Besides the satisfaction of knowing their support sustains the work of UC Press, donors enjoy a number of membership benefits. All members receive:

• Email notification of news and events
• Subscription to the UC Press newsletter
• Priority invitations to exclusive UC Press events

Members at the following levels receive the additional benefits described below.
(Information about using your membership discount to purchase books is at the bottom of this page.)

Friend

Annual unrestricted contribution of $100

• Email news and event notifications
• Priority invitations to UC Press events
• 20% off all UC Press books
• Gift book upon joining and renewing
• An additional annual gift book
• Biannual UC Press publication catalogs
• Recognition in print and/or online literature

Sponsor

Annual unrestricted contribution of $250
All benefits at the Friend level, plus

• 30% off all UC Press books

Patron

Annual unrestricted contribution of $500
All benefits at the Friend level, plus

• 35% off all UC Press books
• Invitation to exclusive, members-only events

Director's Circle

Annual unrestricted contribution of $1,000
All benefits at the Patron level, plus

• 40% off all UC Press books
• Recognition in annual Director's Circle book

Chairman's Circle

Annual unrestricted contribution of $2,500
All benefits at the Patron level, plus

• 40% off all UC Press books
• Recognition in annual Chairman's Circle book

Literati Circle

Annual unrestricted contribution of $5,000
All benefits at the Patron level, plus

• 40% off all UC Press books
• Individual recognition in a book selected in accordance with the benefactor’s area of interest

Publisher's Circle

Annual unrestricted contribution of $10,000
All benefits at the Literati Circle level, plus

• Exclusive dinner with a UC Press author or editor

Luminary Circle

Annual unrestricted contribution of $25,000
All benefits at the Publisher's Circle level, plus

• Exclusive dinner with UC Press Director

Laureate Circle

Annual unrestricted contribution of $100,000
All benefits at the Luminary Circle level, plus

• Customized benefits according to benefactor's interests

Imprimatur Circle

Annual unrestricted contribution of $250,000
All benefits at the Laureate Circle level, plus

• Naming benefits according to benefactor's interests

Legacy Society (Planned Gifts)

The Legacy Society includes individuals who name UC Press as a beneficiary in their wills or trusts or who fashion life income instruments that benefit both UC Press and the donor. By working with your financial advisor, you can develop a long-term gift plan that best reflects your financial situation and personal commitments. Planned Givers represent the highest level of support to UC Press and receive special benefits and invitations to exclusive events.

Matching Gifts

Increase your benefits by participating in your company's matching gift program! Just pick up the necessary form in your human resources office and include it with your gift. We are pleased to recognize you for the total amount of your and your company's generosity.

How to Use Your Membership Discount to Purchase Books

When you become a member at the Friend ($100) level or above, you receive a Discount Code for the membership discount that matches your contribution level. Please keep this code in a handy spot. You may use it to receive your membership discount when placing book orders on the UC Press web site or by calling (800) 777-4726. For online orders, you must enter the code in the box marked "Discount Code" at the bottom of your shopping cart in order to receive your discount. For phone orders, be sure to provide the code to the customer service representative. If you've misplaced your code, call the membership desk at 510-642-9828.

Please note that your membership discount is not valid for books published by our distribution partners and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.