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  • 1.  Creating a budget

    Posted 02-08-2025 07:27 AM

    I am starting a new nonprofit animal rescue.  I have extensive experience fostering neonatal kittens.  I've been fortunate to foster with different county shelters and rescue groups in several cities across the US. I have also volunteered in several county shelters affording me experience in each department.

    What I lack is experience creating a budget for a nonprofit.  This is a critical step. I must make absolutely sure our organization has funds to provide the best support for every animal in or care including unexpected emergency vet care.


    Maddie's Fund hosted a great webinar about creating budgets for shelters. I definitely got a few ideas. However, most of the information was relevant for larger organizations. 

    Are there any resources for creating budgets for small rescues?  Does anyone have an example of a small rescue budget



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    rosalie hathcock
    Board Member
    Little Lives Animal Rescue
    GA
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  • 2.  RE: Creating a budget

    Posted 12 days ago

    Hi Rosalie,
    I don't have a handy template to share but here is a similar discussion thread that might be of help. There is a sample template and Word doc that @Michelle Grimes posted that is a great start to creating your major budget categories.

    Best of luck!



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    Jen Dupree
    Volunteer
    Humane Society of Jefferson County WA
    WA
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