{"id":977,"date":"2016-08-25T15:41:54","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T19:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booster.com\/blog\/?p=977"},"modified":"2017-06-28T16:22:35","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T20:22:35","slug":"5-fundraising-ideas-animal-rescue-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/5-fundraising-ideas-animal-rescue-league\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fundraising Ideas for Your Animal Rescue League"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on June 28th, 2017 at 04:22 pm<\/p>--><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Rescue Leagues need donations to be able to save and support the pets that they take in.\u00a0Shelters need to raise\u00a0funds on a consistent basis in order to continue caring for needy animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dog_Email.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1576 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dog_Email.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Holding Money\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many shelters struggle to collect enough donations to accommodate the homeless and helpless pets they acquire. While crowdfunding is always a great way for ARL\u2019s to raise extra funds, there are certainly plenty of other supplemental ways to obtain donations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything is a worth a try when raising money, so don\u2019t limit yourself! Need some inspiration for your own furry fundraiser? Here are <strong>5 fun\u00a0ideas<\/strong> to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask For Donations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hold a Yard Sale or Bake Sale<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promote a Pet Photo Contest on Social Media<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hold an Animal Fashion Show<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hold a Dog Wash<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1596\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/1.png\" alt=\"1\" width=\"36\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common way charities receive donations is <strong>simply by asking for them<\/strong>! The best way to keep past donors engaged is to ask for donations in a newsletter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If money is especially tight, you can send an appeal letter to your mailing list with a call to action signifying more money is needed to provide resources for the pets in your shelter. In this case, it\u2019s important to convey a sense of urgency so that your potential donors understand the situation. Likewise, it\u2019s important to be positive and personable as it\u2019s easier for the recipient of the note to understand and relate. Sometimes, requesting a specific amount of money is successful in sparking donor action. By suggesting $5 or $10 and explaining exactly what that money will pay for, a donor will understand how they are able to support your cause. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a booth at an event in your community can be a great way to not only raise awareness and collect donations, but also encourage interest in new volunteers who can help out the shelter in their free time. Any help, whether it is time or money, is greatly appreciated by an ARL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1595 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some donors may be more willing to donate if they <strong>receive something in return<\/strong>. Thus, selling yummy treats at\u00a0a bake sale, or used home furnishings in a yard sale may be a good way to target that audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To tie in the pet theme, make some dog treats, or sell some cat toys at the yard sale!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Need even more <a href=\"https:\/\/booster.com\/blog\/product-fundraising-ideas\/\">product fundraising ideas<\/a>? Look no further!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1594\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3.png\" alt=\"3\" width=\"36\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Hold a <strong>pet photo contest<\/strong> on social media! In order to qualify, participants must post the picture and tag your shelter\u2019s handle, but also make a specific donation to the shelter. Winner can get a prize for their pet using some of the funds collected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to take advantage of technology is to have participants pay to submit funny videos of their pets to your website!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1593\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4.png\" alt=\"4\" width=\"35\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fun, fresh idea to spice up a typical auction or raffle event is to <strong>hold an animal fashion show<\/strong>! Pets can dress up in silly outfits and they can be auctioned off to guests. During the auction, people can also put their name in different raffles for other pet accessories or toys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve decided what you&#8217;ll be hosting, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/booster.com\/blog\/fundraising-events\/\">start planning your event<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1592\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5.png\" alt=\"5\" width=\"35\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our favorite idea for Animal Rescue Leagues to raise money for their shelter is to <strong>have a dog wash<\/strong>! Similar to a car wash, people can bring their pets over for a quick cleaning in exchange for a small fee. Professional groomers are expensive and may require appointments weeks in advance, so a cheap, quick, and convenient option is always desirable for pet owners to keep their furry friends smelling and looking great!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animal Rescue Leagues need donations to be able to save and support the pets that they take in.\u00a0Shelters need to raise\u00a0funds on a consistent basis in order to continue caring for needy animals.\u00a0 Many shelters struggle to collect enough donations to accommodate the homeless and helpless pets they acquire. While crowdfunding is always a great way for ARL\u2019s to raise extra funds, there are certainly plenty of other supplemental ways to obtain donations. Everything is a worth a try when raising money, so don\u2019t limit yourself! Need some inspiration for your own furry fundraiser? 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