Ways to Give
The Cal Alumni Association is committed to being your philanthropic partner. As a donor, you enjoy the satisfaction of making an outright gift that is tax-deductible AND makes a difference for CAA, alumni, students, and Cal.
If you would like to make an online gift
Please have your credit card ready.
If you would like to make a gift by mail or fax
Please view and print the gift form. Instructions are included at the top right of the form.
If you would like to make a gift by phone
Please call 510.900.8200.
Other Ways to Give
Pledges
To make a pledge and set up payments over time. Complete the form at the bottom of this page and return it to us via mail or fax. For more information, contact Joani Carpenter at 510.900.8200 or joani.carpenter@alumni.berkeley.edu.
Employer Gift Matching
Some companies will match your gift dollar for 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 Joani Carpenter at 510.900.8200 or joani.carpenter@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 Joani Carpenter at 510.900.8200 or joani.carpenter@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 510.900.8200 or sworthington@berkeley.edu.
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