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(Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

  • 1.  (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-28-2024 05:13 AM

    Animal data aggregators like Shelter Animals Count exist but there is very little comparison data about funding that I can find online for similar shelters. 

    So, I put together an informal survey for folks to submit their budgeting/funding info to help others in the coming budget year. The purpose of the survey is to help shelters make the case with real comparison numbers when budgeting in the face of rising cost of living, increased demand,  increased cost for supplies, etc. Securing funding is always a challenge, having data to back up your applications never hurts.

    You will receive the link to the folder containing other responses in your email once submitted. 

    Any info is appreciated, hope this helps!

    Shelter Funding Data Survey

    PS I was too busy making it to submit my response today, plan to complete it soon.


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    Rebecca Bryan
    Executive Director
    Humane Educational Society
    Chattanooga, TN
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  • 2.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-28-2024 09:54 PM

    Great idea!  Will try to do this.



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    Diane Shaw
    Ohlone Humane Society
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  • 3.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 12:06 PM
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    Some time back, I published an article in Animal Sheltering on animal protection funding in the USA.  Most of the organizations covered were shelters or rescues.  There was a section of the article that dealt with the specifics of funding for six un-named shelters (data taken from the SAWA report on shelter finances - SAWA is now AAWA).    I have attached a copy of the article for your information.   There was, as far as I can remember, only one reader who contacted me for more information.   I was surprised at the apparent lack of interest in shelter funding and the state-by-state comparisons.  



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    Andrew Rowan
    President
    WellBeing International
    MD
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    Attachment(s)



  • 4.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 01:19 PM

    Thank you Andrew for posting again.  This may be a case of timing and the things that are happening within our communities at the time things are posted.  I have downloaded the report and plan to share with my team.  



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    Diane Shaw
    Ohlone Humane Society
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  • 5.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 06:06 PM

    Brilliant, thank you! I have no clue why folks weren't interested in getting this. Seems like anyone who has applied for funding would be in your inbox asap. I need all the help I can get out here 🥴



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    Rebecca Bryan
    Executive Director
    Humane Educational Society
    Chattanooga, TN
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  • 6.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 02:08 PM

    Best Friends has a data website for partner use if you'd like to check it out!  https://shelterpetdata.org



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    Jill Gilbert
    Shelter or rescue staff
    CARE Humane Society™
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  • 7.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 02:24 PM
    Is the data base just to enter our information or can you view other information as well?

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    Diane Shaw

    OHS Volunteer & President


    phone: 510.792.4587 (info line)

    website: www.ohlonehumanesociety.org

    email: diane@ohlonehumanesociety.org


    Not a shelter. More than a rescue. All for the animals. 






  • 8.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 02:36 PM
    So far it is still in BETA but you will be able to view comparative data once it is complete. However, it is very similar to SAC in that it is intake/outcome information only. 

    Jill Gilbert
    Rescue and Grant Coordinator
    CARE Humane Society™





  • 9.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 03:29 PM

    I also use Shelter Pet Data as it's very easy to use.   I would be interested in entering data to prove how funding is so urgently needed for all animal shelters and rescues given our numbers of intakes and proven outcomes.



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    Beverly Paladinetti
    Philanthropy Director
    Purrfect Peaches Cat Rescue
    www.purrfectpeaches.org
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  • 10.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 06:50 PM

    If folks respond that they want their info shared, it'll be moved to the shared google drive link in the OP.  So far, I have one submission that is approved for sharing.



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    Rebecca Bryan
    Executive Director
    Humane Educational Society
    Chattanooga, TN
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  • 11.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 06:53 PM

    Hi Jill, I'm looking for shelter budgetary info for different kinds of orgs. I didn't see any on there but could be missing something.



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    Rebecca Bryan
    Executive Director
    Humane Educational Society
    Chattanooga, TN
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  • 12.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-29-2024 06:58 PM
    Yes, sorry about that. I misunderstood but hopefully they will add that option once the website is out of Beta. 

    Jill Gilbert
    Rescue and Grant Coordinator
    CARE Humane Society™





  • 13.  RE: (Informal) Shelter Funding Survey ✅

    Posted 01-31-2024 11:14 AM

    Thank you so much for setting this up!



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    Elise Blue
    NEMO Humane Society
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