Major Gifts

The Major Gifts Office operates under the auspices of the Office of Advancement and Development Department. Gifts are typically given toward capital campaign funds and may be restricted for use. Giving opportunities include:

• Endowment Fund
• Student Scholarship Fund
• Faculty Chair Fund
• Faculty Housing Fund
• Sustainability Fund
• Experiential Learning Fund
• Wellness Center Fund
• Student Commons/Zalk Library Move Fund
• Amphitheatre Fund

In addition to securing capital campaign contributions, the Major Gifts Department also handles the school's Planned Giving Program. Gifts can be received via bequests, life insurance, annuities and/or trust vehicles.

Major Gifts is also responsible for the Anacapa Summit for donors pledging $5000.00/year for 5 years toward the Annual Fund or other restricted use; the solicitation of capital through grants and foundations; and the creation and implementation of various recognition programs including: The Faculty & Staff Memorial Sculpture Garden, The Dr. Guido Ferrando Grape Arbor, The Oral History Project, The Parents of Alumni Coalition (PoAC), and the Masters Lecture Series, all designed to encourage the engagement of alumni and their families with current students, faculty and staff.

Peter Fox
Major Gifts Officer

For more information on any of these programs or giving opportunities, please contact Major Gifts Officers, Peter Fox or Kathy Zotnowski at (805) 646-4343 ext. 131 or 132, or pfox@besantihill.org and/or kzotnowski@besanthill.org. Or click here to give online today!