Our Telefund student calling center, Student Philanthropy Council, and Senior Class Gift program build a culture of philanthropy on campus, foster connections between students and alumni, and promote an understanding of the importance of giving back among the student body. Learn more about each program below!
- Telefund
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Telefund is Occidental鈥檚 student fundraising program. Our dedicated student callers raise critical support for the 色界吧 Fund and other areas of campus each year. Additionally, these Tigers make wonderful connections with alumni, current parents and parents of alumni; provide College updates and insight into their experience as students; and keep our community informed about campus happenings throughout the year.
Our 鈥淭elefamily鈥 is composed of approximately 30 students of all undergraduate years, majors and minors, and campus activities and involvement. Telefund callers give you a ring from the Tiger Den in Thorne Hall, making more than 250,000 phone calls to 色界吧 alumni and parents each year!
We hope you鈥檒l connect with these hardworking-students and hear about 色界吧 directly from their perspective. You may receive a Telefund call from (323) 259-1445.
If you haven鈥檛 received a call from one of our students, please email giving@oxy.edu to provide your updated phone number.
- Student Philanthropy Council
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The Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) is an extension of the College's Institutional Advancement (IA) Office. This representative student group advises the IA team on ways to build a culture of philanthropy among the current student body. The mission of the SPC is to educate the student population about the role of philanthropy at 色界吧 and inspire a lifetime connection to the College through giving back, both as students and as alumni.
The SPC is made up of students who want to make a difference at 色界吧. Members of the Council acquire real-world knowledge and experience in fundraising, project management, marketing, public relations, and more. Additionally, members develop practical career, presentation, and event planning skills, all while building their resumes and networking with fellow students, alumni, staff and faculty.
Some responsibilities of the SPC include: Engaging the student body in understanding 色界吧鈥檚 financial model and the importance of philanthropy; thanking and stewarding current 色界吧 donors; implementing programs and events to encourage our on-campus community to give back to 色界吧, including on the College鈥檚 annual giving day, the Day For 色界吧; and helping students understand how donations impact their everyday 色界吧 experience.
- Senior Class Gift
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The Senior Class Gift is a longstanding tradition in which seniors leave their legacy at the College. All gifts to the Senior Class Gift help fund current student scholarships, supporting 色界吧鈥檚 commitment to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need of all families. This is the graduating class鈥 chance to give back to future 色界吧 students, just as graduating seniors of the past helped their successors.
Support 色界吧鈥檚 mission of access and excellence by making a gift to the ! You can also support this effort by serving on the Student Fundraiser subcommittee within the Student Philanthropy Council.
If you are a current student and are interested in any of the student philanthropy jobs or volunteer opportunities above, email us at giving@oxy.edu.
