Animal Welfare Professionals

I have volunteered in several animal shelters across all departments. I also have many years experience fostering the most fragile bottle baby kittens. I am finally ready to start a new animal rescue. I am trying to avoid common mistakes others have made and set us up for the most successful results. Anyone have tips, lessons learned or resource suggestions 

#OrganizationalManagement

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rosalie hathcock
Board Member
Little Lives Animal Rescue
GA
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Hi Rosalie;

    Congratulations!  There are a lot of components to starting a new 501 c3 organization. The most important:  having a clear mission and having a board in agreement with that mission.   Being aware that there is a fair amount of administrative work(you need to be organized or have someone who can be) to managing a non-profit(so you may not be able to handle the admin and fostering at the same time?).  Short, mid and long term goals and do they make sense(this is sort of a business plan).  Really understanding your "why" and how you will solve the community problem, reach your goals are critical for success and avoiding frustration and burnout.  

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Stacy LeBaron
Head Cat
The Community Cats Podcast
Warren VT
978-239-2090
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Hi! I have just founded my second small 501(c)(3) nonprofit and I'm happy to offer any advice and help with the steps of where to start... Feel free to message me!

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Sarah Fuqua
Director
The Bobo Fund
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