Dean’s Associates

Join a community of alumni, faculty members, and friends whose annual leadership gifts help UCSF educate future health leaders, accelerate scientific discovery, and improve lives worldwide.

A stronger UCSF. A healthier world.

I want today’s learners to have the same amazing opportunities I had.

— Shelly Nakaishi, MSN ’06, NP

Dean’s Associates share a deep sense of pride in UCSF and a desire to help shape its future. Together, we invest in students, strengthen patient care, and support promising ideas across UCSF.

Make recurring gifts totaling $1,000 or more annually — or $84 or more monthly — to any combination of UCSF projects or programs, and you’ll become a Dean’s Associate.

As a Dean’s Associate, you’ll enjoy special courtesies such as:

  • A UCSF point of contact and personalized assistance.
  • Invitations to campus events, virtual programs, and donor receptions.
  • Opportunities to connect with UCSF’s remarkable faculty members and students.
  • Insider updates on campus initiatives and research discoveries. 
  • Early registration and other special access during UCSF’s annual Alumni Weekend.

Our Staff Contact

Genevieve Ortilla
Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving

(415) 350-5885 [email protected]
740+ Dean’s Associates investing in UCSF’s future
$11M+ contributed by members last year

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Ongoing fundraisers include Dentistry Class of 1994 and Medicine Class of 1989.

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Join the Dean’s Associates

Our leadership giving helps educate the next generation of health leaders, propel lifesaving research, and strengthen patient care. Become a Dean’s Associate today by giving to the UCSF projects and programs that mean the most to you.

Give Monthly

Starting at $84 per month

Give Annually

Starting at $1,000 per year