How to raise funds
- Walk as an Individual: Walk with your favorite K9 and have your friends and neighbors donate to the rescue of their choice. An Prizes will be given to the Individual who raises the most money.
- Form a Dog Pack: Form a pack of friends, neighbors, co-workers, classmates, etc. to raise pledges. Prizes will be given to the Pack that raises the most money.
Download Walk4Animals Pledge Form Here
Raising Support is Easy!
The number one reason people don't donate is because they were never asked. Helping animals is a cause that's easy to rally around – and one that people will gladly support. The first step is asking! Below are a few suggestions to get your fundraising efforts started.
Make a list and check it twice.
Make a list of potential donors. Start by making a donation yourself; your gifts will set the tone for others to give. Ask people you do business with, co-workers, family, friends, neighbors.
Aim High!
Set an ambitious goal! Identify people who are interested in helping animals. They can help spread the word!
Ask every day.
Ask one person each day to make a contribution. If you get four $25 gifts, you'll have raised $100 in less than a week! Don't be afraid to ask for larger gifts. Most people are happy to donate if they can.
Honor an animal.
Let everyone know you're walking in honor or in memoriam of a particular pet.
Talk it up.
Ask for a few minutes on the agenda of meetings you'll be attending, Explain why you're walking in the Walk for Animals and ask for everyone's support. If you're dedicating your efforts to a certain pet, tell that pet's story.
Leave a message.
Change the message on your voicemail to include a mention of the walk for Animals and how callers can make a donation. When emailing family and friends, add a "P.S." asking for their help.
Show it off.
Post a Walk for Animals poster in a visible place at your church, office, gym, school, or anywhere you go frequently.
Double your money.
Many employers offer matching gift programs. Your $50 donation could turn into $100 just by asking your personnel or human resources department.
Bring it along.
Take your Walk 4 Animals brochure everywhere you go, and ask everyone you interact with to sponsor you. Every meeting, trip to the grocery store, conversation, and get-together is a new opportunity.
Call or email us.
Call us at (352) 455-1025 if you have more questions or email us at to make this a very successful Walk 4 Animals!
Who benefits from this fundraiser?
- All profits from this fundraiser will go to non-profit rescues and animal shelters in Lake and adjacent counties. See Who Is At The Walk to find out who your sponsorships and donations will benefit.
