Fundraising Tips & Resources

Fundraising Tips:

Customize your fundraising campaign with a personal photo and tell your family and friends why you are choosing to fundraise for the ASPCA.
Spread the word about your fundraising campaign by promoting it on your social media, sending out emails, and including it in any invitations if it's an event.
Consider making the first donation yourself to show that you are dedicated to the cause.
If you are organizing a fundraising event, make sure people know that if they can’t attend, they can still show their support by making a donation.
The number one reason people don’t give to fundraisers is because they weren’t asked to donate. Make sure to ask everyone! It’s also okay to send reminders.
Don’t forget to say “Thank you!” to people who have donated. Posting a thank you message to social media helps remind your friends and family to make their donations too.

Social Shareables

Spread the word about your fundraiser on Facebook, Instagram or any other social media outlet with these easy-to-use shareables.

Thank You Shareables

Don’t forget to say “Thank You!” Share one of these thank you cards with your supporters and let them know how much you appreciate their gift.

Fundraiser Email Templates:

You can paste this text into any email or word program you normally use. Please feel free to edit these examples and make it your own!

Birthday Fundraisers:

Hi, friends!

Thank you so much for helping me celebrate my birthday. I am so happy to have a friend like you join me on this special day.

The greatest gift you could give this year is helping vulnerable animals in need. In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation to my fundraiser: [INSERT URL]

Your donation will help the ASPCA continue to rescue, protect and find loving homes for vulnerable animals in need across the country. The ASPCA and its mission are very important to me, and I appreciate your help in supporting these critical efforts. Together, we can help to put an end to animal cruelty, rescue vulnerable animals from disaster and neglect and find them the loving homes they deserve.

Thank you for helping to make my birthday extra special this year!

- [INSERT YOUR NAME]

Athletic Event Fundraisers:

Hi, friends!

Thank you so much for helping me support the ASPCA. I am dedicating my next athletic event to the ASPCA to support their lifesaving efforts for animals in need nationwide. I am so happy to have a friend like you join me in my fundraising journey to help more animals get the second chances they deserve.

The ASPCA is very special to me and I want to help make a difference for vulnerable animals. Please consider making a donation to my fundraiser: [INSERT URL]

Your donation will help the ASPCA continue to rescue, protect and find loving homes for animals all across the country. I appreciate your support for the ASPCA and its mission, and for helping me support these critical efforts.

Thank you for making my fundraiser extra special!

[INSERT YOUR NAME]

Fundraiser Events:

Hi, friends!

Thank you so much for helping me support the ASPCA. I am so happy to have a friend like you join me in my fundraising journey to help more animals get the second chances they deserve.

Your donation will help the ASPCA continue to rescue, protect and find loving homes for vulnerable animals all across the country. I appreciate your support for the ASPCA and its mission, and for helping me support these critical efforts.

Please make your online donation here: [INSERT URL]

Thank you for making my fundraiser extra special!

- [INSERT YOUR NAME]

Online Registry/Registry Card Example:

We are so grateful that you will be celebrating our special day with us!

In lieu of gifts, we would like to request donations be made to the ASPCA [INSERT URL].

The ASPCA is a cause very dear to our hearts, and your support in the fight against animal cruelty means the world to us.

Thank you in advance for your loving support and contribution!

FAQ

I’m hosting a fundraiser event. Can supporters pay by check or cash?

Online donations are the most efficient way for the ASPCA to receive the funds and put them to immediate use to save animals’ lives. However, if you or the donor is more comfortable paying by check, please make the check payable to the ASPCA and mail it to us at the following address:

ASPCA
Attn: ASPCA Ambassadors
520 Eighth Avenue, 7th FL
New York, New York, 10018

It is not recommended to send cash. Please send cash gifts as money orders payable to the ASPCA.

I’m hosting a fundraiser at my school and would like an ASPCA representative to attend. Is this possible?

We are unable to honor the high volume of requests we receive for attending events. Please visit our website aspca.org for more information about our lifesaving work.

How do I make sure that any money raised goes to my hometown shelter?

Unfortunately, your gift cannot be restricted to a specific area. Please be assured that the ASPCA will use your gift in the area of greatest need to help the animals we serve.