Monthly Archives: September 2006

Filling in the Calendar Gaps

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

There’s a wonderful story frequently passed around that talks about filling your life up the same way you put rocks, pebbles, and sand into a glass jar. While looking at a fundraising calendar, it reminded me that this is how … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising Calendar, General | Leave a comment

Catchy Names for Fundraisers

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

The debate for using catchy names for fundraisers can be heard around any board meeting for an animal rescue. Should you name your next event with something catchy, or just label it what it is… a fundraiser? I prefer names … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Strategies | 9 Comments

Event Evaluation

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

A review should be done after each event has finished so your group knows how successful the event turned out. If you don’t have time to host an informal get together with committee members to review the event specifics, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising Calendar, General | 1 Comment

One Person Fundraisers

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

What can one person do? Many rescue groups start out being a one-man band. If you, yourself and your own person are the only ‘people’ in your tiny rescue group, have no fear! There are ways you can bring in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising Ideas, General | 1 Comment

Getting People TO Your Sponsor Me Pages

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

Many animal rescue groups utilize “sponsor me” pages on their websites to encourage people to spend a few dollars a month to support an adoptable pet. These programs are wonderful, but only work when people know about the program and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Strategies | 1 Comment

Plan EARLY for the Christmas Giving Season

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Danielle Hamilton

Start planning in late August for a successful Christmas/ Hanukkah giving season! No matter what time of year it is, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah are all right around the corner! START PLANNING NOW!  Of course you don’t have to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising Calendar, General | 2 Comments