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Shared Instrumentation Lab Campaign

$70,050
318%
Raised toward our $22,000 Goal
82 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on November 29, at 12:00 AM PST
Project Owners

THANK YOU for Supporting UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry!

December 03, 2024

With our Spark campaign now completed, we want to say... THANK YOU SO MUCH! We've surpassed our goal, raising $70,050 out of our original $22,000 goal! Thank you for supporting us throughout our SPARK campaign! As mentioned before, it's because of donors like you that we can provide our students and researchers with access to operable and current equipment.

Although our campaign only lasted 30 days, We are not done yet! We will continue to raise funds for this important initiative for the rest of the academic year. Please be on the lookout for our emails. 

Your belief in our cause gives us the strength and determination to keep working hard and progressing daily.

Once again, thank you for supporting us. We look forward to updating you on our progress and sharing the successes your generosity is making possible.

Warm regards,

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

14 HOURS LEFT!

November 28, 2024

Today is the day to make a difference! We only have 14 hours left in our campaign. 

We would be deeply grateful if you could continue sharing this page with anyone you know—friends, family, or colleagues—who might be interested in supporting us.

https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41838

Thank you for your vital support in helping us provide our students with the hands-on experience they need to succeed.  

UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 

ONE DAY LEFT: Your Support is Critical! Help Us Reach Our Goal!

November 27, 2024

We have 1 day left of our Shared Instrumentation Lab Campaign, and we are so close to reaching our goal. We’re counting on your support to make a huge impact—and we need your help now more than ever.

We’ve raised 74% of our goal, but we still need $14,000. This equipment will power cutting edge research for years to come, and today is your chance to make it happen.

With your support, we will purchase new instruments for our core facilities, allowing them to make breakthroughs, improve outcomes, and contribute to advancements in the field. 

Today is the Day to Make a Difference!

Thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we can make today the most impactful day of this campaign. Let’s finish strong!

With deepest gratitude,

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 

FINAL 48 HOURS: Help Us Reach Our Goal!

November 26, 2024

We’re at 70% of our goal, and every donation brings us one step closer to providing essential equipment that will power groundbreaking research, support students, and advance innovation. The equipment will not only benefit current projects but will also be used for years to come, impacting countless students and professionals in the field.

What You Can Do:

Share our campaign—Help us spread the word! Please share this email on social media or forward it to family and friends.

https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41838

Matching Gifts: Every gift made will be matched dollar-for-dollar, and all gifts between $5K and $100K will be double-matched!

The clock is ticking! With just 2 days left, we need you to act now and help us reach the finish line. Your support will help ensure that this critical equipment is available for researchers, students, and faculty members who depend on it to make incredible strides in their work.

Thank you for being a part of this important initiative!

With gratitude,

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Update: 3 Days Left! Let’s Go!

November 25, 2024

WOW. UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry alumni, friends, and supporters - it's been incredible to see the level of commitment you have shown to our students through this campaign in the last couple of weeks. Your support is crucial in helping us meet the specific needs of our department and students. Below are quotes from our students on the transformative effect of your gift on their academic careers and this initiative. 

Because of you, we have raised $37,640 and have 70 donors. We are not done yet!

We have three days left in the campaign! All donations, big or small, are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible. 

Instrumentation will equally aid our researchers working tirelessly on the next breakthrough. Will you support us and the Division of Physical Sciences by sharing the link below with your network?

https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41838


6 Days Left—Let’s Keep It Going!

November 22, 2024

As of November 22, we have raised $37,140 and acquired 57 donors! Your support will help fund equipment like NMR probes, gas chromatographs, plate readers, and other tools for cutting-edge analytical characterization of small molecules and biomolecules.

With six days remaining (our campaign ends November 28, at 11:59 p.m. PST), we’re continuing to work toward the goal of ensuring our students and researchers have access to operable and current equipment essential to their development as scientists and working professionals.

Because we feel so strongly about this initiative, we are matching gifts of any size 1:1 and qualifying gifts ($5K-$100K) 2:1. This is a unique opportunity to double or triple your impact.

We would be deeply grateful if you could continue sharing this page with anyone you know—friends, family, or colleagues—who might be interested in supporting us.

https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41838

We appreciate your support! 

UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 

New Stretch Goal Unlocked!

November 13, 2024

Thanks to your generosity and support of our Spark campaign, we have received $34K from 47 donors to support the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Shared Instrumentation Lab Campaign! Your gift delivers a powerful message to all students – affirming that providing them with hands-on experience with instrumentation is our priority. 

Inspired by this incredible momentum, we’ve increased our goal to $55K! Every gift brings us one step closer to meeting our students' needs.

Please continue to share this campaign with your networks and help us reach this new goal! 

https://spark.ucla.edu/sil2024

Warmly, 

UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 

Over 50% of Goal Reached

November 12, 2024

 As of November 12th, we have achieved 63% of our SPARK campaign goal! We sincerely appreciate the support from all our donors. We would be grateful if you could continue sharing this page with anyone you know, including friends, family members, and colleagues.  

https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41838/wall  

Thank you for your vital support in helping us provide our students with the hands-on experience they need to succeed.  

Chemistry & Biochemistry 


Thank You for your Support!

November 05, 2024

Thank you for your generous support of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Shared Instrumentation Lab Campaign! Our goal is to raise as much funds as possible to purchase new instrumentation for our facilities.

Since launching our campaign, we have raised $10,940 and acquired 33 donors in the process. We would be deeply grateful if you could share this page with anyone you know—friends, family, coworkers, or colleagues—who might be interested in supporting us.

https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41838

Due to the generosity of our donors, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will be able to continue providing students with hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. We couldn’t do it without you!

- UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry


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$50

Bruin Spirit

Contributions at this level enable the acquisition of more specialized instrumentation, such as NMR probes or chromatography systems, critical for advanced chemical research and teaching laboratories.

$100

Supporter

Contributions at this level can help fund major equipment purchases like gas chromatographs, plate readers, and other tools allowing for cutting-edge analytical characterization ranging from small molecules to biomolecules.

$500

Contributor

Contributions at this level can help fund high-end instrumentation such as mass spectrometers and other advanced analytical systems.

$750

Empower

Donations at this level empower the department to purchase state-of-the-art, high-performance equipment that transforms the research and teaching landscape, such as X-ray diffractometers and electron microscopy systems.

$1,500

Inspiration

Donations at this level of support enables transformational purchases, such as instrumentation for advanced solid-state and biomaterials characterization or spectroscopy. This support elevates the department’s research and teaching capacity and fosters groundbreaking discoveries.

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