Donate Online
Become a monthly donor via both giving platforms below. Depending on your monthly gift, monthly donors receive special event invites and impact reports.
Donate by Phone or Mail
Call 518-399-9151
Mail your contribution to:
Spina Bifida Association of New York State
133 Saratoga Road, Professional Building, Office 4
Scotia, NY 12302
Please Note: If your gift is in honor or memory of someone, please send the name and address of any family members who should be notified of your gift.
Employer Matching
Ask your employer to match your donation and double your impact!
Amazon Wishlist
Raise money for Spina Bifida with every purchase you make on Amazon! Click here to learn how: (hyperlink needed)
Sponsor an Event
Raise money for Spina Bifida by sponsoring an event! Click here to learn how: (hyperlink to 2024 Sponsor Guide needed)
Facebook Fundraisers
Raise money for Spina Bifida on Facebook by celebrating your birthday, an anniversary, or a meaningful event! Review guidelines here: (link needed)
Collect Recycled Cans & Bottles
Raise money for Spina Bifida by donating to Hannaford’s recycled cans and bottle program through CLYNK! Click here to learn how.
What does it mean to be a committee member? Join a team of hardworking individuals who utilize their personal and professional skills of communication, organization, outreach, research, event planning, and facilitation to meet our mission! Committees often meet virtually for one hour a month on weekday evenings.
After reading through ways to get involved, complete our Volunteer Interest Form by clicking here.
Committee areas include:
Advocacy
Work with local state and federal representatives to raise awareness about the Spina Bifida community.
Board Governance
Ensure board members have the competencies necessary to perform as Board Members, use best practices with policies and procedures, and recommend revised and new policies and procedures.
Business and Finance
Provide governance and recommendations on investment strategies and policies, budget adjustments, financial input, and tax expertise.
Dare to Dream Gala
Plan the annual Gala which includes a silent and live auction, event entertainment, and hospitality.
Development
Help develop the growth of the organization by planning and achieving fundraising and marketing goals.
Walk-N-Roll
Help plan and implement this popular friends and family walk & roll-athon and picnic. The event includes a raffle, contests, merchandise, food & beverages, vendors, and entertainment.
What does it mean to be a council member? Council members are called upon to provide guidance and advice based on their own personal experience, knowledge and expertise. Council members are invited to apply for a one year-team and required to meet virtually four times a year, as well as be available by email or telephone throughout the year.
After reading through ways to get involved, complete our Volunteer Interest Form by clicking here.
Adult Advisory Council
The council will consist of a group of adults (18 years and older) living with Spina Bifida. The goal is to share insight, support, and resources related to the needs of living with Spina Bifida in order to better serve our consumers.
Caregiver Advisory Council
The council will consist of a group of parents/caregivers of children with Spina Bifida. The goal is to share insight, support, and resources related to the needs of parents of children with Spina Bifida and their families.
Regional Advisory Council
The council will consist of a group of individuals who live, work, recreate, and/or have an interest in the region who can help address the local needs and wants of the Spina Bifida community.
We offer various school-based internship positions for students from local universities. Areas of opportunity include fields of social work, nonprofit management, business, and marketing.
Contact the office to learn about our available positions: admin@sbanys.org / 518-399-9151