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Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships

UC Merced Elevating the Brand

Dedicated to advancing the university’s mission of teaching, research and public service, UC Merced’s Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships Department creates and maintains strong relationships with campus partners including individuals, corporations and foundations to inspire philanthropic support for UC Merced students, faculty and programs. In collaboration with the schools, research institutes and university leadership, Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships works closely with our partners to identify meaningful opportunities through gifts, endowments and estate planning that will have lasting and transformative effects on UC Merced.

Lisa Pollard Carlson

Associate Vice Chancellor
209-291-8169
lpollard@ucmerced.edu

 

 

 


Development 

Terisa Roesler

Executive Director of Major Giving
troesler@ucmerced.edu

Marci Gordon

Executive Director of Institutional Giving
marcigordon@ucmerced.edu

 


Advancement Services

Patrick Hunt

Executive Director, Advancement Services
209-228-4291
phunt@ucmerced.edu

 

 


Donor Stewardship and Communications

Francesca Dinglasan

Director of Stewardship and Donor Communications, Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships
209-228-0175
fdinglasan@ucmerced.edu

 


UC Merced Foundation

Blanca Zarate

Director, Foundation Board
209-205-8282
blancazarate@ucmerced.edu

 


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