Fundraising Ideas For Your Animal Charity
Why fundraising is important for animal charities.
Fundraising is an important part of the work that animal charities do. Without it, many would be forced to close their doors due to lack of funds.
By raising money through donations, animal charities are able to expand their operations and rescue more animals in need.
Even small donations go a long way towards supporting these organisations, and donors can feel good about helping out animals in need while doing so.
If you are a charity owner or volunteer then hopefully this guide will help you reach your funding goals so that you can keep up the amazing work.
If you are a reader who has stumbled upon this article - giving back to an animal charity is one of the most rewarding things you can do, so why not start today by donating some money?
Popular animal charity fundraising ideas 🎉
We thought that we’d give you hundreds of fundraising ideas for your charity, from bake sales to bingo nights however Cancer Research UK have done it far better than we could have ever dreamt of.
Check out their A-Z of charity fundraising ideas for your animal charity here.
Fundraising events are a great way to get people involved with your charity and raise awareness for their cause. Not only that, but they’re also really fun!
Considering Crowdfunding 💸
Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and GoFundMe allow individuals (and even small businesses) to solicit donations from others in order to fund their own projects or causes (animal charities being one example). In order not look too desperate (or ask people for money they might not actually be able to give), create attractive donation pages that outline exactly how much money you need in order to achieve certain goals, list any special perks or rewards contributors will receive once the project is complete, and provide detailed information about where funds raised will go (i.e., research new ways of reducing pet homelessness; purchase cages/homes etc.). If possible, try raising money across multiple crowdfunding platforms in order to get the most diverse range of donors possible!
How to find grants for your animal charity 💰
Finding grants for your animal charity can be a difficult task, but there are a few different places you can look.
Online databases and government websites offer information on a variety of grants that are available.
You'll need to have a strong case for why your charity should receive the grant money, so make sure you do your research!
Don't be afraid to reach out to potential donors and ask them for support - they may be willing to help you out!
Remember that fundraising is all about building relationships - so keep in touch with your donors throughout the process…
Either way - Show off your best work!
Use social media to show off your animal charity's best work.
You can post photos, videos, and written stories on your organisation's Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms to share with the public. Make sure to tag your posts with the appropriate hashtags (#AdoptAnAnimal) so that people who are interested in your cause can find you easily. You could also set up a blog or website specifically for your animal charity and use this as your main online presence.
Create a blog or website dedicated to your animal charity.
Your website or blog should be the central hub for information about your organisation and its work saving animals from cruelty and death. Include both current news about what you're doing as well as older stories documenting the progress of your organisation over time. Make sure that all of the content on this site is easily accessible via Google Search so that potential donors can learn more about what you do without having to visit each individual page separately.
One Final Piece of Advice 🙏
Show potential donors how their money will be used by your animal charity
Before anyone commits time or cash towards a fundraiser/donation drive organised by an animal charity, it's important that they understand exactly where those donations will go - otherwise all sorts of bad karma might ensue! Whenever possible make use of graphics, infographics, fact sheets detailing specific areas such as vet bills or shelter operations costs - anything that will help donors visualise just how their hard-earned cash is being put towards helping animals in need!
Good luck from all of us at The Anthony V Martin Foundation, and keep us posted!