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5 Steps to a Successful Capital Campaign
A capital campaign is an organized fundraising effort to secure a large amount of money over a period of several years. Tim Crum, Founder of Animal Shelter Fundraising, spends time…
Amy Peterson · June 5, 2021
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Life After a Capital Campaign
Congratulations, you’ve met your capital fundraising goal. Finally, it is time to move onto STAGE 5, the WRAP UP STAGE. Four things encompass this final stage: a ribbon-cutting ceremony for…
CUDDLY Staff · June 3, 2021
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The Lifetime of a Capital Campaign
Capital campaigns generally adhere to five progressive stages that provide an organization with its greatest probability of achieving success. STAGE 1 is the PREPARATION STAGE. This is when a shelter…
Amy Peterson · May 12, 2021
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Capital Fundraising: The Need for a Feasibility Study
Once your board has determined to take action and plan for a new animal shelter, it’s time to give serious consideration to having a fundraising feasibility study conducted. A fundraising…
Amy Peterson · May 7, 2021
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How to Know You’re Ready for a Capital Campaign
Starting a capital campaign can be daunting and it can hard to know if you’re in the position to start. There are some key ways your organization will know it’s…
Amy Peterson · May 2, 2021
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What is a Capital Campaign?
A capital campaign is an organized fundraising effort to secure a large amount of money over a period of several years. A capital campaign is typically used for new building…
CUDDLY Staff · April 30, 2021
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Posting on Social Media Consistently
There are so many questions when it comes to social media since channels change every day. It can feel hard to reach new people and get your message out to…
Amy Peterson · January 28, 2021
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Building Community on Social Media
Social media is involved in so many areas of our lives and has empowered animal welfare to do so many amazing things. Building a community that understands and supports your…
CUDDLY Staff · January 4, 2021
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Email Marketing
Sending emails is one of the most direct ways to reach your audience. It ensures they’ll have the chance to read and engage with events, fundraisers, and updates with your…
CUDDLY Staff · January 2, 2021
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How to Write a Compelling Fundraising Plea
Rescuing animals requires so much physical work, so it’s no surprise sitting down to write a fundraiser can feel overwhelming. Amy Peterson is a Senior Fundraising Consultant at CUDDLY and…
CUDDLY Staff · December 22, 2020