Help raise needed funds for the animals by collecting donations from family and friends. You can use your Doggie Dash web page to collect donations, or download a donation sign-up form.
Better yet, start a team and get friends, family and co-workers in on the fun. Top team and individual fundraisers get special prizes and recognition.
Our goal is to raise $250,000 for animals in need.
How do I collect donations?
The best way to collect donations is to register online for Doggie Dash. You'll get a personalized Web page and you'll be able to send Doggie Dash emails to friends and family. Your friends can make a donation in your name online!
You can also download a hard-copy donation form. Collect donations in the form of cash or checks to OHS. Turn in your donations and forms at the OHS registration tent the day of the Dash.
Use your Doggie Dash Web page for fundraising (and fun)
Once you register online, you’ll get a personal Doggie Dash Web page. Use it to tell your story with words and pictures (you can even blog on it.) The more personal your story, the more people will be moved by it. When people visit your Web page they’ll find an easy-to-use link to make an online donation on your behalf.
Ideas for your Web page:
- Brag about your pet (s) with pictures and words (yes, pictures!)
- Talk about why you think it’s important to rescue pets, care for neglected animals, and fight animal cruelty.
- Share a personal experience about OHS or adopting an animal.
When your Web page is ready, share it!
Your Doggie Dash Participant Center has great tools for:
- Sending and tracking emails
- Automatically thanking people for donations
- Importing your email contacts list
- There's even a sample email message you can use to ask friends, families and coworkers for their support. This email talks about how donations help OHS do vital work for animals and our community.
Quick Tips for Raising $500
Most importantly, don’t hesitate to ask more than once, especially with e-mail. If you don’t get a response the first time, ask if your email arrived. Then, ask again. Here’s one method many people have used to quickly raise funds:
| Day |
Who to Ask |
Total |
| Day 1 |
Get yourself started with a $25 donation |
$25 |
| Day 2 |
Challenge three family members to match your $25 donation |
$100 |
| Day 3 |
Ask your best friend for a $25 sponsorship |
$125 |
| Day 4 |
Ask your boss for a company donation or a matching gift |
$150 |
| Day 5 |
Ask five local friends to sponsor you for $10 |
$200 |
| Day 6 |
Ask five out-of-town friends to sponsor you for $10 |
$250 |
| Day 7 |
Gather support at work! Ask five co-workers for $10 |
$300 |
| Day 8 |
Ask five neighbors to support you for $10 |
$350 |
| Day 9 |
Ask 10 people at your church, club, gym, etc for $10 each |
$450 |
| Day 10 |
Request a $10 sponsorship from five local businesses |
$500 |
