Economics Leadership Council

The Economics Leadership Council will be the cornerstone of the Department of Economics’ alumni engagement efforts and will provide our most trusted partners an opportunity to play an instrumental role in our shared future.This new philanthropic group brings together high-level supporters who share a lasting affinity for economics education at UC Santa Barbara and are committed to expanding its programming, student support, and impact.

Core Principles of the Economics Leadership Council:
• Grow Philanthropy – build upon our existing culture of philanthropy to create lasting stories of
impact
• Strengthen Alumni Network – foster close personal and professional ties between prominent
alumni, friends, corporate partners, and current students for a true Gaucho community
• Career Mentorship – connect alumni at various stages of their careers with one another and
with current students for a robust ecosystem of mentorship at all levels

Economics Leadership Council members will have access to special quarterly events to connect with other prominent alumni supporters, distinguished faculty, and exceptional students. 

Annual Membership Levels

Young Associate - $500

At this level, (young alumni 0-10 years out of UC Santa Barbara) can qualify with a $500 pledge.
• Invitation to ELC special events, library benefits

Associate - $1,000

• Invitation to ELC special events, library benefits

Partner - $2,500

• Invitation to all Economics events, ELC special events, library benefits

Executive - $5,000

• Invitation to all Economics events, ELC special events, library benefits

• Invitation to exclusive annual leadership roundtable event and featured in Executive Directory, providing access to high-level network (opt-in only)

 

*All levels will be acknowledged in UC Santa Barbara Annual Report of Private Giving

How to Join

Donations can be submitted as a tax-deductible unrestricted gift to the Department online. They may also be submitted as a donation form by mail. Follow the link to make a donation to the Economics Leadership Council.