Donate
Help San Diego move forward.
Our region faces complex challenges. Your support helps the Burnham Center for Community Advancement convene leaders, build coalitions and advance solutions that create a better San Diego.
Why Support BCCA
Turning ideas into action.
BCCA brings people together around the issues that matter most to San Diego. We don’t just talk about problems—we build the relationships, ideas and partnerships that move solutions forward.
Your Gift Helps Us
- Bring multi-sector leaders to the same table.
- Build trust across communities.
- Turn research into action.
- Support bold ideas and civic solutions.
- Create opportunities for people to work together.
With your support, we can build a stronger San Diego.
Monthly Giving
Community Champions Circle
By supporting BCCA with a monthly gift of $25 or more, Community Champions Circle members give us the flexibility to respond to emerging challenges, bring people together and move new ideas forward.
Member benefits:
- Invitations to exclusive annual donor appreciation events
- Opportunities to attend BCCA-sponsored community events
- A special Community Champions Circle lapel pin recognizing your commitment
Lasting Impact
The Burnham Society
BCCA’s major giving tier recognizes individuals whose vision and generosity have built our legacy or will help shape the future of the communities we serve.
Named in recognition of Malin Burnham’s visionary leadership, the Burnham Society celebrates donors who make a transformational commitment to BCCA’s work today and for years to come.
- Exclusive member events and gatherings
- Behind-the-scenes briefings with BCCA leadership
- Connections with civic, business and community leaders
- Reserved seating at BCCA events
- Donor wall and publication recognition
- Exclusive Burnham Society gift
- Deeper engagement with BCCA’s regional impact
Other Ways to Give
Support BCCA in the way that works best for you. To arrange a gift, please contact us.
Securities
A gift of appreciated securities can support BCCA while offering potential tax benefits.
Real Estate
A gift of real estate can create meaningful support for BCCA and may offer tax advantages.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support BCCA’s work.
Legacy Giving
Include BCCA in your estate plans and help shape San Diego’s future for generations to come.
ACH
Please contact us for ACH instructions.
Check
Please make checks payable to Burnham Center for Community Advancement and remit to:
Burnham Center for Community Advancement
Attn: Nickie Behdin
1100 Market Street Suite 424
San Diego, CA 92101
What We Fund
Your support fuels our work to move San Diego forward.
OneSD
Building regional trust with OneSD.
With more than 100 member organizations, the OneSD coalition is bringing people together across differences to strengthen trust, connection and collaboration.
Balboa Park
Building resilience for a prized civic space.
San Diego and Baja California share a region, an economy and many of the same challenges. BCCA brings leaders and communities together to develop practical solutions and advance a common agenda.
Cross-Border Collaboration
Building solutions across the border.
San Diego and Baja California share a region, an economy and many of the same challenges. BCCA brings leaders and communities together to develop practical solutions and advance a common agenda.
Impact
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400+
Community events bringing people together.
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100+
OneSD Coalition members across sectors working together.
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13
Community Dialogues turning ideas into action.
Be a part of the BCCA community.
Giving is just one way to help build a better San Diego. You can also participate by sharing an idea, joining an initiative or helping move a community conversation forward.
Accolades
Governance assurance.
BCCA has earned the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid—its highest level— in recognition of our commitment to clarity and accountability.
Donors
Support for the work.
Since our inception, BCCA has been strengthened by the generosity of individuals who believe in our work and share our commitment to a stronger, more connected San Diego.
We are deeply grateful to those who have invested in our mission and made it possible for us to bring people together, strengthen our community, and create lasting impact.