Giving is not just about finances—the time given by our dedicated volunteers is equally valuable.
For more information, please refer to the Oxy Fund Volunteer Handbook, a comprehensive guide for Oxy Fund volunteers. It includes information about the Oxy Fund, volunteer roles, campus facts and figures, philanthropic opportunities, and peer-to-peer engagement strategies.
If you volunteer with the Oxy Fund, please make sure to complete the required forms found on the Institutional Advancement Volunteer Resources page.
Questions? Contact the Oxy Fund Team at (323) 341-4699 or giving@oxy.edu.
Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Committee
The GOLD Committee is Occidental’s young alumni engagement and fundraising body, composed of graduates of the last decade (GOLD) from around the country who have a strong passion and affinity for Occidental College. As ambassadors of the College, members develop relationships with fellow young alumni to deepen their engagement with Oxy and encourage philanthropic contributions. The committee assists in planning and facilitating events geared towards young alumni. GOLD Committee members lead by example by making their own leadership gift to Oxy, and by raising awareness about how alumni support impacts the current student experience. Learn more about GOLD committee roles and responsibilities.
Parents Council
The Parents Council is the principal parent fundraising body for Oxy Fund support, composed of current parents and parents of alumni who understand the unique experience of an Oxy parent. As ambassadors of the College, members develop relationships with fellow parents to deepen their engagement with Oxy and encourage philanthropic support. Parents Council members lead by example by making their own leadership gift to Oxy, and by raising awareness about how parent support impacts the student experience. Learn more about Parents Council roles and responsibilities.
Reunion Committees
Reunion Committees help strengthen the connections alumni have with the College and each other in commemoration and celebration of their Oxy experience. They help plan the reunion experience and augment class pride by encouraging their peers to participate and contribute to Oxy in honor of their milestone reunions (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th and 50th). Reunion committees also inform and develop class-specific giving initiatives, serve as signatories on class fundraising communications, and advocate for class participation on Oxy’s annual giving day, the Day For Oxy. Learn more about Reunion Committee roles and responsibilities.
Senior Class Gift Committee
Senior Class Gift committee members help instill a culture of giving back to Oxy when alumni are still students on campus. The Senior Class Gift Committee encourages participation-based recurring giving to ensure that students’ most meaningful Oxy experiences continue to be available for future Tigers. Learn more about the Senior Class Gift Committee.
Student Philanthropy Council
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 Oxy and inspire a lifetime connection to the College through giving back, both as students and as alumni. Learn more about the Student Philanthropy Council.