her role, Leslie works to build strong relationships with friends, parents, and alumni of the University, connecting them to the many programs and research opportunities that the University offers.
Leslie previously worked at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park as their Philanthropy Manager, supporting the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden. It was in this role that Leslie developed a passion for connecting people to the causes they most care about and fostering relationships that allowed others to give back to their community.
Connect with Leslie today to learn how you can support the many exciting opportunities at UC Davis!
Email: lafitzpatrick@ucdavis.edu
Phone: 530-754-2040
Cell: 530-219-2441
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lesliefitzpatrick02
