The Best Friends Podcast Episode 2
Pivot on a Dime to Make a Buck
April 14th, 2020
More than 16 million Americans have filed for unemployment… so far and we don't know what the future will be. Adapting, pivoting, whatever you want to call it, doing it well gives us the best chance to get through this.
Saving lives takes money, so fundraising is always an integral part of what makes us successful. With a recession looming (and a potential depression), shifting your tactics to pivot on a dime is the only way you'll make the bucks you need to not only survive but thrive.
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Resources from this episode- Gateway Pet Guardians- National House Pawty. If you're interested in having your organization participate in the House Pawty fundraiser hosted by Gateway Pet Guardians, contact Executive Director Jamie Case
- COVID-19: Fundraising During a Crisis webinar
- Staying Nimble and Solvent through the Pandemic
- GivingTuesday Announces Day of Global Action for Giving and Unity in Response to COVID-19 on May 5, 2020
- Queer Ideas - Free resources for creating a Coronavirus Appeal
- Swain Strategies - Your COVID-19 Fundraising Event Toolkit
- Best Friends Network Fundraising Proven Strategies
- Community Foundations Nationwide Launch Coronavirus Relief Efforts
- SBA Loans for Nonprofits Information
- Appeal Letter Template
- Animal Services Business Plan Template
- Year-end Social Fundraising online learning module
- Business Leadership Planning for Budget Cuts During COVID 19
Guests this week- Trish Tolbert, Development Strategist- National Shelter Outreach, Best Friends Animal Society
- Carol Ann Lajoie, Director of Development, Richmond SPCA
Episode Transcript