Nine Ways to Support Social Change

The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County has many ways that people can support systemic change in the community. The SJF can receive contributions of all sizes in all of the nine ways listed below. Gifts to the Social Justice Fund are tax deductable as allowed by law.

Contact Lindsay Smith, Donor Relations at or 805-988-0196 ext. 115 for more information.

1. Join Just! Desserts, our new monthly giving club. Just donate a few dollars every month to the Social Justice Fund and become a member. A small donation of as little as $10 a month can make a tremendous difference in the lives of the people of Ventura County. With your donation you will receive updates from The Social Justice Fund about progressive activities that are taking place in your own backyard. And you can feel as good (maybe even better!) as you would eating one of your favorite desserts - without all the calories! Click here to download the Pledge Form
   
   
2. Make a cash contribution with a check, credit card, or by electronic funds transfer from your bank. These contributions are fully deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law for the year in which you make the contribution. Contact us to obtain the wire transfer information that will be needed by your bank. [Remember - Gifts of $500 or more make you eligible to participate in the Giving Circle where you can be actively involved in learning more about social justice issues in Ventura County and selecting grantees to receive Social Justice Funds. See About Us for more detailed description.
   
   
3. Contribute Online. Our secure gift service offers a quick, convenient and safe method for making a contribution using your credit card. Donate Now!
   
   
4. Give a Gift of Stock or other Securities. You may claim a tax deduction for the full market value of appreciated stock, bonds, and other kinds of securities. Contact us to make arrangements.
   
   
5. Check your workplace to see if they have an Employee Matching Gift Program. Many employers will match charitable donations made by their employees (often on a 2:1 or 3:1 basis). The Social Justice Fund is an eligible charitable activity for matching gifts.
   
   
6. Join with others and give $500 as a group (school club, church group, circle of friends or extended family); then send one representative from your group to the Giving Circle.
   
   
7. Consider Planned Giving. Name the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County c/o Ventura County Community Foundation in your will. You can make a bequest in several ways. For example, you can specify that the Social Justice Fund receive a one-time fixed dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. You can specify that after other beneficiaries are given fixed amounts, the remaining assets go to the Social Justice Fund. Contact us to confirm the information you will need when preparing your will.
   
   
8. Establish a named fund in support of the SJF. Once your total gifts to the SJF Endowment total $10,000, you have the opportunity to name your fund after yourself, a loved one or someone else you wish to honor.
   
   
9. Other Ways to Give. Consider contributing a life insurance policy, establishing a charitable remainder trust, donating real estate or personal property, or taking advantage of the sale of a company. We can work with you to facilitate these and other creative giving options.