Unique fundraising ideas with 18 Below design

Not all animal shelters have sufficient funding, but creative fundraising ideas can make a significant difference. Here's a suggestion to help your shelter thrive:

Many people adore their pets and cherish their cuteness. You could organize a wine event overflowing with adorable moments. Partnering with local wine brokers or distributors, you can arrange for a portion of wine bottle sales to go towards supporting pets in need. Customers could personalize their bottles by signing their names and or their pets' names with a paint pen once they've enjoyed the contents. Encourage them to share cute photos on social media, tagging your business, the shelter and the wine broker, as they place the empty bottles on the bottle tree. This not only raises funds but also spreads awareness and engages the community in a heartwarming way.

At first glance, this unique fundraising idea might seem less significant, particularly when juxtaposed with extensive collaborations involving farms and corporations. However, it holds immense potential, especially for food pantries that often lack cash funds to procure essential items not frequently donated.

Here's how it works: Partner with local wine brokers or distributors to allocate a portion of all wine bottle sales to support your community's food pantry. Customers can add a personal touch by signing their names on the bottle with a paint pen after enjoying its contents. Encourage them to share a charming photo on social media, tagging your initiative and the food pantry, as they place the empty bottle on the bottle tree. This not only generates funds but also fosters community engagement and awareness in a heartwarming manner. 

Collaborate with local and national businesses to generate funds for your special cause, where the possibilities are endless. For instance, consider a partnership where the business employees donate $1 for each bottle they consume of their favorite beverage. To amplify the impact, encourage upper management to double the contribution or match donations. This approach offers a straightforward and highly effective method to raise funds within a workplace setting for your cause.

You could also partner with local wine brokers or distributors to support your passionate cause. In this setup, a portion of all wine bottle sales is donated. Customers can personalize their bottles by signing their name it. As they place the empty bottles on the tree, encourage them to share a photo on social media, tagging your business and the cause.