Creative Fundraising for Animal Shelters

Many local animal shelters are desperate for funds and rely on the community to help them survive. Donations are always welcome, but sometimes it feels as though we just can't do enough on our own, and dog-washing and dog-walking fundraisers lose their appeal over time. The solution? Band together as a community and raise money as a team! Take the initiative and put some of these fundraising activities into action, and with the support of the animal-loving community you can help keep your local animal shelter afloat. Both small and large, simple and complex, there is something for everyone (and every shelter) here.

Cash for Critters facilitates fundraising for shelters paying for empty ink cartridges collected by those who are willing to put in a little legwork. With this program, your can collect empty ink jet cartridges, laser printer cartridges and digital cell phones. Distribute empty bags door-to-door with explanatory fliers attached, then pick them up a couple days later. Put donation boxes in prominent locations in the animal shelter and local businesses, and watch the funds roll in. http://www.cashforcritters.com/

Participate in online charity auctions on eBay to earn money for your animal shelter. Solicit local businesses and individuals for donations of items to auction, and hare the shelter information within the eBay auction. Be sure to check out the GivingWorks section of eBay for other charity listings as well. eBay is an excellent venue for shelter fundraising. http://www.ebay.com

Contact JustGiving, a private company that helps concerned people raise funds for a cause. They serve both the US and the UK, and will assist you in your fundraising efforts for your animal shelter. http://www.justgiving.com

Register your animal shelter as a funds recipient at iGive.com, then tell your community to shop online at over 680 brand name stores in order for a portion of each online purchase to be donated to your local animal shelter! Who knew fundraising could be so easy? http://www.igive.com