Fundraise for the Animals
Thanks to the support of our community and friends like you, San Diego Humane Society is able to care for more than 40,000 animals each year. Here are a few ways you can get involved and help us change animal lives!
Host a Fundraising Event
One of the most meaningful ways you can support our lifesaving work is by hosting a fundraiser!
Raising funds for a cause close to your heart is a powerful way to spread compassion, inspire others and make a lasting impact on animals and people in our community.
To help you get started, here are some helpful tips to make your event a success!
Create an Event Concept
- Choose the Right Event for Your Group:
Plan an event that fits with the size, interests, skills, goals and availability of your group or business. It's also important that events align with San Diego Humane Society's mission and values. - Plan Ahead for Success:
We highly recommend scheduling fundraising events 6–8 weeks in advance. Giving yourself ample time not only ensures smoother logistics but also allows for better promotion — both of which can significantly boost your event's impact. - Set a Fundraising Goal and Strategy:
Aim to raise at least $500 and create a thoughtful plan to reach your goal. Consider options like donating a portion of the event proceeds, hosting engaging activities (such as trivia or bingo), involving local vendors willing to donate their goods or services, or exploring other creative fundraising ideas. - See the Difference You Make:
Every dollar raised by your event will provide shelter, medical care, emergency rescue and more for animals in need. Your event isn't just a fundraiser — it's a lifeline for thousands of vulnerable pets throughout our community. - Enjoy the Process:
Fundraising should be fulfilling and fun! Embrace the planning process and make the event an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Submit your Proposal
- Complete the Online Form:
Start by submitting the Third-Party Events & Promotions Form. This form collects essential details about your event and helps us better understand how we can support your efforts. - We’ll Be in Touch:
Once your form is received, a member of the San Diego Humane Society team will follow up to discuss your event and next steps. Please note that SDHS reserves the right to decline participation or association with any event or organization.
Promote your Event
- Spread the Word:
After your event is approved, promotion is key to success! The more people you reach, the greater your impact on animals in need. - Ways to Promote:
Use a combination of outreach methods, such as: - Word of mouth
- Posting flyers in your business or local community (with permission)
- Social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
- Email newsletters
- Paid advertising or sponsored posts
- Boost Your Impact Online:
Consider setting up a digital fundraiser to accompany your event through platforms like Facebook, GoFundMe or Instagram. It’s a powerful way to engage supporters who can’t attend in person but still want to help animals in need. - We May Be Able to Help Promote:
If you provide promotional materials — such as logos, graphics, flyers, sample messaging or links — we may be able to help amplify your event through our own channels, subject to approval.
Third-Party Events & Proposal Form
For more information about hosting a fundraising event, please contact James Cunningham at [email protected] or call 619-243-3480.
Fundraise on Facebook
Fundraising on Facebook is free, easy and 100% of contributions will go directly to San Diego Humane Society! All you need is a Facebook account. To create a Facebook fundraiser, click here.
Corporate Sponsorship
Make a difference for animals and receive special recognition as a corporate sponsor! You or your company can become a sponsor for any of our upcoming events.
For more information about corporate sponsorship, please contact Bobbie Barnes [email protected] or call 619-243-3401.
Launch a Giveback Program for Your Business
By creating a giveback program — such as donating a percentage of sales to San Diego Humane Society — you show your customers that shopping with you supports animals in need. It’s a meaningful way to align your brand with compassion and purpose.
Get started in two easy steps:
- Submit the Third-Party Events & Promotions Form:
This quick form helps us learn more about your promotion and how we can support it. - Promote Your Campaign:
Let your customers know how they can make a difference! Use social media, email newsletters, in-store signage and your website to spread the word. Once approved, we’ll feature your fundraiser on our website’s promotions page and may also highlight it in our emails or social media.
For more information about fundraising promotions, please contact James Cunningham at [email protected] or call 619-243-3480.
Workplace Giving
Encourage your staff’s philanthropic efforts and make a lifesaving difference for animals at the same time! There are several ways you can support your staff’s giving. Find the right one for your company on our website.
For more information on workplace giving, please contact Bobbie Barnes at [email protected] or call 619-243-3401.
Host a Supply Drive
Help Us Care for Over 40,000 Animals Each Year
Caring for more than 40,000 pets and wildlife annually is a big job — and we couldn’t do it without compassionate community members like you! By hosting a supply drive, you help give animals in our care everything they need to stay happy, healthy and comfortable. Thank you for considering this meaningful way to support San Diego Humane Society.
Want to get started? Learn more below about what we need year-round and how to plan a successful supply drive.
Supply Drive Guidelines
We kindly ask that you review the following guidelines before submitting your Donation Drive Proposal Form. Your efforts make a big difference, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Submitting a Proposal
To make the most of your supply drive, we recommend reaching out to us at least four weeks before your planned start date. This allows time for us to provide helpful guidance and resources.
To begin the process, simply submit a completed Donation Drive Proposal Form for approval. Please note: San Diego Humane Society reserves the right to decline association with any event or organization at its discretion.
Promoting Your Drive
Getting the word out is key to a successful supply drive! As the organizer, you’ll lead the promotion — and we encourage you to be creative and enthusiastic.
- Share your drive through flyers, social media, email and local outreach.
- If you plan to use San Diego Humane Society’s logo, we’re happy to provide it — just be sure to use it as provided and without modifications.
Event Logistics
We’re happy to support your drive with cardboard collection bins and branded signage.
- You’ll be responsible for picking up these materials — please plan to do so at least two weeks before your drive begins.
Delivering Donations
We kindly ask that all collected items be delivered to San Diego Humane Society within 10 days after your drive ends.
- Donations can be dropped off at any of our four campuses — San Diego, El Cajon, Escondido, or Oceanside — during our regular business hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- No appointment is necessary — just stop by when it’s convenient for you!
Click here for a printable version of our Supply Drive Guidelines.
For more information about hosting a supply drive, please contact us at [email protected] or call 619-243-3434.
