The Cal Alumni Association is committed to being your philanthropic partner. As a donor, you enjoy the satisfaction of making an outright gift that makes a difference and is tax-deductible.

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Other ways to give

Pledges
To make a pledge and set up payments over time, view and print gift form (.pdf). Complete the form and return it to us via mail or fax; or contact Elena Vasquez at (510) 643-2664 or elena.vasquez@alumni.berkeley.edu.

Employer gift matching
Some companies will match your gift dollar to dollar. Please check with your employer's personnel department to determine if your company will match your gift.

Sustaining/recurring gifts
When you make a sustaining or recurring gift, you authorize the Cal Alumni Association to continue your credit card donation indefinitely. You have the option to choose your gift amount and the frequency of giving. For more information, contact Elena Vasquez at (510) 643-2664 or elena.vasquez@alumni.berkeley.edu.

Gift planning
Planned gifts are a meaningful way to contribute to the Cal Alumni Association. Whether you make a bequest or set up a trust, you are extending your lifetime commitment to advancing and promoting the interests of the University. These types of gifts allow you to optimize your philanthropy while achieving your financial, estate, and tax planning goals. For more information, contact Marlene Dabis at 510.642.8988 or marlene.dabis@alumni.berkeley.edu.

Securities
Securities provide significant tax breaks. After you transfer securities to Cal, we sell your securities and use the proceeds for the programs you care about the most. For more information and assistance with making a securities gift, contact Sylvia Worthington at 510.642.4123 or sworthington@berkeley.edu.