Fundraising ideas for Animals and Wildlife Causes

If you’re a dog lover, a cat person, or a reptile expert, fundraising for animal charities is likely to be high on your agenda. Whether it’s raising money to help protect endangered species or supporting one of the many causes working to prevent animal abuse, we have lots of fundraising ideas for animal charities to spark imagination for your next event.

Fundraising while you shop

Raising money for animal or wildlife causes and charities couldn’t be simpler with easyfundraising. Whether it’s an animal charity or a cause to promote awareness of wildlife, you can raise donations simply by shopping online. with easyfundraising for a great way for your supporters to raise donations for you. It’s absolutely free and there are thousands of easyfundraising retailers, including Amazon and eBay, who will make a donation to your cause as a thank you for shopping with them. You can raise funds at the click of your mouse!

Below we have provided you with helpful fundraising ideas for animal and wildlife causes to ensure you raise plenty of funds for your worthy cause.

 

Animal Man

Getting children involved with animals is always a fun idea! Most children love animals and this is a great way for them to learn with some hands-on experience. Arrange for an ‘animal man’ to bring animals along to your local hall or a school assembly – a really fun way to spend a couple of hours learning about the animals. The children can also get up close and personal with animals they will probably never be that close to ever again. Charge a fee for entry to donate to your cause and remember to have collection buckets at the door as people leave to boost funds further!

Sponsored Dog Grooming 

Approaching local businesses can be a great opportunity for both the business and your charity or cause. The company gets great publicity for taking part and can help make the event a great success. In this instance, enlist the help of a local dog groomer or even a dog grooming shop to provide some pampering for pooches! Charge a fee for a quick spruce up with the proceeds going to your animal or wildlife cause. You’ll have dogs and their owners queuing up around the block!

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Plan An Auction

Charity auctions are fun events that can draw big crowds. Whether you choose to keep it simple and low key at your local community centre or go all out and make it glamourous – it’s a fantastic way to raise awareness of your wildlife cause. When planning an auction, there are three options to choose from.

Live auctions

Live auctions are your traditional type of auction, in which an item is proposed on stage and guests bid for it either by calling out or using signs. These are a lot of fun but have the potential to get a little rowdy.

The type of venue you pick is completely dependent on the kind of auction you’re hosting, so choose wisely! It’s also worth considering refreshments, in-between entertainment and how guests will get their purchases home.

Silent Auctions

In a silent auction, organisers publish a list of items which participants can bid for ahead of the auction date. And the highest bidder wins – it’s as simple as that! This way of auctioning is easy to coordinate as its set between a specific time and, unlike a live auction, it’s far less hectic.

Online Auctions

Hosting an online auction is a great way to raise funds for your animal cause without racking up too many costs. It’s simple – head to a site like eBay or Charity Auctions Today and upload the items you’re selling. Make sure you have good, clear photos of the items and set a reasonable starting bid to attract more people. 

Set the auction time to the maximum, so that more people get a chance to see each item. Don’t forget to make sure the auction ends at a good time, too! You’re more likely to drum up those big, last-minute bids in the early evening than the early hours of the morning. And remember to share your auction event on your social channels ahead of time, so bidders have time to prepare!

Start raising now!

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You can raise money by simply shopping online!

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