The Association & Hill’s Pet Nutrition are excited to announce the inaugural Wagsies Awards—and to let you know that submissions are open now through Friday, October 7. Formerly known as the PSA Awards, The Wagsies’ aim and game are still the same—to honor outstanding marketing, promotional and storytelling videos created to help pets in need.
“Every opportunity that you have where you’re reaching out to donors and your prospects, see where you can build in the option for monthly giving.”-Erica Waasdorp, author and monthly giving expert on RKD’s Group Thinker’s podcast Going for gold with your monthly donor program? I’ll let you in on a secret: It’s all about a little elbow grease and a whole lot of consistency.
The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement is less than two months away, and we hope you’re planning to join us and let the good times roll. We checked in with Michael Kass, founder of the Center for Story and Spirit, who’ll be presenting on “Telling You Financial Story to Different Audiences.
You’ve heard of the importance of stewarding your donors, but how about stewarding the gift? Last week we kicked off the Strength Training for Fundraisers webinar series with A Bigger, Stronger Pipeline to Major Gifts. RKD’s Fiona Cunningham stressed the importance of—and difference between—stewarding your donor and stewarding their gifts.
How do we get animal lovers to give to animal-loving people? Our donors are animal lovers—just like we are. They support organizations out of love with the goal of saving the lives of animals.
Sports-themed contest is open today through 9/25 Get creative, up your game and score a sports-themed pet playpen and a trip to New Orleans for the Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement. The Association’s Shelter Showdown, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Round 1, 9/12-9/25 In 300 words or less, tell us how you would use a sports-themed pet playpen to help the dogs and cats in your care find their new homes.
Heard the one about the Zoom meeting that everyone planned for and participated in? Yup, they do exist. This week’s tip offers info for your inspo.
In her role as Chief Strategy Officer at The Animal Foundation, Ariel Zhang is responsible for growing the Las Vegas organization from a municipal shelter into a community support resource. She’s a powerful voice in the conversation on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and you can catch her at The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement, where she’ll be discussing inclusive strategic planning.
Building a successful major donor program can feel like training for a marathon. It’s a long and winding road, but the journey is so rewarding.
Dear Colleagues, If you are an animal welfare professional with a strong desire for continuous improvement in your leadership skills, New Orleans is the place to be this November. Join hundreds of your colleagues in The Big Easy where you’ll be treated to an incredible roster of presenters who will exercise your mind and help you grow as an executive leading your team toward achieving your critical, lifesaving mission.
