Employee Giving

When you are part of something bigger, giving matters

UC Davis encourages a culture of philanthropy on campus by providing opportunities to invest in programs that contribute to the University’s mission of academic excellence and community impact.


We invite you to find your passion and support the programs that inspire you.

 
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Find your passion
 
 

Ways to Give

Online

Monthly Payroll Deduction. Sign up for payroll deductions for as little as $10 a month to support your passion

Call: 530-754-1106

Via check payable to UC Regents, include the area you want to support on the memo line:
UC Davis Advancement Services
202 Cousteau Place, Suite 185
Davis, CA 95618

 

Chat with our Director of Development for Employee Giving, Frances Renty Williams

 
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Frances comes to UC Davis with over 30 years of fundraising and 13 years of higher ed experience. Most recently from Saint Mary's College of California where she held two positions: Associate Director Parent Giving and Reunion Giving Officer.

Reach out to Frances and discover how you can support your passion today!

Email: frewilliams@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 754-0579
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/francesrentywilliams
 

Let’s celebrate YOU

If you are an employee donor, you are in good company. Over 3,000 faculty, staff, retirees, and emeriti believe in the power of philanthropy at UC Davis and support the university.

We celebrate all donors to UC Davis, but employee donors have a unique connection to what we do and who we are. In recognition of your support, each year we invite employee donors to join us for complimentary in-person events like our Ice Cream Social with Chancellor May and exclusive Philanthropy Spotlight Tours that explore behind-the-scenes programming on campus. We also recognize supporters through our #GratiTuesday social media features, and surprise visits to honor donors during Employee Giving Month in April.

Philanthropy Spotlight Tours go behind-the-scenes

Each year Davis as UC it offers two unique tours of an area of campus to employee donors and their children. These Philanthropy Spotlight Tours are a way to thank our campus donors for supporting UC Davis, by sharing a behind-the-scenes look at programs that make our campus special.

These free events often take place around the lunch hour and have included tours of the Goat Dairy, the Botanical Conservatory, Aggie Compass and The Pantry. Invitations are sent via email to all the people on campus who support any area of UC Davis through payroll deduction, gifts on Give Day or any time during the fiscal year.

 

#GratiTuesday social posts

Do you know someone who embodies the spirit of philanthropy on campus? Nominate your colleague now to be recognized!

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Brian Harold Supports Transportation Equity and Environmental Justice

“If contributing to this work now can make even a small difference in the years to come, I’m glad to be able to do that.”
Portrait of Katie Hetrick wearing a baseball cap and sweater at a beach.

Katie Hetrick Supports Arboretum and Public Garden

“I give because every day I witness how the place and its programs changes lives.”
Wolf-Dietrich Heyer teaching in front of a whiteboard.

Wolf-Dietrich Heyer Supports Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

“I give to establish a lasting culture of internal philanthropic support.”
Joan Zimmermann poses in front of a historical building.

Joan Zimmermann Supports Inclusion in Children's Literature

“It’s an incredible feeling to know you are helping a local teacher and their class meet an acclaimed author or illustrator of inclusive children’s literature.”