Fundraising for Animal Shelters
Fundraising strategies and tips specifically for animal shelters and rescue organizations.
Animal shelters and rescue organizations have a unique advantage in fundraising: people love animals. Here's how to turn that emotional connection into sustainable funding.
Online Campaigns That Work
- Pet sponsorship pages — Let donors "sponsor" a specific animal with recurring gifts
- Emergency medical fund — Urgent appeals for animals needing immediate care
- Adoption fee subsidies — Donors fund reduced adoption fees for families in need
Event Fundraisers
- Dog walk-a-thon — Peer-to-peer fundraising meets community exercise
- Pet photo contest — Social media engagement that drives donations
- Gala with a twist — Bring adoptable animals to your fundraising dinner
Why GiveLink for Animal Shelters
GiveLink includes Coordinator weekly briefing and Stewardship suggestions in the 1% platform fee. The 1% transparent fee means more of every gift goes to the animals in your care.