Ways to Give
Thank you for considering a contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. You can make a difference in the life of a child by donating today!
There are many ways to support BGCSF and every contribution has an impact on the lives of our members. Learn more by clicking on the tabs above. To donate by mail, please make your check payable to:
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
If you wish to make a gift of stock, please contact Julie Rickert, Vice President of Development, at 415-445-5480 or jrickert@kidsclub.org
Without the help of partners and supporters like you, the work of BGCSF would not be possible. We rely on the financial support of the community to keep our life-changing programs and services available to over 1,200 youth each day in San Francisco.
Most of our youth come from difficult economic, social and family situations. Our Clubs empower them to believe in themselves and their futures. Your contribution will provide young people with the support and programs to navigate beyond their circumstances and succeed in life. With your help, our city’s children and teens will continue to have a safe place to learn and grow, build skills, develop strong character and experience opportunities they never before imagined.
The future starts with our community’s young people—and with you. Working together, we will give our youth and our city a sense of hope, a sense of opportunity, and a sense that anything is possible.
Donor Privacy
To ensure privacy, all information concerning donors, including names and addresses, names of beneficiaries, nature and worth of estates, etc. will be kept confidential by BGCSF unless the donor grants permission to use selective information for purposes of referral or testimonial.
BGCSF does not sell, rent, or lend names and addresses including email addresses of our donors to any outside individuals, businesses or organizations. Mailing lists will not be available to outside organizations. The annual report and donor walls are public information and only provide
giving levels.
The Brighter Futures Campaign
**We are happy to announce that Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco received an $800,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation to help drive support for our new Mission Clubhouse. At this time, any gift made toward the Mission Clubhouse will be matched by the Kresge Foundation dollar for dollar through April 2010. Construction recently started on the Mission Clubhouse but funds must still be raised to complete the project. Please join us in meeting this challenge and double the impact of your gift. Click here to make a gift today!
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s Brighter Futures Capital Campaign is the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the organization’s 119-year history. Designed to position the Club for the next 30 years of service to the city, it seeks to raise $38 million to enhance facilities, expand programs and services, attract and retain the highest-quality staff possible, and provide long-term sustainability. The campaign officially launched at the organization’s annual fundraising event on March 19, 2008.
Campaign resources will go toward giving San Francisco youth the safest and best possible spaces to learn and grow -- as well as the experiences, programs, and guidance to help prepare them for their futures.
Campaign Goals
1. To positively, significantly, and measurably impact the lives of tens of thousands of San Francisco youth in the coming decade
2. To ensure that Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco members graduate from high school, pass the exit exam, and become contributing members of this community
3. To ensure that our members are “college bound”, “job ready”, or enrolled in a trade school when they graduate
4. To lower the rate of juvenile violence in the communities we serve
Campaign Elements
Construction
The campaign features four capital projects: a new Club in Hunters Point; renovating the Mission Clubhouse; renovating or moving the Ernest Ingold Clubhouse; and renovating Camp Mendocino, our residential summer Camp. Read More
Operations
The Operating Fund allows us to strengthen programs and services, with new and enhanced initiatives in the key areas of education, mental health, and teen services. It allows us to meet key short-terms objectives while expanding our long-term capacity to absorb these expenses. Read More
Endowment
An increased endowment—plus a strong annual fund—will enable us to meet our commitments to the thousands of young people and their families who will rely on us for years to come. The endowment will also produce additional resources for vital objectives, like attracting and retaining the best non-profit staff. Ultimately, growing the endowment bolsters sustainability, so we can provide generations to come with profound opportunities.
More Information
Spring 2010 Brighter Futures Campaign Newsletter
Spring 2008 Brighter Futures Campaign Newsletter
Campaign Coverage in the San Francisco Business Times
Campaign Facts and Figures
Rationale Summary
Naming Opportunities
Photos of Groundbreaking of Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club at Hunters Point
Photos of Grand Opening of Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club at Hunters Point
Photos of Groundbreaking of Mission Clubhouse
“All of our campaign projects are targeted at developing a generation of young people who are educated and job-ready, with strong values and great social skills, who will build a healthy workforce and a strong community.” Campaign Co-Chair Rocky Fried
Corporate Giving
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco offers a myriad of corporate partnership opportunities, from sponsorship of high-profile events, to volunteer experiences that boost employee morale. Through a partnership with the Club, your company will invest in young people—the future of our city—while gaining valuable recognition and exposure. Find the best fit for your organization below, or call Jenny Beck, director of corporate giving, at 415-445-5432, to explore partnership opportunities.
Sponsorships
Event and/or program sponsorship is an excellent way to enhance your company's visibility in the community. Annual event sponsorship opportunities include Boys Night Out/Girls Day, Youth of the Year, Gala and our Golf Tournament. You can also underwrite a youth program and have it named after your company. Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco offers various tiers of sponsor recognition—all with marketing benefits—including recognition in the newsletter, signage, web site, annual report, president’s speeches, and more.
Workplace Programs and Matching Gifts
Workplace Giving Campaigns are designed to encourage employees to contribute, while letting them choose a cause that is meaningful to them. Boys & Girls Clubs accepts donations in a variety of ways—including designated gifts through the United Way and automatic payroll deduction. You can also show your company’s support for the community by starting or promoting an Employee Matching Gifts Campaign so that you can increase the impact of every gift.
Volunteer
Every business can reap huge rewards by connecting employees to worthwhile causes in their community. Company-sponsored volunteer programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco develop employee teamwork and collaboration skills while increasing worker loyalty and morale. Learn More
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations are new items and/or services that may include anything from unused children's books to furniture for our Clubs to pro-bono services. Learn More
Cash Donations/Grants
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco has a long history of partnerships with corporate and foundation grantors. We are always seeking to broaden our support. Your donation shows your commitment to the needs of our community. Your financial support will help to keep our programs and services available to the 14,000 young people who walk through our doors each year.
To donate by check, please make your check payable to:
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Why Give?
Corporate donations are not just charitable donations anymore. They are strategic business investments. When you give to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, you help to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people young people who will become the next generation of workers in this city. In addition, your corporate gift helps you gain valuable marketing exposure, contribute to your own bottom line, and create healthier communities where your business will thrive.
Corporate Giving Makes Sense Because It...
- Enhances brand recognition
- Helps you create healthier communities where your business will thrive
- Increases employee and customer loyalty
- 87% of employees at companies with philanthropic programs feel a stronger sense of loyalty to their employer
- Improves relations with government, the community, and key stakeholder groups
- Supports your company's strategic business goals
“I would buy stock in any one of these young people, and it would be the best investment in my portfolio!” Peter Crawford, SVP, Investment Management Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. speaking at BGCSF’s Annual Youth of the Year Luncheon sponsored by Schwab
Online Giving
Make a secure credit card donation online
Thank you for considering a contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF). We rely on the financial support of the community to ensure that all kids, especially those who need us the most, have access to the programs and services they need to succeed. Your investment helps thousands of young people from across the city build bright futures as members of our Clubs. Together, we can make our community a better place to live today and tomorrow.
To donate by check, please make your check payable to:
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
To make a donation by phone or transfer appreciated stock/securities, contact Julie Rickert at 415-445-5480 or jrickert@kidsclub.org
In-Kind Donations
There are many ways to support Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. Making an in-kind donation is a great way for you to contribute to the organization and help us reduce our costs.
We welcome in-kind service contributions, including legal work, marketing support, management consulting, filming, photography, and more.
We occasionally accept donations of items for use in our Clubhouses or office if they are in excellent condition. If you have something you would like to donate, please send an email to Calen Perkins, cperkins@kidsclub.org, and include a photograph of the item. Call 415-445-5481 if you have questions.
Although we appreciate your generosity, due to an abundance of certain donations we are NOT able to accept any of the following items at this time:
- Couches
- Technology
- Exercise equipment
- Appliances
We also accept donated services and supplies that support our events, e.g. graphic design, printing, gift certificates, school supplies and holiday gifts. We are also able to receive some food and beverages from qualified restaurants and vendors for use in our cooking programs and at various events throughout the year. To offer your goods or services for one of our events, please contact our Special Events Manager at 415-445-5418.
You can also donate your car, boat, or other vehicle to benefit BGCSF! Donate For Charity arranges a free vehicle pickup, handles all the DMV issues, sells the vehicle at auction, and distributes the net proceeds to BGCSF. By donating, you avoid the headache of selling a used vehicle, help support BGCSF, and receive a receipt entitling you to a tax deduction. When you are ready to donate your vehicle or want to learn more, simply call Donate For Charity toll-free at 866-392-4483 or donate online at http://www.donateforcharity.com/.
The Community Thrift Store is a community resource that will credit us with donations made in our name. Consider making a donation to them if we are unable to use the item. You can contact them at 415-861-4910 or http://www.communitythriftsf.org/.
Planned Giving
By making a planned gift, you are guaranteeing that Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) can continue to offer outstanding, award-winning programs in San Francisco’s toughest communities. BGCSF is a 119-year old organization with a bright future. Making a planned gift to enhance the future work of the Club is a sound investment.
The Legacy Club is an association of friends of Boys & Girls Clubs from all across the country. Like you, these people seek to ensure that the future needs of our nation's youth are met by including their local Boys & Girls Clubs in their estate plans. Plan your giving to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco in any one of the following ways: Bequests, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Life Insurance Policies, and Retirement Plan Assets.
By developing a thorough estate plan with your financial advisor or attorney, you can reduce the overall tax burden of your estate while providing a lasting legacy for youth in San Francisco. We welcome the opportunity to provide additional information or discuss the many options available with you and your financial advisor.
To learn more about planned giving opportunities available through BGCSF, please contact Julie Rickert at 415-445-5480 or jrickert@kidsclub.org.
