Start a Fundraiser

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Grassroots fundraising is an exciting way for you to make an impact and help our organization meet our missions by raising funds, your way. Hosting a grassroots fundraiser can be as simple as as having a a yard sale or as big as holding a concert, bean bags tournament, or another big event. The options are endless.

This page helps you to dedicate your special event, run/walk, barbecue and support our mission of helping first responders and veterans training/providing mobility and psychiatric service dogs at no charge!

Run a race. Host a barbecue. Sell bake goods. Organize a dog wash or get creative by dedicating a birthday, holiday or anniversary for donations.

  • Find something you are passion about it!

    • Do an activity that you are passionate about and one that you think your family, friends, colleagues will support.

  • The more unique, the better!

    • Find an event idea that is unique. Here are some ideas:

      • Sports Tournament - Kick-off a 5k or host a tournament

      • Birthdays - Donate your birthday to the cause and ask for donations in lieu of gifts.

      • Pancake Breakfast/Chili Supper - Everyone loves a good meal and to support a cause. Host a food party in your community.

      • Party Night - Host a themed party like “Casino Night” or a murder mystery

  • How do I get started?

    • Pick a date(s) and and activity

    • Send physical or digital invites (include why this is important to you)

    • Share on social media! Did you know that fundraisers raise 40% more by using social media?

    • Send reminders. It takes an average of three mentions for someone to remember

    • Don’t forget to send thank yous to your participants

  • Fundraising Guidelines

    • We reserve the right to decline association with any activities or third-party fundraisers if we believe the activity may have a negative effect on our reputation.

    • All events must comply with federal, state and local laws, including fundraising rules and regulations.

    • The activity will be promoted and conducted in a manner to avoid the appearance of our organization endorsing any product, firm, organization, individual or service.

    • Our official organization logo should be appropriately used in conjunction with such an activity, but may not be altered in any way.

    • IOWA Service Dogs requires full disclosure on all packaging, advertising or promotional materials when funds are raised.

  • Materials

    • IOWA Service Dogs has digital copies of our logo, brochures and flyers and can be made available upon request at info@iowaservicedogs.org

    • If you have any other questions about creating your grassroots fundraiser, contact us at events@iowaservicedogs.org