Best Buddies (California)

We have three strategic areas of focus; funding, functionality, and communication. Our funding goals were to increase private and state funding of our Friendship and Jobs programs through individual giving, special events, regional center contracts, and foundations. To improve overall functionality, we developed a plan to add several additional staff members to our California team, develop advisory boards, and focus on cultivating and engaging our volunteers. Lastly, to continue to improve communication with our community through awareness events, partnerships, and social media.

We accomplished our funding goals by maintaining support from our current private donors, foundations, and state contracts while soliciting and securing support from new foundations and regional centers. Additionally, we held six major fundraising events including the Northern California Gala, Best Buddies Friendship Walks, the Malibu Tennis Invitational, the Vanguard Event, and the Los Angeles Poker Tournament.