Animal Shelters require the support of volunteers, services and products in kind, donations, sponsorship and funding to provide a much needed and life saving service in communities. Securing funds and sponsorship can be a challenge. Tim Crum of Animal Shelter Fundraising joined us on PAWsitive Radio-All things Pets! to talk about tips for animal shelters and rescue organizations to successfully raise funds.
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| Tim Crum- Animal Shelter Fundraising. |
Tim stated that one of the growing trends is the number of
shelters that are working on new buildings.
On the radio show Tim spoke about the importance of understanding sponsor etiquette and the set of
requirements that sponsors have. Shelters that are building or remodeling
their building to be more like a community and retail venue are further ahead. Some shelters have a retail store where they
sell books, pet supplies, and gifts for animal lovers. Many also have a coffee
shop or snack kiosk on site. The shelters
that create the images that they are a hub of resources and connection are further
ahead, and, have a better likelihood of attracting corporate donors and
sponsors.
Tim suggested that one of the keys to corporate sponsorship success is to create an experience for the sponsor, the donor and visitors to the shelter. The other key is relationships.
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Fundraising is less about money and more about people and relationships. Tim reminded listeners that People adopt. People volunteer. People donate. Make sure you manage this well.
One tip for shelters and rescues is that every week, have board members call donors simply to share a story how their contribution made a difference and to say thank you. Don’t ask for more money or longer commitment, just have a conversation and focus on the relationship. Animalshelterfundraising.com and animalshelterservices.com
Listen to the whole radio show, and hear more of Tim's tips at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2013/08/28/animal-shelter-fundraising
Photo Credits: Animal Shelter Fundraising
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Tim suggested that one of the keys to corporate sponsorship success is to create an experience for the sponsor, the donor and visitors to the shelter. The other key is relationships.
.jpg)
Fundraising is less about money and more about people and relationships. Tim reminded listeners that People adopt. People volunteer. People donate. Make sure you manage this well.
One tip for shelters and rescues is that every week, have board members call donors simply to share a story how their contribution made a difference and to say thank you. Don’t ask for more money or longer commitment, just have a conversation and focus on the relationship. Animalshelterfundraising.com and animalshelterservices.com
Listen to the whole radio show, and hear more of Tim's tips at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2013/08/28/animal-shelter-fundraising
Photo Credits: Animal Shelter Fundraising
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