Fundraising Progress
239% of goal
1,175 donors
$119,320 amount raised
$50,000 community goal
Our Golden Gift! These numbers represents the total amount raised by all students for the university from July 1, 2021 to May 18, 2022. Donations go to hundreds of different campus areas, from departments to student orgs to programs. Thank you to all the students for Keeping Cal Golden! ✨
Featured Spotlights
Meet Aneesa!
Aneesa is a fourth-year at UC Berkeley studying Psychology — and our president! She’s been part of CSP since Spring 2020 and is doing her part for the Housing the Bears campaign!
Meet Kaed!
Kaed is a first-year at UC Berkeley, intending on majoring in Political Science. He joined CSP just last Fall and is helping us in our Housing the Bears campaign!
Meet Aimen!
Aimen is a first-year at UC Berkeley, intending on majoring in Integrative Biology. She and her twin sister Aisha joined CSP last fall and are helping out with the Housing the Bears campaign!
Cal Student Philanthropy - Member Spotlights
We have over 25 golden Philanthropy Reps in CSP and you can meet some of them here. Cal Student Philanthropy recruits every Fall, and we’d love to have you. Follow us on Instagram and check back here for all the latest news about becoming a Philanthropy Rep!
Current gift committee members
Seemani Dash
Student Giving Campaign Assistant
- First Year from Tracy, CA
- Intended Molecular and Cell Biology + Business Administration, Minor in CalTeach
- Passionate about dance, journalism, STEM, youth development, and more!
- Currently involved with: DeCal, Delta Delta Delta, Raas Ramzat, and mcbUSA
- Loves Dance Moms!
Aneesa Conine-Nakano
President
- Fourth Year from Athens, GA
- Majoring in Psychology
- Currently in Nikkei Student Union, Student-to-Student Peer Counseling, and the Language and Cognitive Development Lab
- Our star host from the Q&A with the Chancellor!
- Fave Food Spots: Imm Thai, Kiraku, Ippudo, Crave Subs, Brazil Cafe
Sam King
Philanthropy Rep
- First Year from Los Altos, CA
- Intended Computer Science & Film Studies
- Favorite TV Quote: “So make your wish. Do you have it? Good. Now believe in it with all your heart.” — One Tree Hill
- Favorite Food Spot: Toss
Thanasis Papakostas
Philanthropy Rep
- First Year from San Bruno, CA
- Intended Economics & Political Science
- Favorite Campus Building: Bancroft Library
- Favorite Food: “Anything!”
- Fun Fact: Thanasis has two cats!