The NonProfit Times Newsletter just reported this which could apply to many of you! Be on the lookout for the letter, and check out the IRS.gov website NOW to make sure you fully understand the changes and how they affect your group. More

Create your own press release, using quotes from your own vets, and help care for the pets in your community by helping their owners take better care of them! More

One of the most difficult aspects of writing a press release is sticking to the point. The first version that a writer creates may contain twice as much detail as what is needed. The writer tends to become ‘attached’ to the piece, and may see it as a work of art. Sadly, this is a surefire way to get your press release submitted to the circular file… as in, the trash can. More

Build-A-Bear Workshop Provides Grants to Pet Programs in the United States and Canada More

Giving to a charity is not meant only for the rich. Call on every citizen in your community to give just a little bit, and according to their own budget, with One Hour of Pay in May. More

Newsletters are a great way to bring your message to the people. But, staring at a blank screen can be a nerve wracking experience, wondering what to write, what information to include, or where to start! Here are a collected list of newsletter article ideas that you can use for your group’s own newsletter or for a column in a local newspaper. More

Hosting Meet and Greet events are a great way to get your adoptable animals seen by the public, while giving your volunteers the opportunity to pass out information, meet potential volunteers, and make friends with future donors. Many groups feel overwhelmed when they try to think of all the items needed at a Meet and Greet type event. Here are a few items to help you create a checklist for your group that will keep you more organized, more unified looking, and ultimately ease your mind about keeping everything together. More

Trying to come up with a name for your dog walk that won’t sound like every other dog walk in the state? Browse through this brainstorm list of name ideas, and mix and match a few words together to create a name just right for your group. Stand out from the crowd! More

Looking for another way to highlight your spay/ neuter programs toward the end of Spring? Consider hosting a Cinco de Spayo celebration in May! More

There are times during the year when rescues and shelters wish they could draw more attention to the sheer numbers of animals going through the shelter system, or being rescued. When using numbers in publicity pieces, 1,000 animals may not make a huge impact on someone. But, seeing the numbers of animals euthanized or rescued can really help make the community more aware of the situation. Here are a few ideas for yard displays that can help drive the point home, using the estimated figure of 1,000 animals brought into a shelter in one year. More