Charity walk events are a great fundraising tool for any (non-profit) organization, but many organizations may struggle to implement them as part of their arsenal of fundraising events. To make sure your next charity walk brings in the donations you need, I provide you with this list of simple fundraising ideas, tips, and examples to guide your (nonprofit) organization. Don't let the fact that you don't know these types of events hold you back -...
There are an estimated 3,500 animal shelters in the United States alone that take in over 6 million dogs and cats each year. Unfortunately, less than half of these animals in need ever find homes, but shelters still need funding to support them. The good news is that there are many ways to help shelters, from volunteering at a local shelter to fundraising for animal charities. We can all help animals in need; learn more about how to help animal s...
Anyone who owns a pet can agree that they really are like family. If your pet gets into an accident, gets sick, or gets a scary diagnosis, you will do everything you can to make sure they get the best care possible. Then, while your pet recovers, you expect to see the vet bill. Sound familiar? The cost of veterinary care can be gigantic and is often unexpected. We understand how worrisome it can be to not know if you'll be able to cover your pet...
Some animal shelters are wonderful places - made with love and care for the animals, but unfortunately others are quite unmaintained and do not provide good care for the animals. Much of the reason for this is the lack of funds to build shelters or renovate current animal shelters. In most cases they are funded thanks to donors. Some shelters only accept dogs or only cats, but there are also general shelters that provide homes for different types...
Every year more and more pets end up in shelters. Unfortunately, a good number of them are euthanized for one reason or another. Animals have no voice of their own, no social safety net and very few legal rights yet. They are vulnerable and unfortunately abused more often than most of us would like to think. Stray dogs and cats really need us! If you are willing to help them, there are many ways to make it happen. Perhaps the most productive of t...