Times are tough, and it's getting harder than ever for shelters to keep income coming in. Learn from some of the best about what worked for them, and find tips on how to engage your community to draw in much needed support.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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March 1, 2012
Show Me the Money: Picture This
Combining her skill as a photographer and affection for dogs, Linnea Lenkus held a pet portrait fundraiser that netted thousands of dollars for California animal welfare organizations.
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January 1, 2012
Show Me the Money: Building a Wall
Through the sale of pet photo tiles for the shelter wall and inscribed bricks for the exterior walkway, the Asheville Humane Society raised funds for its shelter and lifted spirits in the community.
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November 1, 2011
Value Added
A veterinarian explains “social value,” and how to quantify the results of sheltering and animal welfare programs to public officials who make spending decisions, or to those outside the sheltering sphere.
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September 1, 2011
Show Me the Money: Charity on Tap
This year, the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society's Pints for Pets Brewfest attracted 2,500 beer lovers and raised $65,000 for the organization.
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July 1, 2011
Show Me the Money: And We're Back
Telethons can reap rewards, boost adoptions, and showcase shelter programs to the community, but is such an event right for your organization?
Policies
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December 4, 2011
Tips for Animal Care Organizations Facing Economic Hardship
These suggestions are designed to help you reduce operational costs without jeopardizing services.
Programs
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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.
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Financial Assistance Resources
Check out our directory of online financial assistance resources, including grant listings, guidelines for writing effective grant proposals, creative fundraising ideas, and more.
More
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PetSmart Charities Webinars and Resources
PetSmart Charities provides access to webinars on a variety of animal welfare-related topics, links to animal-welfare presentations, conference materials, as well as links to governmental forms helpful for nonprofits.
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April 26, 2012
Computer Hardware and Software on Marketplace
Check out our listing of computer hardware and software just for shelters on Marketplace, the online store of Animal Sheltering!
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