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Animal Rescues
Why Should You Donate To Animal Charities?
Currently, there are 200 million to 600 million homeless cats and dogs worldwide. Of more than 50 – 70 million stray animals in the United States alone, only about 9% (~6 million) make it to a shelter. However, many deal with homelessness due to overcrowding and lack of resources nationwide.
CUDDLY Staff · December 11, 2022
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How Updates Bring Donations
It’s what all your donors are clamoring for- updates. Senior Fundraising Consultant, Sydney Marmion speaks from experience when she says that updates support donations. If you need help adding updates…
Amy Peterson · October 28, 2022
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The Start to a Success Fundraiser
At CUDDLY, we’re always looking for new way to make fundraising more accessible. Samantha Marmion, our Director of Shelter Engagement, talks about how to start. Contact our team for personal…
Amy Peterson · October 22, 2022

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Tips for Facebook Fundraising
There are 2.8 billion active users on Facebook and 1.8 billion of them visit Facebook daily. But that doesn’t mean reaching those people is an easy accomplishment. When you consider…
CUDDLY Staff · July 21, 2022

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Choose Your Favorites with this Feature
At CUDDLY, we are always looking for new ways to save you time with your fundraising. This favorites feature is one special way to be sure your rescue is always…
CUDDLY Staff · February 22, 2022

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Create a Actionable Fundraising Title
An eye catching title can translate to a more successful fundraiser. It may seem like a minor detail, but it has the opportunity to engage, inform, and inspire action. We’ve…
Amy Peterson · February 18, 2022

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How to Upload Your Email List
Email tools can be costly or difficult to use. With CUDDLY, you have a safe and free way to communicate with your donors. If you have an account, you have…
Amy Peterson · January 14, 2022

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Partnering with Other Rescues
When working in animal welfare, many are so focused on the animals, that the human element gets overlooked. By maintaining good working relationships, you can optimize your rescue efforts. The…
CUDDLY Staff · August 2, 2021

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Tips for Instagram Fundraising
Instagram is quickly becoming a platform where you can create all types of content: images, videos, lives, stories, and more. But don’t forget the main reason people go to Instagram…
CUDDLY Staff · July 22, 2021

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Cataloging Your Stories
You use stories in your marketing, in your fundraising, in your email campaigns, in your blog content, in your social media, and more. This exercise will help you create a…
Amy Peterson · July 17, 2021

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Storytelling for Fundraising
When was the last time your pet’s fundraiser made a big splash? A well-written story has can be the difference between a success fundraiser and one that falls flat. Join…
Amy Peterson · July 13, 2021
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Embracing Virtual Education
The past year has been one of so many pivots in the world of animal rescue. One avenue so many organizations took was that of virtual education. Education has long…
Amy Peterson · June 8, 2021