People Power: Running on Sunshine
A socially conscious teenager helps a Colorado shelter go solar, and saves the shelter thousands of dollars a year on its electric bill. More...

The "101" Department: Grant Us This Day
While grant money can be used for all sorts of lifesaving projects at shelters and rescues, the process for applying for foundation funds can be intimidating and time consuming. Fortunately, there’s a lot of great information available to grant writing newbies. More...

Make Your Shelter Beautiful
Check out Zootoo.com, a new website where pet lovers rate and review pet services and products. More...

The Gulf Coast Will Rise Again
While many challenges still lie ahead for shelters in the Gulf Coast region two years after Hurricane Katrina, one observer sees signs of progress everywhere. More...

When Charities Are Charitable
Though more accustomed to soliciting money than giving it away, shelters last fall showed unprecedented generosity by donating to organizations in the Hurricane Katrina disaster zone as well as to The HSUS's reconstruction funds. More...

Philanthropy by the People, for the People
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control institutes grants for local nonprofits. More...

Planet Dog Philanthropy Gives Shelter Dogs a Bone—and a Waterbowl, and a Leash...
Thanks to a new grant program offered by Planet Dog, selected humane societies, animal shelters, and other nonprofits can receive donations of products for their animals. More...

How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
After you've done your research and identified those foundations and corporations—or "grantmakers"—whose funding interests include animal-related programs, it's time to write that grant proposal. Here's how. More...

Financial Assistance Opportunities
The HSUS is here to help! Read about the various financial assistance programs and grants offered to animal shelters and other humane organizations. More...

Fund-Raising for Animal Care Organizations
This book demystifies the fund-raising process and breaks down this daunting task into practical, manageable steps. More...

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Humane Society University presents a free online infomercial for a free e-learning tutorial from The Foundation Center. Finding Foundation Support is designed for U.S. students seeking financial support in the form of undergraduate scholarships or fellowships, residencies, internships, or other awards in order to pursue their education. More...

Executive Leadership Certificate
Humane Society University presents the Executive Leadership Certificate Program. Build your management skills, excel in your career, and more effectively help the animals you serve. Take four online courses and earn your Certificate. More...