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Forbes Magazine rated Big Brothers Big Sisters among the most fiscally responsible non-profit organizations in the country, and Charitable Navigator awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters the maximum Four-Star “Exceptional” rating in use of funds.  Every dollar makes a difference!   

Individual and Business Donations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mendocino County (BBBS) depends on community donations to run our programs.  Every $1,000 sponsors a community-based match and every $500 sponsors an in-school match for an entire school year.  

Any gift is greatly appreciated.  Gifts of any amount pledged for multiple years, however, earn membership in our Power of One Society.  The Power of One Society is a multiple-year giving society that funds our local matches for several years, so our Bigs and Littles can stay together as long as they want, not just as long as there is funding.

Suggested donation levels:

MENTOR $50

Funds 2 match activities, such as a fishing trip or horseback riding, that Littles would not otherwise have the chance to do.

Receives:

  • Name listing on BBBS website sponsors page
  • Recognition in a newspaper ad and the BBBS newsletter
  • Invitation to special events
  • Quarterly BBBS newsletter
ADVOCATE $125

Funds 5 match activities Littles would not otherwise have the chance to do.

Receives:

  • Box of BBBS note cards designed by Sev Ickes
  • All other benefits listed above
FRIEND $250

Funds field trips and group activities for school-based matches.

Receives:

  • All other benefits listed above
ROLE MODEL $500

Funds 1 school-based match for a whole school year. 

Receives:

  • Logo on BBBS event t-shirts*
  • Update on the match you sponsored
  • All other benefits listed above
MATCH MAKER $1,000

Funds 1 community-based match for a whole year.

Receives:

  • Logo and web link on BBBS website links page
  • Lunch with the BBBS Executive Director and/or Board of Directors
  • All other benefits listed above
CLASSROOM SPONSOR $2,500

Funds 5 school-based matches for a whole year.

Receives:

  • Special recognition at all BBBS events and in all BBBS publications
  • All other benefits listed above
BLOCK SPONSOR $5,000

Funds 5 community-based matches for a whole year.

Receives:

  • The joy of providing a brighter future to a whole neighborhood of kids
  • All other benefits listed above
DISTRICT SPONSOR $10,000

Funds an after-school program like JUMP Tutoring, Brain Gym or Music Zone for an entire school district for a whole year.

Receives:

  • The satisfaction of helping our schools meet student needs despite budget cuts
  • All other benefits listed above
COMMUNITY SHAPER $25,000

Funds an after-school program like Music Zone or Arts for Kids county-wide for a whole year.

Receives:

  • The joy of bringing a new experience to all youth in our county
  • All other benefits listed above

To donate, please use our convenient online donation button below, call us at:
(707) 964-1228, or mail a donation to:

Big Brothers Big Sisters

498 N. McPherson

Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Call or email us at bbbs@mcn.org to find out how you can make monthly donations on your credit cards!
 

Business Partnerships

Find out how your business and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mendocino County can establish a winning partnership that benefits you and the children of Mendocino County!  Contact Operations Manager Jez Anderson at (707) 964-1228 to learn more about matching your employee contributions or creating a partnership with us tailored to your business.

In-Kind Donations

Supporters making in-kind donations are the backbone of our operations and events, helping provide fun and friendship to our Littles, their families and the community.  We welcome donations of items on our Wish List or anything else you think we could use!  On the coast, contact Operations Manager Jez Anderson at (707) 964-1228. Inland, contact Inland Senior Case Manager Patti McCluey at (707) 463-4809.

BBBS Wish List:
  • Sporting event or concert tickets our matches could enjoy together
  • Access to fitness centers that our matches could use
  • Craft supplies for match group activities
  • BBBS promotional materials (caps, mugs, pens, t-shirts, etc.)
  • Items for our annual Silent Auction or Bowl For Kids’ Sake Raffle
  • Toys for our annual holiday Toy Run
  • Stamps
  • Maintenance of BBBS computers or website
  • Event planning assistance
  • Public relations assistance
  • Access to local media (radio, television and newspapers)
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters volunteers—age 16 and up!

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