Let’s BUILD SAN DIegO

TOGETHER

Your CONTRIBUTION helps us grow San Diego’s Construction Industry

“NO ONE HAS EVER BECOME POOR BY GIVING.”

- Anne Frank

BUILD San Diego Foundation is more than a nonprofit, it’s a movement to strengthen the future of San Diego’s construction workforce and the industry at large.

WE are rapidly emerging as the premier force in the nonprofit construction industry, uniting the voices of San Diego and beyond to shape the future of our market sector. Powered by purpose, the foundation has built a formidable network of legislative leaders, corporate executives, industry presidents, and organizational visionaries stretching from San Diego to Washington, DC.

By connecting resources, training, apprenticeships, education, and community programs, BUILD San Diego is not only preparing the next generation of builders but also creating a stronger, more efficient, and more resilient industry.

This is more than workforce development, it is a call to action for those who want to make a lasting impact on our communities, strengthen the backbone of our economy, and join a movement that is building both opportunity and legacy we can be proud of.

YOU’RE CONTRIBUTION MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

3% Cover the Fee

With your contribution we can spark curiosity, ignite ambition, and inform students about rewarding careers in the construction industry that will shape the skyline and community of San Diego.

Donations directly fuel our efforts to unite San Diego’s public agencies, small businesses, and training programs. By bridging the information gap, we create pathways for diverse businesses to access resources, strengthen partnerships, and thrive in the construction industry.

We invite trailblazers, visionaries, business owners, associations, and changemakers to step into our exclusive Donor’s Circle, a powerful community shaping the future of construction. By joining, you’re not just giving; you’re lending your strength to transform workforce development, empower communities, and leave a legacy that will build tomorrow’s industry.

Donations are the backbone of Build San Diego. Your support powers scholarship endowments that open doors for students in construction engineering, construction management, and diesel technology programs, like The San Diego State University College of Engineering J.R. Filanc Construction engineering and Management Program at SDSU, that fuel the next generation of builders, innovators, and leaders who will shape the future of the construction industry.

“The fact that we offer both degrees in Construction Engineering and Construction Management and have unwavering support of the local industry, makes our program very unique and successful.”

Thais Alves, AGC Paul S. Roel Chair in Construction Engineering and Management Professor

“Skanska’s mission to build for a better society includes maximizing opportunities for small and diverse suppliers and connecting with the communities where we build.”

Jeff Cruz, SKANSKA

“By supporting local programs in San Diego, the foundation (BUILD SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION) helps cultivate the next generation of professionals in the construction industry.”

AGC SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

 FAQs

  • BUILD San Diego Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, which makes your donation tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record. You will receive it upon successful completion of your donation.

    For more in-depth guidance on your tax deduction, please contact your tax preparer or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for a tax consultation.


  • Our $10k and above donors are eligible to submit an application for a seat on our respected Board.

    Board seats are reviewed by the AGC SAN DIEGO CHAPTER Board of Directors. Your application will provide them an understanding of you, and the wealth of knowledge and support you might contribute to our organizational goals.

    We also review for conflicts of interest to assure there are no obstacles to everyone’s intended progress.

  • Seasonal, Event, Workforce Workshop, Future Leaders Club, media and other sponsorships are available. For more information please submit a contact request and someone will get in touch with you shortly.

  • BUILD San Diego is also available to support development and administration of scholarship funds, community programs, grant writing and program development for our San Diego community partners.

    For more information please submit a contact request and someone will get in touch with you shortly.