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Where does a small, relatively new 501(c)(3) rescue find the money to hire part-time help?

  • 1.  Where does a small, relatively new 501(c)(3) rescue find the money to hire part-time help?

    Posted 01-08-2024 07:52 AM

    Hi all!

    My name is Kelly Jacobs, and I'm a volunteer/foster for Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue located in Chester County, PA. We are a very small organization and 100% volunteer-run (and volunteer help can be inconsistent at times). We rely solely on fundraising efforts, adoption fees, and community donations. I recently started applying for grants through local philanthropic groups to cover expensive vet bills. Are there specific grants or other opportunities that you know of to hire 1 or 2 part-time employees to care for our kennel dogs? 

    I would love to get into rescue work full-time, but doing it for free is not sustainable. Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.


    #OrganizationalManagement

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    Kelly Jacobs
    Volunteer
    Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue
    PA
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  • 2.  RE: Where does a small, relatively new 501(c)(3) rescue find the money to hire part-time help?

    Posted 01-31-2024 09:25 AM

    Hi Kelly-

    Would have to be operations grant.

    I would keep trying local foundations. I haven't came across a specific one for employee compensation but you can check these out...

    https://theaawa.org/resource_library/grant-database/?fbclid=IwAR2taIA0izs6o6FZUlMCORUCpo7jb5zuB-M9Eq1kyRu-PBxmFIq5LYcIRsU

    https://humanepro.org/grant-listings



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    Claudia Padilla
    Founder and Executive Director
    Happy Bunny Project
    TX
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