Donate to BOSS
Your donations help BOSS operate life-changing programs that provide love, respect, safety, and a sense of belonging to families, individuals, and communities impacted by deep poverty and systemic inequity. THANK YOU for your generosity and support!
BOSS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization: all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. BOSS’s tax ID number is 51-0173390. Please check with your financial professional about tax changes coming into effect next year; there may be benefits to making a larger gift this year if possible.
Amplify Your Impact: Ways to Give and Celebrate Change
Donate Online: Set up a recurring donation of any size or frequency! Donate to general support or to a program!
By Mail: 1918 University Ave., Ste. 2A Berkeley, CA 94704.
By Paypal: Make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation of any size or frequency!
Amazon Registry: Your contribution will be shipped directly to BOSS, ensuring it reaches those who need it most.
Target Registry: Your contribution will be shipped directly to BOSS, ensuring it reaches those who need it most.
Walmart Registry: Your contribution will be shipped directly to BOSS, ensuring it reaches those who need it most.
CleverGiver: CleverGiver works with over 3000 brands to automatically cashback rewards to nonprofits like BOSS.
iGive.com: Shopping mall and search engine with over 800 stores – designate BOSS as your chosen charity!
GoodSearch/GoodShop: Shopping mall and search engine with over 1,500 stores.
Stocks: BOSS has an account at Schwab (acct#5498-2633, DTC# 0164) so you can donate stock any time. Charitable Gift Transfer Form (LOA)
In Person
Drop off donations at the above address,
M-F 9 am-5 pm. ‘In honor of’ gifts: Ask folks to donate to BOSS in honor of a birthday, holiday, wedding, or bat/bar mitzvah! We will send special thank-you cards to all donors, and can provide brochures for your event.
Donate Goods: BOSS welcomes donations of goods for the individuals and families in our programs. Our needs fluctuate throughout the year and we have limited storage space, so please get in touch with Gwen Austin at either (510) 649-1930 x 1001 or gaustin@self-sufficiency.org before donating.
Long-Term and Planned Giving: Bequests, life insurance, retirement plans or charitable trusts with BOSS as beneficiary can provide legacy support for poor people in your name. If you have named BOSS in your will, we would love to share your story!
Contact Sonja, at sfitz@self-sufficiency.org. Check out our Planned Giving flyer
Donate Vehicles: For working vehicles BOSS can use, contact Gwen Austin at gaustin@self-sufficiency.org; or call Vehicles for Charity (1-866-628-2277), who can pick up and process your vehicle, then send the proceeds to BOSS.
eBay for Charity:: Sell your stuff on eBay to benefit BOSS – designated BOSS as your chosen charity.
Text BOSS: Just text the words BOSSBAYAREA (no space) to 53-555 to donate any size
Stocks
BOSS has an account at Schwab (acct#5498-2633, DTC# 0164) so you can donate stock any time. Charitable Gift Transfer Form (LOA)
Long-Term and Planned Giving
Bequests, life insurance, retirement plans or charitable trusts with BOSS as beneficiary can provide legacy support for poor people in your name. If you have named BOSS in your will, we would love to share your story!
Contact Sonja, at sfitz@self-sufficiency.org.
Check out our Planned Giving flyer
Donate Vehicles
For working vehicles BOSS can use, contact Gwen Austin at gaustin@self-sufficiency.org; or call Vehicles for Charity (1-866-628-2277), who can pick up and process your vehicle, then send the proceeds to BOSS.
eBay for Charity:
Sell your stuff on eBay to benefit BOSS – designated BOSS as your chosen charity.
Text BOSS
Just text the words BOSSBAYAREA
(no space) to 53-555 to make a donation
of any size.
Create your own fundraiser!
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Create a Facebook Fundraiser – contact Sonja at sfitz@self-sufficiency.org, and we can help promote it
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Organize a collection – contact Gwen at gaustin@self-sufficiency.org, and she’ll let you know what’s most needed
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You can make a monthly gift for easier long-term impact
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Donate in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion – we’ll send special acknowledgement to whomever you specify
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Does your employer make matching gifts? Some employers match 1:1, 2:1 or even 3:1!
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If you named BOSS in your will, we would love to share your story and encourage others to do the same! Contact Sonja, sfitz@self-sufficiency.org.
We would love to talk to your group!
Invite a BOSS speaker to your workplace, school, club, or faith institution – We would love to share more about our work! Contact Sonja Fitz at sfitz@self-sufficiency.org or 510-649-1930 x 1008.
BOSS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization: all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. BOSS’s tax ID number is 51-0173390. Please check with your financial professional about tax changes coming into effect next year; there may be benefits to making a larger gift this year if possible.
Questions? Please contact us!!
• Grants, Special Events, Volunteers, Media, Inviting A BOSS Speaker: Sonja Fitz, Chief Development Officer, sfitz@self-sufficiency.org, 510-649-1930 x 1008
• Donated Goods, Collections/Drives, Community Outreach: Gwen Austin, Community Engagement Manager, gaustin@self-sufficiency.org, 510-649-1930 x 1001
• Website, Social Media, Digital Communications: Satia E Frazier-North, Marketing & Communications Manager, sfrazier-north@self-sufficiency.org, 510-649-1930 x 1020
Workplace Giving & Fundraising
Workplace Giving Federations
BOSS is a member of the Bay Area Black United Fund. If your workplace hosts other charitable federations, you can still write BOSS in as your donation recipient. BOSS is also a Combined Federal Campaign-approved charity (CFC code 29959). Ask your employer if they have a gift-matching program! If you would like a BOSS speaker to come to your workplace or group, please get in touch with Sonja at (510) 649-1930 x 1008.
Fundraising
Black August: The Arc of Liberation Commemoration: This August, BOSS will host the Black August: Arc of Liberation Commemoration in Oakland — a community gathering rooted in study, remembrance, art, and collective power.
BOSS' Annual Rising Stars Celebration of Hope: The Rising Stars Celebration of Hope is BOSS’ annual event honoring participants who have reached significant milestones in their journey toward stability.