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For more than 50 years, we’ve been walking to create second chances for animals in need — all thanks to dedicated animal lovers like you.
By fundraising for the Walk for Animals, you're ensuring local dogs, cats, and critters receive the shelter, medical treatment, and love they deserve. You’re also helping community members care for their beloved pets by providing nonjudgmental education, compassionate resources like free pet food and our Pet Helpline, and low-cost, accessible veterinary services. Every dollar you raise goes directly toward creating happier, healthier lives for animals in our shelters — and beyond.
Fundraising comes easily when you do it from the heart. Be creative and make it personal. And remember, you're working hard for a wonderful cause — to help animals and the people who love them.
We’re here to support you on every step of your Walk for Animals journey. Check out our digital fundraising toolkit which includes graphics, downloadable posters, sample social media posts, and more to share with your network!
1. Start early. The sooner you start asking for donations, the more time you'll have to grow your fundraising total.
2. Set your fundraising goal. Give yourself something to aim for. Your goal should be both ambitious and achievable. You want to stretch, while also having a goal that will be a source of pride. Many people who do this raise more than they thought they would!
3. Make a personal donation. Be the first to show your commitment to animals in need.
4. Update your personal fundraising page. Share your love for animals by telling your story, why you’re passionate about fundraising for AHS, or why the Walk is important to you. Don’t forget to upload a picture of you and the animals in your life.
5. Send emails. Whether you’re using the email tools in your Participant Center or your personal email account, sending emails to your friends, family, and coworkers is a great way to get your message out. Share your story and include the link to your personal fundraising page if you're fundraising online. Don't be afraid to follow up if people don't respond!
6. Reach out on social media. Send messages, publish inspiring posts (utilizing resources from our Digital Fundraising Toolkit) and share your fundraising progress on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc. And don't forget to thank your donors on social media, too!
7. Write letters. A personal letter always goes a long way. Share your message about why you're walking!
8. Ask your employer (and your donors) about matching gifts. Many companies match their employees' donations. Ask your donors if their company will match their gift.
9. Encourage friends and family to get involved. Create your own Walk for Animals team! When you come together, you can make an even bigger impact for local animals. Inspire some friendly competition and see who can raise the most on your team — and every member will be eligible for a prize based on their individual fundraising!
10. Have fun with it! There are plenty of creative ways you can inspire your network to support your fundraising. Consider putting on a craft or bake sale, setting up a lemonade stand, or hosting a car wash or game night. Whatever you choose, put the “fun” in fundraising!
1. Get organized. Host a get-together with your team! A coffee break or happy hour is a great way to discuss all your creative ideas to collectively reach your team goal.
2. Movie night. Host a movie night in person and ask for an “admission fee” (donation) or virtually with the help of online tools like Teleparty. Then, post your donation link in the chat.
3. Pet photo contest. Invite your friends (and their friends) to enter their pet’s best photo, charge a few dollars for a good cause, and ask your network to vote online to select a winner!
4. Game night. Gather your friends and host a fun night of games, donations, and prizes.
5. Write a letter. A personal letter always goes a long way. Share your message about why you’re walking!
6. Prize drawing. Request a $10 donation from your coworkers in exchange for being entered into a drawing to win prizes such as gift certificates, prime parking spaces, or tickets to an event.
7. Host a trivia event. Offer employees the opportunity to participate in a trivia event at work — either in person or virtually — in exchange for a donation.
8. Funny activity for a cause. A favorite for all employees. Make a donation and have your boss do a funny activity — from eating a pet’s favorite treat to doing a funny dance in a meeting, the possibilities are endless and help support animals.
9. Create friendly competition. Motivate your crew! Offer a prize to your team’s top fundraisers or through a weekly challenge to inspire each walker to contribute even more to your team total.
Offline donations you collect may be sent to AHS in the mail, dropped off at one of our shelter locations (Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, or Woodbury), or brought with you on Walk day. When mailing offline donations, please send cash and checks made payable to Animal Humane Society with a completed Donation Tracker form.
Animal Humane Society
Attn: Donor Services
845 Meadow Ln N
Golden Valley, MN 55422
For mailed donations to be counted toward your prize level, your offline gifts must be postmarked by Friday, May 9.
All mailed cash and checks received by Wednesday, April 30, will be entered and appear on each Walker's record by Saturday, May 3. Gifts that arrive in the mail after that date will not be added until after the Walk. Rest assured, all gifts postmarked by May 9 will count toward your fundraising total and the prize you’ll earn.
It's important to use the Donation Tracker form so that donors (especially those making cash donations) receive acknowledgement and a donation receipt.
If you have additional questions or need assistance tracking down a missing donation, please contact us by filling out our contact form or calling 763-432-4841.
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