Animal Welfare Professionals

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison,

Do you have anything you could raffle off?  Even selling $2 raffle tickets can raise a bundle because people have a chance to get something.  We do $5 Fridays and supply drives.  We've also posted hey we just had to take this animal to the ER vet, can you make your coffee at home this morning and help us out.

As far as reaching people, I'm probably no help there because we pay to boost posts.  Good luck!!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison,

Do you have anything you could raffle off?  Even selling $2 raffle tickets can raise a bundle because people have a chance to get something.  We do $5 Fridays and supply drives.  We've also posted hey we just had to take this animal to the ER vet, can you make your coffee at home this morning and help us out.

As far as reaching people, I'm probably no help there because we pay to boost posts.  Good luck!!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

If you have puppies, you could do a "kissing booth." Or even a simple lemonade stand on a super hot day. 

Hi Allison,

Do you have anything you could raffle off?  Even selling $2 raffle tickets can raise a bundle because people have a chance to get something.  We do $5 Fridays and supply drives.  We've also posted hey we just had to take this animal to the ER vet, can you make your coffee at home this morning and help us out.

As far as reaching people, I'm probably no help there because we pay to boost posts.  Good luck!!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

If you have puppies, you could do a "kissing booth." Or even a simple lemonade stand on a super hot day. 

Hi Allison,

Do you have anything you could raffle off?  Even selling $2 raffle tickets can raise a bundle because people have a chance to get something.  We do $5 Fridays and supply drives.  We've also posted hey we just had to take this animal to the ER vet, can you make your coffee at home this morning and help us out.

As far as reaching people, I'm probably no help there because we pay to boost posts.  Good luck!!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Very cute idea, but OH, the germ exposure!  To make this practical, I'd say it would be better to use fully vaccinated juvenile or audit dogs, not puppies.  There are plenty of cutie pies that have had all of their booster shots.  Just my opinion, though.

If you have puppies, you could do a "kissing booth." Or even a simple lemonade stand on a super hot day. 

Hi Allison,

Do you have anything you could raffle off?  Even selling $2 raffle tickets can raise a bundle because people have a chance to get something.  We do $5 Fridays and supply drives.  We've also posted hey we just had to take this animal to the ER vet, can you make your coffee at home this morning and help us out.

As far as reaching people, I'm probably no help there because we pay to boost posts.  Good luck!!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Allison Rathert
Founder/President
k9.5 Rescue
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We've had quite a bit of success by sharing compelling stories on ur Social media and using their fundraising platforms so people can donate right then and there. We don't post graphic photos though.

Another thing that raised money quickly was hosting a supply drive outside a local Walmart. In addition to supplies we had a donation jar and received almost $900 in one day!

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Janice MacRossin
Volunteer Coordinator
Helotes Humane Society

Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2023 08:28 AM
From: Allison Rathert
Subject: Quickie Fundraising

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Allison Rathert
Founder/President
k9.5 Rescue
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Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

As far as FB & IG it's all about being social You must interact with local businesses,  get your volunteers to share your content, keep consistent with new content and good photos and remember to use Business Suite to invite people to follow you. 

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Thank you, Janice - Social media is such a bear sometimes. I constantly read the latest and greatest of what you're supposed to do but it seems it never works. We boosted, and that helped, but after we still go back to smaller numbers. I do urge the volunteers to share, as well as the rest. Question, though - love the idea of more interaction with locals, which is something we can definitely work on. I'm guessing it's best to follow and interact on their pages (we do this but probably not enough). Do you hashtag businesses? I do it when we have something going on with them for sure (e.g. I had one of the dogs w/me at lunch, we ate outside, had interaction and posted where we were and how much fun we had, tagging the restaurant), but are there other creative ways to get them involved w/you on social media?

As far as FB & IG it's all about being social You must interact with local businesses,  get your volunteers to share your content, keep consistent with new content and good photos and remember to use Business Suite to invite people to follow you. 

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Yes we usually tag any business we interact with.  If they post something that relates to your rescue (for example a local TV station posted a hot weather asphalt dog graphic) then reshare it on your page or in your stories.  If anyone shares your stories be sure to thank them.

Thank you, Janice - Social media is such a bear sometimes. I constantly read the latest and greatest of what you're supposed to do but it seems it never works. We boosted, and that helped, but after we still go back to smaller numbers. I do urge the volunteers to share, as well as the rest. Question, though - love the idea of more interaction with locals, which is something we can definitely work on. I'm guessing it's best to follow and interact on their pages (we do this but probably not enough). Do you hashtag businesses? I do it when we have something going on with them for sure (e.g. I had one of the dogs w/me at lunch, we ate outside, had interaction and posted where we were and how much fun we had, tagging the restaurant), but are there other creative ways to get them involved w/you on social media?

As far as FB & IG it's all about being social You must interact with local businesses,  get your volunteers to share your content, keep consistent with new content and good photos and remember to use Business Suite to invite people to follow you. 

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Raffles work REALLY WELL for us!  We've been doing them for at least the past five years and frequently!  We have found a couple of cat lovers who are very talented seamstresses and crafters!  They make unique handmade items for us from quilts (we usually get $400-$500 from a quilt raffle) to other cute and clever cat-related paintings cross-stitch, seasonal cute stuff etc.  We charge $5 for a ticket, keep the item up for about 10 days and then computer pick the winner.  So my advice:  Find a few local folks who enjoy handwork and ask them to donate their items to you for raffles!  

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

You're not going to believe this, but we have a brand new, latest generation iPad that's been donated to raffle off! I don't think we've ever been so lucky but I have an amazing volunteer who did it. 

Can I ask how you handle the raffles on social media? Been trying to research and make sure we don't break any rules. Do you use an outside raffle organization or just slap it up and say "send the money for a ticket!" Lastly, do you have an easy way to draw the names randomly or do you put in a hat?

Appreciate it so much!

Raffles work REALLY WELL for us!  We've been doing them for at least the past five years and frequently!  We have found a couple of cat lovers who are very talented seamstresses and crafters!  They make unique handmade items for us from quilts (we usually get $400-$500 from a quilt raffle) to other cute and clever cat-related paintings cross-stitch, seasonal cute stuff etc.  We charge $5 for a ticket, keep the item up for about 10 days and then computer pick the winner.  So my advice:  Find a few local folks who enjoy handwork and ask them to donate their items to you for raffles!  

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hey Allison,

Before you do a raffle, check your state requirements for nonprofits. In Tennessee we have to be registered with the state and we're only allowed one raffle per year. I'm sure it's different in each state. Another way to do it is an online auction. I have not heard great things about using Facebook to do that. There are some fundraising platforms that include online auctions for free.

You're not going to believe this, but we have a brand new, latest generation iPad that's been donated to raffle off! I don't think we've ever been so lucky but I have an amazing volunteer who did it. 

Can I ask how you handle the raffles on social media? Been trying to research and make sure we don't break any rules. Do you use an outside raffle organization or just slap it up and say "send the money for a ticket!" Lastly, do you have an easy way to draw the names randomly or do you put in a hat?

Appreciate it so much!

Raffles work REALLY WELL for us!  We've been doing them for at least the past five years and frequently!  We have found a couple of cat lovers who are very talented seamstresses and crafters!  They make unique handmade items for us from quilts (we usually get $400-$500 from a quilt raffle) to other cute and clever cat-related paintings cross-stitch, seasonal cute stuff etc.  We charge $5 for a ticket, keep the item up for about 10 days and then computer pick the winner.  So my advice:  Find a few local folks who enjoy handwork and ask them to donate their items to you for raffles!  

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hey Allison,

Before you do a raffle, check your state requirements for nonprofits. In Tennessee we have to be registered with the state and we're only allowed one raffle per year. I'm sure it's different in each state. Another way to do it is an online auction. I have not heard great things about using Facebook to do that. There are some fundraising platforms that include online auctions for free.

You're not going to believe this, but we have a brand new, latest generation iPad that's been donated to raffle off! I don't think we've ever been so lucky but I have an amazing volunteer who did it. 

Can I ask how you handle the raffles on social media? Been trying to research and make sure we don't break any rules. Do you use an outside raffle organization or just slap it up and say "send the money for a ticket!" Lastly, do you have an easy way to draw the names randomly or do you put in a hat?

Appreciate it so much!

Raffles work REALLY WELL for us!  We've been doing them for at least the past five years and frequently!  We have found a couple of cat lovers who are very talented seamstresses and crafters!  They make unique handmade items for us from quilts (we usually get $400-$500 from a quilt raffle) to other cute and clever cat-related paintings cross-stitch, seasonal cute stuff etc.  We charge $5 for a ticket, keep the item up for about 10 days and then computer pick the winner.  So my advice:  Find a few local folks who enjoy handwork and ask them to donate their items to you for raffles!  

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

We are currently doing an online auction via Facebook. So far we are doing well. Our total is over $1,000 but we had one very generous donor who donated many brand new items including Pampered Chef pieces, Alexi and Ani bracelets and numerous cat themed items. The other things we were able to gather have raised only a portion of what this person's donations have raised.  We also did a huge tag sale that over the course of two weekends and raised close to $1,000 but this was only because one of our rescue board members spent at least 100 hours to find and arrange everything for the tag sale.

Hey Allison,

Before you do a raffle, check your state requirements for nonprofits. In Tennessee we have to be registered with the state and we're only allowed one raffle per year. I'm sure it's different in each state. Another way to do it is an online auction. I have not heard great things about using Facebook to do that. There are some fundraising platforms that include online auctions for free.

You're not going to believe this, but we have a brand new, latest generation iPad that's been donated to raffle off! I don't think we've ever been so lucky but I have an amazing volunteer who did it. 

Can I ask how you handle the raffles on social media? Been trying to research and make sure we don't break any rules. Do you use an outside raffle organization or just slap it up and say "send the money for a ticket!" Lastly, do you have an easy way to draw the names randomly or do you put in a hat?

Appreciate it so much!

Raffles work REALLY WELL for us!  We've been doing them for at least the past five years and frequently!  We have found a couple of cat lovers who are very talented seamstresses and crafters!  They make unique handmade items for us from quilts (we usually get $400-$500 from a quilt raffle) to other cute and clever cat-related paintings cross-stitch, seasonal cute stuff etc.  We charge $5 for a ticket, keep the item up for about 10 days and then computer pick the winner.  So my advice:  Find a few local folks who enjoy handwork and ask them to donate their items to you for raffles!  

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Following along to collect any tips that are shared! This is very timely for us too!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

If you haven't already done so, be sure to check out this May 2023 Resource Drive: Fundraisers thread. There are a ton of awesome ideas shared on the thread. Some may be more involved but there may be some ideas to help with a quickie fundraiser too. Best of luck to you, Alison!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

If you haven't already done so, be sure to check out this May 2023 Resource Drive: Fundraisers thread. There are a ton of awesome ideas shared on the thread. Some may be more involved but there may be some ideas to help with a quickie fundraiser too. Best of luck to you, Alison!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Allison,

Could you all make some posters with photos of the dogs and details of how they are being helped (required emergency surgery, vet hospital stay of so many days, care from specialist vet, etc)? Then perhaps the managers of local pet stores, boarding kennels, etc. would let you put the posters (with your website URL) in their windows and have a donation jar for you. Do any of your board members have relatives who own shops or restaurants who could do this for the group?

Margaret Buranen

Itty Bitty Kitten Rescue

Lexington, KY 

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison!

We did not do an ad or boost the post, but we had a lot of shares.  Maybe you could ask your volunteers could share the post on their own Facebook pages.  

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison,

We have also had tshirt fundraisers for a couple of years and have done very well with them. We work with a local print company who gives us a discount. The first year we raised $1200. Last year we tried something a little different. We reached out to our community sponsors who each donated $150 to have their names included on the back of the tshirt, which covered the cost of the tshirt printing. We raised $1800 with that campaign but were able to order more shirts to sell on our website through the year. I love your design and the fun message on the back. We planned to use a different design each year that includes our logo.  

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

A couple of past fundraisers that have worked well for us include a roundup event at a local pet store where they asked customers to roundup for FANS. We raised $1190 in one month. We shared on social media of course but it was the staff that made it happen. They also allow us to keep a donation box in their store for people to donate feed/supplies for our sanctuary animals and our pet food bank program. 

FB online auction: We set up a special page just for the auction and list at minimum a dozen items for auction. All items were donated and ranged in value from $20 to $250.  We ran the auction for a week and bids were done in the comments under the items picture. We've raised over $500 on these but it is a lot of work.

Reach out to local bars, clubs like the Elks, American legion, etc. Not sure if you would consider these quicky. One local bar does a Yappy hour event once a month for different charities. They have an outside area and allow people to bring their dogs. During the yappy hour event we set up a tent/table with our info, sell FANS swag items and take donations. The bar gave a % of sales as well. We raised $1400 on our last one. We've also had events at our local American legion. Their auxillary set up everything including a band that donated their time, all we had to do was promote on social media, show up the day of the event with some animals and provide a couple volunteers. They had a ton of raffle items and a pool contest. We raised $3500 on the last event. 

Have you ever tried groupraise.com? They offer restaurant fundraisers and hook you up with local restaurants that offer % of sales donations. We've done a few but generally raise $200 or less. 

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

A couple of past fundraisers that have worked well for us include a roundup event at a local pet store where they asked customers to roundup for FANS. We raised $1190 in one month. We shared on social media of course but it was the staff that made it happen. They also allow us to keep a donation box in their store for people to donate feed/supplies for our sanctuary animals and our pet food bank program. 

FB online auction: We set up a special page just for the auction and list at minimum a dozen items for auction. All items were donated and ranged in value from $20 to $250.  We ran the auction for a week and bids were done in the comments under the items picture. We've raised over $500 on these but it is a lot of work.

Reach out to local bars, clubs like the Elks, American legion, etc. Not sure if you would consider these quicky. One local bar does a Yappy hour event once a month for different charities. They have an outside area and allow people to bring their dogs. During the yappy hour event we set up a tent/table with our info, sell FANS swag items and take donations. The bar gave a % of sales as well. We raised $1400 on our last one. We've also had events at our local American legion. Their auxillary set up everything including a band that donated their time, all we had to do was promote on social media, show up the day of the event with some animals and provide a couple volunteers. They had a ton of raffle items and a pool contest. We raised $3500 on the last event. 

Have you ever tried groupraise.com? They offer restaurant fundraisers and hook you up with local restaurants that offer % of sales donations. We've done a few but generally raise $200 or less. 

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Lisa,

Could you share what app or how the store did the round up?

Was it automatic at check out?

Thank you, 

A couple of past fundraisers that have worked well for us include a roundup event at a local pet store where they asked customers to roundup for FANS. We raised $1190 in one month. We shared on social media of course but it was the staff that made it happen. They also allow us to keep a donation box in their store for people to donate feed/supplies for our sanctuary animals and our pet food bank program. 

FB online auction: We set up a special page just for the auction and list at minimum a dozen items for auction. All items were donated and ranged in value from $20 to $250.  We ran the auction for a week and bids were done in the comments under the items picture. We've raised over $500 on these but it is a lot of work.

Reach out to local bars, clubs like the Elks, American legion, etc. Not sure if you would consider these quicky. One local bar does a Yappy hour event once a month for different charities. They have an outside area and allow people to bring their dogs. During the yappy hour event we set up a tent/table with our info, sell FANS swag items and take donations. The bar gave a % of sales as well. We raised $1400 on our last one. We've also had events at our local American legion. Their auxillary set up everything including a band that donated their time, all we had to do was promote on social media, show up the day of the event with some animals and provide a couple volunteers. They had a ton of raffle items and a pool contest. We raised $3500 on the last event. 

Have you ever tried groupraise.com? They offer restaurant fundraisers and hook you up with local restaurants that offer % of sales donations. We've done a few but generally raise $200 or less. 

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Lisa,

Could you share what app or how the store did the round up?

Was it automatic at check out?

Thank you, 

A couple of past fundraisers that have worked well for us include a roundup event at a local pet store where they asked customers to roundup for FANS. We raised $1190 in one month. We shared on social media of course but it was the staff that made it happen. They also allow us to keep a donation box in their store for people to donate feed/supplies for our sanctuary animals and our pet food bank program. 

FB online auction: We set up a special page just for the auction and list at minimum a dozen items for auction. All items were donated and ranged in value from $20 to $250.  We ran the auction for a week and bids were done in the comments under the items picture. We've raised over $500 on these but it is a lot of work.

Reach out to local bars, clubs like the Elks, American legion, etc. Not sure if you would consider these quicky. One local bar does a Yappy hour event once a month for different charities. They have an outside area and allow people to bring their dogs. During the yappy hour event we set up a tent/table with our info, sell FANS swag items and take donations. The bar gave a % of sales as well. We raised $1400 on our last one. We've also had events at our local American legion. Their auxillary set up everything including a band that donated their time, all we had to do was promote on social media, show up the day of the event with some animals and provide a couple volunteers. They had a ton of raffle items and a pool contest. We raised $3500 on the last event. 

Have you ever tried groupraise.com? They offer restaurant fundraisers and hook you up with local restaurants that offer % of sales donations. We've done a few but generally raise $200 or less. 

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Heather,

I'll add to Lisa's comment about POS systems.  Some places also have the ability to offer a "Donate $1.00 , $2.00 or x amount" instead of rounding up.  If you come across a place that has this option and is willing to put you on the POS, take this option.  With the rounding up, you will get lots of 13 cent, 7 cent, etc. amounts which take a bit to add up. Those that are willing to click yes to donate would likely at least do $1.00.

When out and about, pay attention to anywhere you go that asks you to round up/donate on your tab or has a POS where you check yourself out - Coffee shops, local pet stores, breweries, boutiques, etc.  It never hurts to ask them how they select what organizations they work with and see if they will consider adding your Rescue at some point.  

 This is an area I am actively exploring more since it's passive fundraising and reaching a new audience.  I know when asked,  99% of the time I donate or round up on POS systems myself!

Lisa,

Could you share what app or how the store did the round up?

Was it automatic at check out?

Thank you, 

A couple of past fundraisers that have worked well for us include a roundup event at a local pet store where they asked customers to roundup for FANS. We raised $1190 in one month. We shared on social media of course but it was the staff that made it happen. They also allow us to keep a donation box in their store for people to donate feed/supplies for our sanctuary animals and our pet food bank program. 

FB online auction: We set up a special page just for the auction and list at minimum a dozen items for auction. All items were donated and ranged in value from $20 to $250.  We ran the auction for a week and bids were done in the comments under the items picture. We've raised over $500 on these but it is a lot of work.

Reach out to local bars, clubs like the Elks, American legion, etc. Not sure if you would consider these quicky. One local bar does a Yappy hour event once a month for different charities. They have an outside area and allow people to bring their dogs. During the yappy hour event we set up a tent/table with our info, sell FANS swag items and take donations. The bar gave a % of sales as well. We raised $1400 on our last one. We've also had events at our local American legion. Their auxillary set up everything including a band that donated their time, all we had to do was promote on social media, show up the day of the event with some animals and provide a couple volunteers. They had a ton of raffle items and a pool contest. We raised $3500 on the last event. 

Have you ever tried groupraise.com? They offer restaurant fundraisers and hook you up with local restaurants that offer % of sales donations. We've done a few but generally raise $200 or less. 

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Heather,

I'll add to Lisa's comment about POS systems.  Some places also have the ability to offer a "Donate $1.00 , $2.00 or x amount" instead of rounding up.  If you come across a place that has this option and is willing to put you on the POS, take this option.  With the rounding up, you will get lots of 13 cent, 7 cent, etc. amounts which take a bit to add up. Those that are willing to click yes to donate would likely at least do $1.00.

When out and about, pay attention to anywhere you go that asks you to round up/donate on your tab or has a POS where you check yourself out - Coffee shops, local pet stores, breweries, boutiques, etc.  It never hurts to ask them how they select what organizations they work with and see if they will consider adding your Rescue at some point.  

 This is an area I am actively exploring more since it's passive fundraising and reaching a new audience.  I know when asked,  99% of the time I donate or round up on POS systems myself!

Lisa,

Could you share what app or how the store did the round up?

Was it automatic at check out?

Thank you, 

A couple of past fundraisers that have worked well for us include a roundup event at a local pet store where they asked customers to roundup for FANS. We raised $1190 in one month. We shared on social media of course but it was the staff that made it happen. They also allow us to keep a donation box in their store for people to donate feed/supplies for our sanctuary animals and our pet food bank program. 

FB online auction: We set up a special page just for the auction and list at minimum a dozen items for auction. All items were donated and ranged in value from $20 to $250.  We ran the auction for a week and bids were done in the comments under the items picture. We've raised over $500 on these but it is a lot of work.

Reach out to local bars, clubs like the Elks, American legion, etc. Not sure if you would consider these quicky. One local bar does a Yappy hour event once a month for different charities. They have an outside area and allow people to bring their dogs. During the yappy hour event we set up a tent/table with our info, sell FANS swag items and take donations. The bar gave a % of sales as well. We raised $1400 on our last one. We've also had events at our local American legion. Their auxillary set up everything including a band that donated their time, all we had to do was promote on social media, show up the day of the event with some animals and provide a couple volunteers. They had a ton of raffle items and a pool contest. We raised $3500 on the last event. 

Have you ever tried groupraise.com? They offer restaurant fundraisers and hook you up with local restaurants that offer % of sales donations. We've done a few but generally raise $200 or less. 

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Jenna thank you that's a great idea!

Hi Heather,

I'll add to Lisa's comment about POS systems.  Some places also have the ability to offer a "Donate $1.00 , $2.00 or x amount" instead of rounding up.  If you come across a place that has this option and is willing to put you on the POS, take this option.  With the rounding up, you will get lots of 13 cent, 7 cent, etc. amounts which take a bit to add up. Those that are willing to click yes to donate would likely at least do $1.00.

When out and about, pay attention to anywhere you go that asks you to round up/donate on your tab or has a POS where you check yourself out - Coffee shops, local pet stores, breweries, boutiques, etc.  It never hurts to ask them how they select what organizations they work with and see if they will consider adding your Rescue at some point.  

 This is an area I am actively exploring more since it's passive fundraising and reaching a new audience.  I know when asked,  99% of the time I donate or round up on POS systems myself!

Lisa,

Could you share what app or how the store did the round up?

Was it automatic at check out?

Thank you, 

A couple of past fundraisers that have worked well for us include a roundup event at a local pet store where they asked customers to roundup for FANS. We raised $1190 in one month. We shared on social media of course but it was the staff that made it happen. They also allow us to keep a donation box in their store for people to donate feed/supplies for our sanctuary animals and our pet food bank program. 

FB online auction: We set up a special page just for the auction and list at minimum a dozen items for auction. All items were donated and ranged in value from $20 to $250.  We ran the auction for a week and bids were done in the comments under the items picture. We've raised over $500 on these but it is a lot of work.

Reach out to local bars, clubs like the Elks, American legion, etc. Not sure if you would consider these quicky. One local bar does a Yappy hour event once a month for different charities. They have an outside area and allow people to bring their dogs. During the yappy hour event we set up a tent/table with our info, sell FANS swag items and take donations. The bar gave a % of sales as well. We raised $1400 on our last one. We've also had events at our local American legion. Their auxillary set up everything including a band that donated their time, all we had to do was promote on social media, show up the day of the event with some animals and provide a couple volunteers. They had a ton of raffle items and a pool contest. We raised $3500 on the last event. 

Have you ever tried groupraise.com? They offer restaurant fundraisers and hook you up with local restaurants that offer % of sales donations. We've done a few but generally raise $200 or less. 

Hi Allison,

Recently our shelter did a custom T-shirt fundraising campaign. The campaign also took in donations in addition to items sold.  We exceeded our goal of 150 items and raised $2,590, while we raised $3,000 last year! The T-shirts and hoodies looked great and were of good quality.   We ran the campaign for about two weeks.  If you would like the name of the company, feel free to contact me.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

We are currently doing a pizza kit fundraiser through Little Caesars.  It's all done online and orders ship directly to the buyer.  It's super easy!  We have also done an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser, a pasta fundraiser.  We plan to do a wrapping paper fundraiser around September.  There are others I'm forgetting.  These are all easy online types of fundraisers that we do in addition to our bigger in person events.  If you have enough people willing to organize stuff like this, try and set one up for every other month.  It's an easy way to earn some extra money with minimal effort.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

I've never heard of the Little Caesar one - that's great, thank you. We've done a few of these from candles to wine, but shipping, I do believe, has always been a factor. I was all excited about the wine but people didn't want to pay exorbitant shipping. Candles may have been b/c they couldn't physically smell, but they were such popular ones and specific to pets that we had hope. We did the pasta but it was a fail. We got a little, I think it was around $40-50 but it wasn't what I'd call successful (although money is money!). I'll look into the cookies and pizza - thank you! 

We are currently doing a pizza kit fundraiser through Little Caesars.  It's all done online and orders ship directly to the buyer.  It's super easy!  We have also done an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser, a pasta fundraiser.  We plan to do a wrapping paper fundraiser around September.  There are others I'm forgetting.  These are all easy online types of fundraisers that we do in addition to our bigger in person events.  If you have enough people willing to organize stuff like this, try and set one up for every other month.  It's an easy way to earn some extra money with minimal effort.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Last year we raised over $1,000 with the pizza fundraiser!  We did the cookie dough in March and that raised over $2,000!  That one does ship all to one location for sellers to pick up and deliver, but it was worth it!

I've never heard of the Little Caesar one - that's great, thank you. We've done a few of these from candles to wine, but shipping, I do believe, has always been a factor. I was all excited about the wine but people didn't want to pay exorbitant shipping. Candles may have been b/c they couldn't physically smell, but they were such popular ones and specific to pets that we had hope. We did the pasta but it was a fail. We got a little, I think it was around $40-50 but it wasn't what I'd call successful (although money is money!). I'll look into the cookies and pizza - thank you! 

We are currently doing a pizza kit fundraiser through Little Caesars.  It's all done online and orders ship directly to the buyer.  It's super easy!  We have also done an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser, a pasta fundraiser.  We plan to do a wrapping paper fundraiser around September.  There are others I'm forgetting.  These are all easy online types of fundraisers that we do in addition to our bigger in person events.  If you have enough people willing to organize stuff like this, try and set one up for every other month.  It's an easy way to earn some extra money with minimal effort.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Last year we raised over $1,000 with the pizza fundraiser!  We did the cookie dough in March and that raised over $2,000!  That one does ship all to one location for sellers to pick up and deliver, but it was worth it!

I've never heard of the Little Caesar one - that's great, thank you. We've done a few of these from candles to wine, but shipping, I do believe, has always been a factor. I was all excited about the wine but people didn't want to pay exorbitant shipping. Candles may have been b/c they couldn't physically smell, but they were such popular ones and specific to pets that we had hope. We did the pasta but it was a fail. We got a little, I think it was around $40-50 but it wasn't what I'd call successful (although money is money!). I'll look into the cookies and pizza - thank you! 

We are currently doing a pizza kit fundraiser through Little Caesars.  It's all done online and orders ship directly to the buyer.  It's super easy!  We have also done an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser, a pasta fundraiser.  We plan to do a wrapping paper fundraiser around September.  There are others I'm forgetting.  These are all easy online types of fundraisers that we do in addition to our bigger in person events.  If you have enough people willing to organize stuff like this, try and set one up for every other month.  It's an easy way to earn some extra money with minimal effort.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

What would you all suggest for the amount of a raffle ticket for a big priced item? (iPad) I was thinking $5 but a volunteer suggested $10. I have no idea if people will pay that or not? 

Last year we raised over $1,000 with the pizza fundraiser!  We did the cookie dough in March and that raised over $2,000!  That one does ship all to one location for sellers to pick up and deliver, but it was worth it!

I've never heard of the Little Caesar one - that's great, thank you. We've done a few of these from candles to wine, but shipping, I do believe, has always been a factor. I was all excited about the wine but people didn't want to pay exorbitant shipping. Candles may have been b/c they couldn't physically smell, but they were such popular ones and specific to pets that we had hope. We did the pasta but it was a fail. We got a little, I think it was around $40-50 but it wasn't what I'd call successful (although money is money!). I'll look into the cookies and pizza - thank you! 

We are currently doing a pizza kit fundraiser through Little Caesars.  It's all done online and orders ship directly to the buyer.  It's super easy!  We have also done an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser, a pasta fundraiser.  We plan to do a wrapping paper fundraiser around September.  There are others I'm forgetting.  These are all easy online types of fundraisers that we do in addition to our bigger in person events.  If you have enough people willing to organize stuff like this, try and set one up for every other month.  It's an easy way to earn some extra money with minimal effort.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison!

I suggest $1 each or six for $5.  Most people go for the six for $5.  If you charge too much, people won't buy tickets.  I volunteer for another organization (not an animal welfare organization) that always raffles, and that's what we charge for raffles.  These are very expensive prizes as well.  I hope this helps!

What would you all suggest for the amount of a raffle ticket for a big priced item? (iPad) I was thinking $5 but a volunteer suggested $10. I have no idea if people will pay that or not? 

Last year we raised over $1,000 with the pizza fundraiser!  We did the cookie dough in March and that raised over $2,000!  That one does ship all to one location for sellers to pick up and deliver, but it was worth it!

I've never heard of the Little Caesar one - that's great, thank you. We've done a few of these from candles to wine, but shipping, I do believe, has always been a factor. I was all excited about the wine but people didn't want to pay exorbitant shipping. Candles may have been b/c they couldn't physically smell, but they were such popular ones and specific to pets that we had hope. We did the pasta but it was a fail. We got a little, I think it was around $40-50 but it wasn't what I'd call successful (although money is money!). I'll look into the cookies and pizza - thank you! 

We are currently doing a pizza kit fundraiser through Little Caesars.  It's all done online and orders ship directly to the buyer.  It's super easy!  We have also done an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser, a pasta fundraiser.  We plan to do a wrapping paper fundraiser around September.  There are others I'm forgetting.  These are all easy online types of fundraisers that we do in addition to our bigger in person events.  If you have enough people willing to organize stuff like this, try and set one up for every other month.  It's an easy way to earn some extra money with minimal effort.

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

See if you can get a local merchant to donate something for your rafflee--a gas grill (or even a charcoal grill) or a pair of Adirondack chairs, or a gift basket with food/wine (which could be used as a gift for people who have birthdays coming up).  Movie tickets, etc. Get creative. You could do one a month, or one a week. Good luck!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of our furry friends in need. Here are four simple yet effective fundraising ideas to support our mission and provide essential care for rescued animals. From virtual contests to donation drives and virtual auctions, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved and make a difference.  🐾❤️

1. Virtual Pet Photo Contest: Organize an online pet photo contest where participants can submit their adorable pet pictures and make a small donation to enter. Encourage participants to share their entries on social media to boost visibility and reach.

2. Donation Drive: Set up a physical or virtual donation drive to collect essential items for animal rescue, such as pet food, blankets, toys, and cleaning supplies. Promote the drive through social media, local communities, and workplaces to encourage participation.

3. Virtual Auction: Host an online auction featuring donated items or experiences. Reach out to local businesses, artists, and supporters to contribute items that participants can bid on. Promote the auction widely and make it convenient for people to participate and bid from the comfort of their homes.

4. Sponsorship Campaign: Reach out to local businesses and individuals to sponsor specific animals in need. Create compelling profiles and stories for each animal, highlighting their journey and the necessary care they require. Allow sponsors to contribute a set amount monthly or annually to support the ongoing care and well-being of the sponsored animals.

Remember to promote your fundraising activities through social media, email newsletters, and local community channels to maximize participation and donations. Good luck with your animal rescue fundraising efforts!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of our furry friends in need. Here are four simple yet effective fundraising ideas to support our mission and provide essential care for rescued animals. From virtual contests to donation drives and virtual auctions, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved and make a difference.  🐾❤️

1. Virtual Pet Photo Contest: Organize an online pet photo contest where participants can submit their adorable pet pictures and make a small donation to enter. Encourage participants to share their entries on social media to boost visibility and reach.

2. Donation Drive: Set up a physical or virtual donation drive to collect essential items for animal rescue, such as pet food, blankets, toys, and cleaning supplies. Promote the drive through social media, local communities, and workplaces to encourage participation.

3. Virtual Auction: Host an online auction featuring donated items or experiences. Reach out to local businesses, artists, and supporters to contribute items that participants can bid on. Promote the auction widely and make it convenient for people to participate and bid from the comfort of their homes.

4. Sponsorship Campaign: Reach out to local businesses and individuals to sponsor specific animals in need. Create compelling profiles and stories for each animal, highlighting their journey and the necessary care they require. Allow sponsors to contribute a set amount monthly or annually to support the ongoing care and well-being of the sponsored animals.

Remember to promote your fundraising activities through social media, email newsletters, and local community channels to maximize participation and donations. Good luck with your animal rescue fundraising efforts!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

One thing we did this year around Easter was an "Eggstranvanza" Fundraising campaign.  We had families donate if they wanted us to deliver stuffed eggs with dog.cat treats/toys and hide them in their yard..  IT was a huge success and very much fun.     We do all of our campaigns and silent auctions through GiveButter.   

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

One thing we did this year around Easter was an "Eggstranvanza" Fundraising campaign.  We had families donate if they wanted us to deliver stuffed eggs with dog.cat treats/toys and hide them in their yard..  IT was a huge success and very much fun.     We do all of our campaigns and silent auctions through GiveButter.   

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

That sounds like an interesting idea. What did you use for dog treats and how many eggs would you hide? What was the cost or donation amount as going house to house seems like a time consuming job .

Thank you, 

One thing we did this year around Easter was an "Eggstranvanza" Fundraising campaign.  We had families donate if they wanted us to deliver stuffed eggs with dog.cat treats/toys and hide them in their yard..  IT was a huge success and very much fun.     We do all of our campaigns and silent auctions through GiveButter.   

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi There. I am not certain if this could be considered a quick fundraising idea but here I go. I volunteer for a small but mighty cat rescue, Keitha's Kittie Rescue, in Oregon. We have been lucky enough to volunteer to work at a beer booth (serving canned or draft beer) at one of our local university's baseball and football games. We receive a percentage of the proceeds along with any tips from the games that we work. Maybe that could work for local high schools and/or other organizations in your area. We volunteer our time to work the booth. Just an idea although it's worked great for us!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Allison Rathert
Founder/President
k9.5 Rescue
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You can try donation cash boxes/jars at local businesses. Then you promote the business on your web/social media for being a friend/support of your rescue. Especially if you have a favorite animal hospital willing to have a donation jar out for you.  A lock box like this is what we use -  https://a.co/d/4i8tXMD

"Raffle" off naming rights for a litter of kittens or puppies, if you don't have tangible items to raffle.

I haven't tried yet bit there are shoe campaign fundraiser drives. 

Lemonade stands organized by kids has been a big hit this year for us. You can create promote this fun way young kids can be "volunteers" for your rescue if they are too young to work with the animals. You can create a fundraiser kit for the kids to download - a flyer with the rescue logo.

I believe I saw someone posted about being outside a grocery store, is great for in-kind donations as they shop they can buy one of the items from your wishlist and drop it off to your table when they leave grocery store. Great day to do this is SuperBowl morning. The last minute shoppers, and not too much in a rush.

Give Back nights from restaurants is another great resource to look into. 

Kerry Dobson

Executive Director of PAWS of CT

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Kerry Dobson
Executive Director
Pet Animal Welfare Society

Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2023 08:28 AM
From: Allison Rathert
Subject: Quickie Fundraising

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Allison Rathert
Founder/President
k9.5 Rescue
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Thank you, Kerry! I love the idea of a name raffle - that's great! That's a good way to approach kids doing a lemonade stand. May have to try that. We did the shoe campaign many years ago and it was tons of work. You'd not think so, but we had to have so many pairs per a specific trash bag they sent, with a specific tie, had to examine all the shoes and toss what didn't work, and store all of the shoes at a specific place (we used a garage) until they picked it up...and a minimum number of pairs of shoes was like 1000 or something. If you can get people behind you and t a double garage at the very least, you can do well, but it definitely takes work. A physical shelter setting would probably be a whole lot easier, so for those that are in physical buildings, it might be a good way to go.

Thanks again!

You can try donation cash boxes/jars at local businesses. Then you promote the business on your web/social media for being a friend/support of your rescue. Especially if you have a favorite animal hospital willing to have a donation jar out for you.  A lock box like this is what we use -  https://a.co/d/4i8tXMD

"Raffle" off naming rights for a litter of kittens or puppies, if you don't have tangible items to raffle.

I haven't tried yet bit there are shoe campaign fundraiser drives. 

Lemonade stands organized by kids has been a big hit this year for us. You can create promote this fun way young kids can be "volunteers" for your rescue if they are too young to work with the animals. You can create a fundraiser kit for the kids to download - a flyer with the rescue logo.

I believe I saw someone posted about being outside a grocery store, is great for in-kind donations as they shop they can buy one of the items from your wishlist and drop it off to your table when they leave grocery store. Great day to do this is SuperBowl morning. The last minute shoppers, and not too much in a rush.

Give Back nights from restaurants is another great resource to look into. 

Kerry Dobson

Executive Director of PAWS of CT

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Kerry Dobson
Executive Director
Pet Animal Welfare Society

Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2023 08:28 AM
From: Allison Rathert
Subject: Quickie Fundraising

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Allison Rathert
Founder/President
k9.5 Rescue
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Hi Allison - have been following this thread and some great ideas. We're a small national rescue so we don't have any local businesses who would know us and spread the community feel. We haven't been sure about running FB auctions. I see a ton of them but thought at one point many years ago they didn't allow them. Maybe things have changed so we'll have to see. I've had a lot of luck with Giving Grid ( https://www.givinggrid.com/ )as a platform to raise funds. They specialize in animal causes and you can select to do an emergency medical campaign. We've done it where one of our rescues comes in with major medical issues and we need money fast. They  walk you through setting up your campaign and make it pretty easy.  You set up a grid and ask people to donate and they can put a photo of their dog or a message in the square. We've met our goal each time we've done it and very quickly. You can publicize your campaign through things like Mail Chimp (they make it really easy), on social media and your website. They will sometimes highlight a campaign as well to help. They don't take any fees.  Of course PayPal or credit cards have their fees (donors can pay it) but the money you bring in outweighs any fees.  Thanks for this thread.

Thank you, Kerry! I love the idea of a name raffle - that's great! That's a good way to approach kids doing a lemonade stand. May have to try that. We did the shoe campaign many years ago and it was tons of work. You'd not think so, but we had to have so many pairs per a specific trash bag they sent, with a specific tie, had to examine all the shoes and toss what didn't work, and store all of the shoes at a specific place (we used a garage) until they picked it up...and a minimum number of pairs of shoes was like 1000 or something. If you can get people behind you and t a double garage at the very least, you can do well, but it definitely takes work. A physical shelter setting would probably be a whole lot easier, so for those that are in physical buildings, it might be a good way to go.

Thanks again!

You can try donation cash boxes/jars at local businesses. Then you promote the business on your web/social media for being a friend/support of your rescue. Especially if you have a favorite animal hospital willing to have a donation jar out for you.  A lock box like this is what we use -  https://a.co/d/4i8tXMD

"Raffle" off naming rights for a litter of kittens or puppies, if you don't have tangible items to raffle.

I haven't tried yet bit there are shoe campaign fundraiser drives. 

Lemonade stands organized by kids has been a big hit this year for us. You can create promote this fun way young kids can be "volunteers" for your rescue if they are too young to work with the animals. You can create a fundraiser kit for the kids to download - a flyer with the rescue logo.

I believe I saw someone posted about being outside a grocery store, is great for in-kind donations as they shop they can buy one of the items from your wishlist and drop it off to your table when they leave grocery store. Great day to do this is SuperBowl morning. The last minute shoppers, and not too much in a rush.

Give Back nights from restaurants is another great resource to look into. 

Kerry Dobson

Executive Director of PAWS of CT

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Kerry Dobson
Executive Director
Pet Animal Welfare Society

Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2023 08:28 AM
From: Allison Rathert
Subject: Quickie Fundraising

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Allison Rathert
Founder/President
k9.5 Rescue
------------------------------

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Hi Allison, 

50/50 raffles have done well for Wag Workshops and it requires little to no investment on your end. You can also set up a Cafe Press shop and you get to set up how much you would like to earn on any merch that you create and is sold on the site. I hope this helps and that the pups get better soon! 

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Rosa Alcazar Gonzalez
Nonprofit Coordinator
Wag Workshops
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Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Good morning all!

I was hoping for some ideas for quick fundraisers that would peak the public's interest, outside of $5 Friday, Facebook/IG fundraisers and bake sales. We just got hit with 3 ERs in a row, one requiring the help of specialists and YOWZA it's tapped us out, frightened so.  Also, any tips on getting people involved, as we fight, fight, fight the FB and IG limitations on views and it reaching people, short of paying for it. So would love to hear your creativity since mine has hit a wall. LOL

Thanks!

Allison,

An easy hands off (except for promoting) fundraiser is a "dine & donate".  Find a locally owned restaurant that would be willing to donate 15% or 20% of their intake for a day to your organization. It's cross promotional and helps the public become aware of both your organization and their business. Maybe someone in your organization even knows a restaurant owner in your area that would be willing. Good luck!