{"id":26109,"date":"2023-05-17T06:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro-migration.local\/?p=26109"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:36:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:36:06","slug":"how-to-start-animal-rescue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/c\/blog\/how-to-start-animal-rescue\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start an Animal Rescue (6 Simple Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting an animal rescue is a noble pursuit, and we\u2019re here to help you make your dream a reality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the world evolves, technology makes it easier for us to care for our animal friends.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we&#8217;ll walk you through everything you need to know to start an animal rescue (the right way), secure 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and set your nonprofit organization up for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start an Animal Rescue<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than administrative tasks, starting an animal rescue organization has plenty of insightful opportunities to learn more about animals in need and the nonprofit sector. Embrace the process and glean vital information to help your beloved animals, volunteers, and community thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your 6-Step Guide to Starting an Animal Rescue<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Do Your Research<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, dig into the problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there an overwhelming need for an animal rescue?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you see overpopulation of certain species or displacement due to construction or development?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there opportunities to collaborate with existing shelters to streamline operations and help more animals in the area?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There aren&#8217;t national laws regulating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/animal-charities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal charities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or foster care homes. However, some states define general rules and requirements for starting and operating an animal rescue. You might find laws on the state, county, or city level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These laws could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensing requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recordkeeping\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspection frequencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccination and sterilization requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal importation laws<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of animal limits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoption fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoning and nuisance laws<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed-specific rules<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Create Your Mission Statement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, write your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/10-killer-nonprofit-mission-statements-to-learn-from\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit mission statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which guides the overall direction of your animal rescue. It&#8217;s the North Star for your management, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/who-you-need-on-nonprofit-board\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of directors, volunteers, donors, and community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An animal rescue mission statement should answer the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your animal rescue exists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> animals or breeds your rescue serves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your rescue serves animals and the community<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Which<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> communities your rescue supports and serves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember to keep your mission statement short and sweet. It serves as guidance and inspiration\u2014not a full-fledged business plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Form Your Board of Directors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, it&#8217;s time to organize the right board to support your mission statement and drive your animal care in the proper direction. Your board of directors helps provide high-level guidance to your nonprofit and is a requirement to obtain tax exemption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every board looks the same, but many follow this typical structure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chairperson (or president)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vice chairperson (or vice president)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secretary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treasurer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for individuals in your community with the same passion for animal care. Ideally, find enthusiasts with an entrepreneurial background\u2014remember, while it&#8217;s all about the animals, you&#8217;re also starting a local business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can&#8217;t find enough people in your locale? If necessary, expand your search to broader communities. You might look for qualified board members in neighboring cities or somewhere in your state. Thanks to technology, your board members can meet virtually to collaborate and make decisions if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Establish Bylaws<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourth, have your board of directors come together to establish bylaws. Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/nonprofit-bylaws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit bylaws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explain how your organization operates. It includes rules for the board member election process, meeting guidelines, meeting frequency, compensation disclosures, indemnity clauses, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s basically the operating manual for your nonprofit organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the federal government doesn&#8217;t have laws dictating specific language in your bylaws, some states do. For example, New York requires auditing rules, procedures for handling conflicts of interest, and board member restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every state requires nonprofits to organize bylaws, but it&#8217;s a good practice that goes beyond legal requirements. Your bylaws ensure everyone is on the same page and promote the continuance of your animal rescue, regardless of unforeseen disasters or members leaving your board.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Incorporate Your Organization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, it&#8217;s time to incorporate your organization. You\u2019ll need the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Name: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with your state to obtain a legal name for your animal rescue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Filing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File your articles of incorporation with the state. This will include your nonprofit&#8217;s name, location, and supporting documentation. Check your state&#8217;s requirements and filing information to ensure you provide everything necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Identification Number (EIN): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain the EIN for your animal rescue\u2014it&#8217;s essentially the Social Security number for your organization. This will allow you to open <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/nonprofit-bank-account\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit banking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accounts, submit legal paperwork, and apply for tax-exempt status under your nonprofit&#8217;s identity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. File for 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you can apply for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/501c3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">501(c)(3) nonprofit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status. File Form 1023 with your application fee, then wait for the Internal Revenue Service&#8217;s approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve received approval, you are officially tax-exempt. You&#8217;ll need to file a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/990-form\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">990 Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> annually to maintain 501(c)(3) identification but won&#8217;t have to reapply again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what you can do as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid paying federal taxes (and some state taxes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive donations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow donors to write off donations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/grants-for-nonprofits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit grants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, government funding, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/4-tips-corporate-partnerships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate partnerships<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to Help Your Animal Rescue Succeed<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a legal animal rescue is the first (and biggest) step. However, your job isn&#8217;t over yet. Now, it&#8217;s time to set your rescue up for success by following a few tips and best practices:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-Check Your Intent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating an animal shelter can be a thankless job at times. The animals are grateful, but that doesn&#8217;t always mean feeling understood or appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you open an animal shelter, make sure it&#8217;s your passion. A deep love for animals is a must. That passion will help keep your excitement levels high despite long days or potentially stressful situations that may arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Volunteers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t do this alone, which is why it\u2019s so important to understand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/retain-volunteers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to source and retain consistent volunteers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your animal shelter will need a handful of people to help with dozens of to-dos:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paperwork<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing with animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting the animal rescue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rescuing animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for potential volunteers online and at local events. You may find interested individuals at everything from the dog park to the weekend farmers market. Also, consider running ads in the newspaper or on local TV stations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundraise to Fuel Your Goals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donations and grant funding are great sources of financial support for your animal rescue. Within those two areas, there are countless opportunities to pursue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of our favorite ideas to raise money:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/fundraising-event-ideas-raise-money-cause\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits and Charities<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/grants-for-nonprofits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Grants for Nonprofits Worth Exploring in 2023<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/creative-virtual-fundraising-ideas-nonprofit-events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 Creative Virtual Fundraising Ideas for Your Nonprofit<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/creative-summer-fundraising-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34+ Creative Summer Fundraising Ideas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/cheap-easy-fundraising-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Easy Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/peer-to-peer-fundraising-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Supercharge Your Campaign<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/community-service-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54 Creative Community Service Ideas for Nonprofits<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/11-nonprofit-videos-that-inform-and-inspire\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Nonprofit Fundraising Videos to Grow Engagement &amp; Donations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every idea will be the right fit for your organization, and that&#8217;s OK. In the end, you might only need one or two successful fundraising efforts to create a strong enough foundation to get your animal rescue moving in the right direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scale Down When Appropriate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an animal lover, you may not want to hear this, but<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you might not be able to save <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> animals. Some species may have a greater need than others, or you might want to specialize in specific breeds or types of animals to provide more personalized care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t be afraid to scale down when needed to offer the highest quality care. While it might seem like turning some animals away, this approach will likely allow you to provide better service to the animals you house to support their overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider partnering with another local animal shelter or rescue to see how you can work together. You might exchange animals to streamline efficiencies and provide better care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire Extra Help<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofits, but part-time or full-time help is extremely beneficial. Hire employees to help manage the load of operating your animal rescue if your budget allows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hired employees can dive deeper into your programs and initiatives to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. You&#8217;ll have extra support to ensure the animals receive the attention they need and be able to balance schedules and bounce ideas around to take your programs to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote Your Animal Rescue<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteers, donors, and adopting families likely won&#8217;t discover your animal rescue organization without intentional marketing. You&#8217;ll have to do your part to reach your target audiences. That&#8217;ll probably include a handful of the following outreach tactics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local search engine optimization (SEO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay-per-click (PPC) advertisements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media profiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email newsletters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertisements in local newspapers and publications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV and radio advertisements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billboards and local signage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flyers and brochures at local events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsorship of local events or organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floats or vehicles in parades<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do everything you can to get your animal rescue out in the public. The more people are aware of your organization, the better. This will help with everything from recruiting volunteers to finding new homes for your furry (or not-so-furry) friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grow Your Animal Rescue With GoFundMe Pro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We won&#8217;t say money makes the world go around, but we will say it can significantly help your animal rescue. More money means more rescued animals, which is ultimately the goal of any shelter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll need the right tools and technology to streamline your fundraising and empower donors to give to your nonprofit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoFundMe Pro provides comprehensive solutions to help with unified fundraising:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-solutions\/classy-live\/\"><b>Live Events<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host virtual, in-person, and hybrid event experiences to fundraise for your animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/donation-websites\/\"><b>Donation websites<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect donations with ease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-solutions\/classy-pay\/\"><b>GoFundMe Pay<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite supporters to donate via credit card, Venmo, PayPal, ACH payment, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/recurring-giving-campaigns\/\"><b>Recurring giving<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow donors to amplify their impact with recurring donations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\/\"><b>Peer-to-peer giving<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower your volunteers and supporters to fundraise on your animal rescue&#8217;s behalf.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more about how GoFundMe Pro&#8217;s fundraising platform can help your animal rescue? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-demo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule time to talk with an expert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn everything you need to know to start an animal rescue, secure 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and set your organization up for success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":26116,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[292],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nonprofit-development"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.5 (Yoast SEO v25.3) - 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