Becoming a Joybound Giving Society member means joining a community of people who believe in the power of second chances and the life-changing bond between people and animals. Your generosity fuels every part of our mission – placing dogs and cats in loving homes, supporting families in need, responding to emergencies, training service dogs that transform lives, and so much more. Explore the benefits of membership today!
Lifeline Club
Join “Lifeline Club,” a group of individuals whose monthly donations spread untold amounts of joy.
Pawprint Society
The incredible power of the human-animal bond is made stronger every day by the members of our Pawprint Society.
Visionaries
The highest tier of giving recognition, Visionaries transform the lives of people and pets.
“We donate because Joybound is more than a shelter. My husband and I are especially impressed with Joybound’s efforts to bring Veterans and animals together to their mutual benefit. Joybound truly is for people and pets.”
– Barbara, Joybound Donor
Membership Levels
Pawprint Society
Gifts of $1,000-$4,999
Benefits at This Level:
- Invitation to community events throughout the year:
Join us for special events hosted at one of our beautiful outdoor spaces on campus where you can experience the impact of your giving firsthand.
- A subscription to Joy Magazine and monthly Joy electronic newsletter:
Learn about how your gift is saving lives, keeping people and pets together, and read heartwarming stories about the animals your donations help support.
- Annual detailed impact report:
Once a year, you’ll receive a comprehensive look at the difference your generosity has made — bringing people and pets together, strengthening the human-animal bond, and creating more moments of companionship, healing, and joy throughout our community.
- Your personal Joybound contact, accessible by phone or email.
Gifts of $5,000-$9,999
Benefits at This Level:
- VIP experience by appointment:
Enjoy a personalized Joybound experience created just for you, with a closer look at the people, pets, and programs your generosity makes possible.
- Early access to tickets to Joybound’s annual Unleash Happiness Gala event:
Be among the first to secure your spot at the most anticipated event of the year: Unleash Happiness — an enchanting evening filled with live entertainment, exquisite cuisine, and a chance to mingle with fellow animal enthusiasts and influencers in the community.
- All the benefits of the $1,000-$4,999 level
Visionaries
With an annual gift of $10,000 or more, Visionaries fuel Joybound’s most transformative work – saving lives, strengthening communities, and giving countless animals the chance to find lasting homes. Your philanthropy can be directed to what moves you most, or you may choose to support a range of initiatives that impact lives across our community. Members enjoy all Giving Society benefits plus tailored recognition, including the opportunity to name spaces on our campus.
As a Visionary, your legacy is both personal and profound, creating impact that endures for generations. Please call us at (925) 296-3156 or email [email protected] for details.
Lifeline Club
Monthly giving is a convenient, affordable, and efficient way to make a difference in the lives of people and pets in our community. Your automatic, manageable monthly contributions add up to a substantial amount for animals in need. Members of the Lifeline Club receive an annual tax statement detailing their donations and can view or change their donations at any time with our user-friendly online portal.
Interested in Learning More?
Joybound’s development team is ready to answer your questions, describe additional Giving Society benefits and help you find the level that works with your personal philanthropic vision.
Forever Joybound Legacy Society
Forever Joybound recognizes and honors those who have let us know that they are planning to include Joybound People & Pets in their will or trust, or as a beneficiary of their retirement account, life insurance, charitable remainder trust, or more. It is our way of celebrating your lifelong love for animals and people — and extending your positive impact long into the future.
From enrollment in Joybound’s Guardian Program, which provides peace of mind that your pet will be cared for after you’re gone, to invitations to special gratitude events, members of Forever Joybound allow their legacy to extend their life’s positive impact long into the future.
