Greek Animal Welfare Fund Fundraising

Volunteers Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead American Anthropologist

Motivating Volunteers Make people feel valued Provide scope for development Recognise achievements Provide a challenge Try not to ‘fall out’

Fundraising Ideas Bazaars/car boot sales Taverna evening Book sale Fun dog show Sponsored event

Fundraising Ideas Collecting boxes Tombola Raffle T shirts, pens, calendars, Christmas cards Newsletter Website

Publicity There are no successful events without publicity Press Release Posters/leaflets Local TV or radio station Website

Fundraising and Raising Awareness

Fun Day

Food collection

Dog Walk on Zakinthos

Fundraising Tips Fun Plan Checklist Sponsors Profit Communicate Review Feedback

Website A must have in this day and age Attractive and professional Plenty of photographs Keep it up to date

Using the Web Why use it? 1. Everybody uses the net 2. Highly effective form of personalised marketing 3. Reach a more diverse audience 4.Make an impression using your logo, colours and slogans 5. They are free!

Using the net Social Networks 1. Facebook 2. MySpace 3. Bebo 4. Twitter 5. Blogger

DODO Update Regularly Answer Questions, ask for opinions. Be friendly and informal Use all photos and videos you’ve got Let people say what they want Put donation buttons on the page to capture the impulse donation

DON’T Be afraid of difficult questions, people like honest answers Constantly ask for donations- appeals for volunteers or equipment are more successful if you’re going to ask for anything Update using a press release

Corporate Fund Raising Charitable Donation Sponsoring a programme Donations

Making Contact Letter Fax Telephone enquiry

They are Interested Now what?

Benefits to Sponsors Company name and logo Invitation to event Acknowledgement Social responsible image

Your Sponsors Thank them Keep in contact Acknowledge them Aim for long term partnership

Grant Giving Bodies Looking for a track record

GAWF Greek Animal Rescue Tails from Greece Rescue, Canada RSPCA W.S.P.A. Marchig Animal Welfare Trust Niarchos Foundation

Applying for Funding Is there a closing date? Check what enclosures are required Read the questions carefully Complete electronically if possible Keep a copy for your records

Success Write and thank them Send reports and updates as requested Acknowledge on website, publications etc.