OTHER WAYS to support sdbb
There are many convenient ways to support San Diego Blood Bank’s mission. Your support enables San Diego Blood Bank to provide leading-edge healthcare and community wellness initiatives.
MATCHING GIFTS
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other WAYS TO support sDBB
IN-KIND DONATIONS
SDBB accepts many type of tangible personal property such as materials, equipment, books, printed materials, food, and other items. We also accept the transfer of gift cards and gift certificates to be used by SDBB to acquire items of value. An in-kind form filled out by the donor must accompany each donation. Click HERE for the form.
GIFTS OF STOCK — Did you know San Diego Blood Bank accepts appreciated gifts of stock with tax benefits for the donor? For more information on how to donate your stock, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at 619-400-8214 or cclector@sdbb.org.
COMMUNITY AND DIY FUNDRAISING — Partner with SDBB and fundraise with your company or team or for your birthday with a Facebook fundraiser! Contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at 619-400-8214 or cclector@sdbb.org.
CHANGEUP — Sign up on changeupforcharity.com, choose San Diego Blood Bank and Changeup will round up your purchases and donate the spare change to SDBB.
DONATE YOUR UNUSED CAR, TRUCK, BOAT OR OTHER VEHICLE
San Diego Blood Bank is partnering with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social enterprise owned by a nonprofit and supporting only nonprofits through vehicle donations. CARS takes care of everything, from the pick-up and sale, to sending you the donation receipt and necessary tax documents. CARS is committed to treating every vehicle donor with gratitude and great service while delivering the highest possible returns to our partners. To date, CARS has returned more than $300 million to their nonprofit partners because of vehicles donors.
Simply click HERE to complete the form, and CARS will reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation, at no cost to you. You can also reach them at 1-855-500-7433. You will make a difference in the lives of patients needing lifesaving blood and your generous gift could earn you a tax deduction.
CauseNetwork Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, founded National Car Donation Month to bring awareness to vehicle donations.
SHOP. DONATE. SAVE LIVES!
While shopping for gifts or everyday essentials, you can also support the San Diego Blood Bank! Here are a few sites you can use to find those perfect gifts while donating to SDBB to support our life-saving efforts.
Register and choose San Diego Blood Bank as your charity of choice. Then use their search engine to find what you’re looking for and click through to a retailer's site to make your purchase, part of which will go to SDBB.
iGive: This works almost the same way, but you use a button on various retailers' websites. Go through the iGive.com easy registration process and choose The San Diego Blood Bank Foundation. Your favorite retailers will start supporting SDBB.