Nov/Dec 2023 Philanthropy Update
SDBB collects and distributes blood so patients like Keely can live and thrive.
Dear Friend,
Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect on the commitment and generosity our dedicated financial donors have shown throughout the year. San Diego Blood Bank sincerely thanks you for your support in furthering our lifesaving mission. Without you, we would not be able to help improve the lives of nearly 450,000 patients throughout Southern California each year. Thank you for making an impact through SDBB!
We are now launching our Giving Tuesday/Year-End Campaign to support our nine local donor centers. Gifts made towards this campaign will support the needs of our donor centers as we welcome blood donors this holiday season. You can support your local donor center or help our centers throughout the region by funding supplies and equipment. Cancer patients, as well as those who require surgeries, or experience complications depend on our blood supply to survive. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients like Keely (featured above) who relied on blood to survive.
I hope you enjoy this philanthropy update. For information about our Year-End Campaign and the needs of our local donor centers, please contact me at cclector@sdbb.org or 619.400.8214.
Wishing you and yours a happy and joyous Thanksgiving!
Many thanks,
Cherryl
Cherryl Castro-Lector
Director of Development
(619) 400-8214
cclector@sdbb.org
TOGETHER, WE REACHED OUR GOAL
TO FUND 300 new COOLERS!
Because of generous individual donors, we reached our goal to fund 300 new coolers to transport lifesaving blood from generous blood donors like John (on left) to patients like Keely.
The new, larger coolers will allow us to increase the efficiency of blood transport to our hospital partners. We are grateful to every donor that helped fund a cooler. Your support will benefit local patients for years to come!
november 15, 2023
National Philanthropy Day, or NPD, celebrates the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference and create impact in their communities. It is a celebration of philanthropy — giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement — that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy, and all those involved in the philanthropic process, make to our society and our world.
Did you know?
In the United States, there are more than one and a half million charities.
78 million people provide billions of volunteer hours to countless causes across the country.
Americans annually give nearly $500 billion to charities and nonprofit organizations that improve communities everywhere.
SDBB is grateful to our outstanding volunteer blood donors, volunteers, corporations, and foundations that support our mission to save lives. Our work to collect lifesaving blood and support innovative medical research would not be possible without their support.
Support your local donor center campaign
SDBB donor centers are community landmarks for the nearly 60,000 volunteer blood donors we serve each year. Your gift will support each center’s everyday needs, including vital supplies and equipment for blood collection.
Your tax-deductible financial donation is a priceless lifesaving gift for someone in our community. What better way to share the gift of health this holiday season? The programs and services provided by SDBB are made possible through your generosity.
Make a single gift, or make a lasting impact by donating monthly to support ongoing blood collection. For more information, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.
Support from the community is essential for SDBB to accomplish our mission, and corporate support is welcome and appreciated. For more information about corporate partnerships, contact Susan Josephson, Development Manager, at sjosephson@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8320.
2022/2023 Impact Report
We are delighted to share San Diego Blood Bank’s 2022/2023 Impact Report that highlights key milestones and collaborations that impacted the health of our community. We are most grateful to you, our financial supporters, for your partnership in saving lives and supporting our missions through your generosity.
SDBB’s commitment to Southern California patients remains steadfast and we are grateful for your loyalty and support.
Please contact Director of Development, Cherryl Castro-Lector, for more information about SDBB and the impact of your financial support. She can be reached at 619-400-8214 or cclector@sandiegobloodbank.org.
community partner SUPPORT
San Diego Blood Bank extends a warm THANK YOU to Republic Services volunteers for helping dress-up this year’s Winter Wishes Bears with special holiday tags!
Each year, San Diego Blood Bank helps make the holidays a little brighter for patients at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Along with our long-time partners, Grossmont Healthcare District and Sharp HealthCare, dedicated blood donors who are active members of the Guardians Circle Donor Program and SDBB Financial Development and Hospital Services departments team up to distribute the bears to patients.
It is our great pleasure to partner with our loyal blood donors, Grossmont Healthcare District, and Sharp staff and volunteers, to bring holiday cheer year after year.
save-the-date! november 28, 2023
Join the global generosity movement where passionate donors support their community through local nonprofit organizations. This year, funds raised will benefit San Diego Blood Bank’s vital supplies and equipment for our nine local donor centers that welcome nearly 60,000 volunteer blood donors each year.
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to contribute toward building the better world we all want to live in.
Make your early gift today or look for visit sandiegobloodbank.org/give or click the link below on Giving Tuesday to support lifesaving blood collection.
To learn more about Giving Tuesday, visit givingtuesday.org.
special thanks
San Diego Woman’s Club
We are pleased to announce San Diego Woman's Club's recent gift of $35,000 to help purchase a new bloodmobile. A long-time supporter dedicated to community improvement and health services, SDWC contributes to our blood collection efforts to enhance the lives of patients who rely on blood transfusions to survive.
We are indebted to San Diego Woman's Club for this contribution and their continued community partnership!
Kitchell Foundation
Members of San Diego Blood Bank’s Innovation Development team were presented with a $2,500 contribution from the Kitchell Foundation to benefit a new bloodmobile. We thank them for this gift and hosting a blood drive to support patients in need of blood.
We look forward to many more opportunities to partner with the Kitchell team! Many thanks for making an impact in our community.
Professional Maintenance Systems
San Diego Blood Bank would like to thank Professional Maintenance Systems for its contribution of $2,500 toward our Bloodmobile Campaign. SDBB relies on its fleet of lifesaving vehicles daily to collect lifesaving blood throughout San Diego County. We thank PMS Janitorial for its support and look forward to many more years as community partners! Thank you for saving lives with us.
Meet team survivor rosa maria
As a child and young adult, Rosa Maria felt lethargic and fatigued, but she never knew why. She and her 7 siblings did not have preventative medical visits and only saw a doctor for a medical emergency. When she finished college, Rosa Maria understood the importance of preventative medical checkups and began her new medical journey. Rosa Maria was told she was anemic and that she needed a blood transfusion.
After her transfusion, Rosa Maria began to feel energetic and realized, “this is how I’m supposed to feel!” Rosa Maria is very thankful and is now very active in her community and has become a blood donor. She may need another transfusion in the future, so she encourages everyone she knows to donate blood on a regular basis.
featured partner
Since 2020, San Diego Self Storage and Managing Partner Anthony R. Carr have generously funded four, new essential bloodmobiles to support our Mobile Blood Collection Program. San Diego Blood Bank is grateful for their dedication to our community's health and well-being. We want to thank Mr. Carr and the San Diego Self Storage team for being pillars of generosity! SDBB truly values our partnership.
“I have always felt that the heartbeat of a community is the support that is given to our local charities. San Diego Blood Bank’s need for an updated fleet of bloodmobiles offers all of us an outstanding and easy way to provide for the well-being of our community by saving and sustaining lives. Please join us in this goal. It truly matters!”
- Anthony R. Carr, Managing Partner, San Diego Self Storage
meet sarah at sdbb
“My name is Sarah and I’ve worked here for over a year now on the bloodmobile team. Working here has been so fun and rewarding, there are countless donors that have made a lasting impact on me. It’s the best feeling to know you’re in the business of saving lives. In my spare time, I like to read, spend time in nature, and cook. I’m very grateful for this job and the wonderful people I work with.”
Corporate Partnership Opportunities
SDBB is grateful to our corporate partners who are passionate about saving and improving the lives of the patients we serve. They host blood drives, their employees volunteer and give blood, and they give financially to help support our greatest needs such as a new bloodmobile, lab equipment, blood collection supplies, and research.
We work with companies and organizations to create mutually beneficial partnership opportunities, and there are many ways to support our work, including:
Make a corporate gift to support a specific need
Sponsor an event such as our Connect to Life receptions
Help fund programs like Precision Blood™ or the High School Blood Drive Challenge
Encourage employee volunteering
Make a gift in honor of employee volunteer hours
Provide a matching gift for an annual appeal
Conduct a point-of-sale or cash register round-up campaign
Fundraise for SDBB by hosting a gala, golf tournament, auction, run/walk, or other event that raises funds to benefit our mission
SDBB recognizes our corporate partners throughout the year in various digital and print channels, on our donor center digital displays (in six of our donor centers) and on our bloodmobiles!
For more information about corporate partnerships, please contact
Susan Josephson, Development Manager, at sjosephson@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8320.
Planned Giving
Philanthropy is personal, and every donor has a unique “why” they give. There are many ways to make a planned gift such as stock, real estate, life insurance, will or living trust, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, and charitable lead trust. SDBB also has an endowment at San Diego Foundation, and we welcome gifts to fund # 4727 (please include the fund number on your check).
For more information about how to contribute to SDBB’s endowment or create your legacy through planned giving to SDBB, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.
donate your unwanted vehicle
to san Diego Blood Bank
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 will make a difference in the lives of patients needing lifesaving blood and your generous gift could earn you a tax deduction.
Shop. Donate. Save lives!
While shopping for gifts or everyday essentials, you can also support 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.
GoodShop: 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 San Diego Blood Bank. Your favorite retailers will start supporting SDBB.
Ways to Make a Financial Gift
MONTHLY GIVING — Join our Visionary Circle by making a monthly gift to help sustain SDBB’s mission. Monthly gifts fund SDBB’s annual greatest need. Contact Development Communications Manager Diane Owens at (619) 400-8336 or dowens@sdbb.org.
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.
MATCHING GIFTS — Ask your employer if your company has an employee matching program. Double your impact and encourage corporate giving to local nonprofits like SDBB. Contact Development Manager Susan Josephson at (619) 400-8320 or sjosephson@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.
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