MISSION

MISSION STATEMENT

Women & Philanthropy at UCLA was founded in 1994 to encourage, acknowledge, and honor women philanthropists. By providing opportunities to give and lead, offering access to areas of the University that match our Members’ passions, and encouraging engagement with other women donors, Women & Philanthropy celebrates and inspires women throughout the UCLA community.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • Philanthropy:
    • Recognize and acknowledge women’s giving across the campus
    • Broaden and deepen the base of financial support by women to UCLA
    • Expose Members to the vast scope of UCLA’s leading-edge institutional endeavors to expand their philanthropic support
  • Leadership:
    • Advocate for our Members to hold leadership roles across UCLA
    • Spotlight and promote women’s leadership activities throughout the University
    • Foster Members’ participation in leadership roles by providing resources and learning opportunities for leadership growth
  • Engagement and Cultivation:
    • Cultivate and mentor women as philanthropists and leaders and provide them with a personal connection to the University and one another
    • Enrich women’s lives by providing exposure to unique programming and ways to support the University and each other
    • Promote engagement and connections among women by highlighting professional fields, philanthropic areas of interest, degrees/majors, board service, and other areas of opportunity
  • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access:
    • Embrace a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access that encourages, supports, and promotes the diverse voices of our Members and builds pathways to philanthropy and leadership for women from all backgrounds and life experiences
    • Value diversity, engagement and belonging, and implement best practices in all facets of Women & Philanthropy’s activities and events
    • Promote inclusivity that fully represents different cultures, backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives
    • Encourage Members to bring and share unique perspectives and experiences to advance the Women & Philanthropy mission