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Foundation Focus Goes Online!
Welcome to our new, electronic version
of Foundation Focus!
The San Diego Foundation believes in continually finding new ways to
communicate with our donors in ways that are convenient and informative.
We are excited to take Foundation Focus, which you have hopefully always found
to be an informative way to learn about our latest work and initiatives,
and bring it into the electronic era through this new format.
Not only will you be able to access our information through an email,
but you will also be able to click on the information that is most interesting to you.
If you prefer to receive Foundation Focus in hard copy, we are happy to send
this and future editions to you. Please send your request to
deirdre@sdfoundation.org.
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Philanthropic Giving:
Helping the Donor and the Community
in this Economic Climate |
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Virtually everyone is touched by these difficult economic times. We face a time when we may see neighbors lose their jobs, their homes, and steady work. As we all deal with the mental and emotional implications of this economic crisis, there is a growing need for support. |
We will look to the arts to find solace in our favorite San Diego venue. We will take our children to the zoo, the beaches and the park to remind them about the good things in San Diego. We will rely on schools to teach our children so that they can grow into responsible adults, able to address the long-term impact of this economy. Yet all of these are threatened. For more information click here.
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Charitable Giving: Endow Your Passion
Year End Numbers
Endow San Diego has engaged 243 Nonprofit Partners and generated 314 new endowments: 234 residing at The Foundation and 80 among our Nonprofit Partners. Of these endowments, 128 were established by individuals, with the balance established by organizations. These new endowments now total over $154 million, with about $28 million held at The Foundation and over $126 million spread throughout the community.
Endow Awareness Goes Up l Create Your Legacy
A Corporate Champion |
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After-the-Fires Update
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In October 2007, Southern California experienced twenty major wildfires; four of the most destructive fires occurred within San Diego County and triggered the largest fire evacuation in our nation’s history.
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In all, more than 575 square miles were scorched, over 1,600 residential and commercial structures were destroyed, and more than 2,000 households were directly impacted.
In response, the Board of Directors of the San Diego Regional Disaster Fund adopted a grant making strategy that identifies and validates community needs and supports them through the issuance of grant funds or partner agency referrals. Click here for full story. |
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Local Charitable Foundations
The San Diego region is a rich and diverse area, filled with outstanding people. Through our Endow San Diego efforts, we are committed to reaching out to our community partners, near and far, so that we can all find the greatest success in our mutual work. For more information click here.
The 4SRanch~Del Sur Community Foundation l The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation l The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation l The Escondido Charitable Foundation l The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation l The Oceanside Charitable Foundation l South Bay Civic Alliance |
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Community Partnerships
Caring for the Common Good
The Foundation understands the San Diego Community. In fact, you can always find us hard at work, gathering data and increasing understanding on the issues faced by our very special region. If you are ready to donate but are unsure where your money should go, consider a donation to the Fund for Common Good, which utilizes our expertise to grant dollars in ways that will be most beneficial to the community. For more information click here.
Arts & Culture l Civil Society l Environment l Health and Human Services l Organizational Success Program l Scholarships l Science & Technology l Teacher's Fund |
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Spotlight On: The Organizational Success Program
How Nonprofits Make Planned Giving
Work for Them
It can feel like a huge endeavor, but the benefits of planned giving make it all worth it. Many of our Endow Partners are experiencing notable success with planned giving efforts. Numerous organizations have launched planned giving societies, and many have communication programs in hand to promote bequests and other planned giving strategies. For more information click here. |
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Important News for Philanthropists
Charitable IRA Extended Through 2009
As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Congress passed a two-year extension of Charitable IRA legislation first enacted for 2006 and 2007. President Bush signed the bill into law earlier this month. For more information click here. |
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Faces and Places
New Fund Dinner
In an evening dedicated to the newest members of The Foundation’s charitable giving family, nearly 100 donors, volunteers and staff members gathered for The New Fund Dinner, held at the Westgate Hotel. Click here for more information
Annual Meeting l New Hires l Board of Governors l Donor Success
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Contact Us
The San Diego FOundation
2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 235-2500 or e-mail us at info@sdfoundation.org
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