On November 18, the UC Santa Cruz community will come together for Giving Day 2026—the university’s largest fundraising event supporting campus programs, initiatives, and student-run organizations and teams. The 24-hour event is dedicated to generosity, connection, and the collective power of Slug spirit.
With more than 275 teams participating across campus, Giving Day is an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends to support the people, programs, and causes that matter most to them. From expanding opportunities for students and advancing groundbreaking research to strengthening programs and experiences across campus, every gift helps create meaningful and tangible impact at UC Santa Cruz.
Giving Day is about more than any one gift or one cause. It’s about what we can accomplish when we come together as a community. Every donor, every gift, and every act of support adds to something bigger and demonstrates the incredible impact of the UCSC Donor Collective.
Together, we can make a difference.