Ever have someone show interest in your nonprofit, only to see them walk away stuffing your business card deep into their purse or pocket? Think they’re going to call you? Why not change the scenario?! 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

Looking to host a donation drive, but you need a lot of items in a short amount of time? A “Cram the Van” event is a one day drive that can do double duty as a both donation drive and a tabling event where your volunteers get to meet the public and share information. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your drive. More

Reportedly, there are over $10 Billion US in coins currently gathering dust as spare change in piggy banks and old cookie tins in homes all across America. One great way for your fundraising group to get your hands on this money is through coin collection jars and banks located around the town where your group members work and live. More

or “Everything I Know About Tabling I learned from Consultants”

These are some tricks that many at home party consultants use to book more parties, make more sales, and bring in more clients. These tricks and tips can be adapted to our rescues and humane society fundraisers, helping them bring in more volunteers for fundraisers and make more connections with people! More

I know it can be hard for some people to talk to others about donations, asking for money from people, or soliciting sponsors. But, there are a few things you need to remember. Write these down and tape them next to your computer screen for inspiration!  More

Tabling is a GREAT activity, and it’s one that Best Friends in Utah used to get their rescue efforts started! Bonney Brown has mentioned many times that in the beginning, they rarely had enough gas money to get home, but they received so many names and addresses for their mailing list, and soon the donations started to flow! This could be you! More

There are so many movies that feature animals and can be used by rescuers to their advantage! Here are a few ideas for hosting a tabling event at your local movie theatre to capitalize on the blockbuster hits and get your group some attention, and possibly a few dollars! Here, I discuss some options a rescue or humane society could do for the opening of Garfield: Tail of Two Kitties in June 2006. More

It is inevitable. At one point in time in your rescue life, you will meet someone who thinks you shouldn’t be working to save animals, but should be helping ________. This person will be rude, obnoxious, and probably try your patience. Are you ready to deal with that person in a respectful way? More

Does the thought of talking with strangers send shivers down your spine? Do you feel more comfortable with animals and dread having to talk with live humans? Were you just nominated to host a table or booth at a local event, and are now panicing at the idea? Don’t worry! Talking with people at a booth is as simple as sharing a few details about your favorite subject– your rescued animals!

Anyone who has ever met a home party consultant or a salesperson of any kind can tell you that the good ones all use scripts. Why? It gives them a way to start up a conversation, provide some details, and get the person hooked on the subject so they listen for more. More