Institutional Advancement | UCOP Skip to Main Content Main Menu   Jobs People search UCOP > External Relations and Communications > Institutional Advancement Institutional Advancement Overview - current section Reports Policies & Guidelines Endowment Resources Staff A dynamic resource amplifying philanthropic impact and activating alumni, inspiring pride across the University of California and beyond. The Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) promotes, expedites, encourages and assists the campuses in increasing private, voluntary support of the university by providing a central hub for inquiries about support, managing reports and analyses of fundraising activities and assuring accountability in the private support program. We work to interpret, coordinate and oversee policy for volunteer and private support, oversee endowment administration matters and issues related to UC's status as a 501(c)(3) entity.Learn more about IA. Heather Kopeck Executive Director Staff Directory Org Chart Reports 2024-25 annual report on university private support (pdf) All annual reports on private support All annual endowment reports Policies & Guidelines UC's tax-exempt status Planned giving Resources Development Reference Guide Constituent engagement UC campus foundations Endowments at UC FAQ (pdf) UC Campus Foundations FAQ (pdf) Myths vs. Facts: UC Endowment Funds Contact Us Institutional Advancement University of California Office of the President 1111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607 GET INVOLVED AS A UC ALUM Alumni Engagement enriches the lives of UCs more than 2 million alumni around the globe who contribute to the vitality of our communities, businesses, culture and UC community. Learn more about Alumni Engagement. Become A UC Advocate The UC Advocacy Network is a powerful force that speaks out for you: Your education. Your health. Your future. Join us in making a difference.