Shelter Management Blog

Fundraising events are vital for animal shelters – not only do they generate much-needed financial support, they also raise community awareness and get more people involved in your cause. By […]

Grants can empower animal shelters to expand their facilities, improve care, and save more lives. Running an animal shelter is a labor of love – but love alone doesn’t pay […]

Volunteers are the heart of animal shelters, providing care, love, and skills that help shelters save more lives.Volunteers play a vital role in animal shelters – from walking dogs and […]

Animal shelters aren’t just places for grown-ups to volunteer – children and youth of all ages can get involved and make a real difference for homeless pets. From toddlers with […]

Do you ever wonder why you don’t see more revenue from your publicity or fundraising efforts? Are you adding new donor names to your database after each fundraising event? Are […]

Help your animal shelter or rescue win cash grants just by voting in the Shelter Challenge. Go to the Animal Rescue Site to read how the Shelter Challenge works. This contest […]

As the summer progresses and many nonprofits schedule fundraising events in your community, take note of the events they sponsor. You may find some new ideas to use in fundraising […]

I notice many lost opportunities when animal shelters and rescues don’t take advantage of the many ways they can develop a responsive donor database. Take every opportunity to gather the names […]

Increasing the size of your cash donations by even 10% could be the difference between life and death for some of your homeless pets. Try generating more dollars with these […]

Have you planned any fall fundraisers? Find fundraising partners with other nonprofits or local businesses to reach more potential donors in your community. Homeless pets can help say thank you […]

Have you tried an open house as a way to introduce animal lovers in your community to your animal shelter? Open houses can be done with minimum effort. Animal lovers […]

If the size of donations to your shelter or rescue has become smaller, try to think of fundraising ideas to increase the number of donors. Every donation, no matter what […]

Has your local shelter or rescue group sponsored any fundraising events for animal-loving singles? What about establishing a singles “friends” group at your local shelter or rescue group? Or contact […]