Posts by Amanda Charbonneau
The Importance of Updates
Adding updates to your fundraising page is a crucial part of your fundraising campaign. It’s an easy and effective way to keep your fundraising page fresh. Why update? There are…
Read MoreTricia Parrillo
It’s for the kids! I’m very excited to partner with NEADS World Class Service Dogs to bring the healing power of one of their remarkable Assistance Dogs to my students…
Read MoreClient Fundraising Basics – Part I
How is the money that I raise for NEADS used? You can find the official statement on the Client Fundraising Agreement that you signed. Let’s break it down a bit more though.…
Read MoreStephanie Lopez
Hi there! My name is Stephanie Lopez, and I’m a military spouse, mom of two, and a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. I am so excited and thrilled to…
Read MorePaxton Moynihan
Hi, my name is Paxton. I’m 38 years old and live in CT. For 10 years, I lived with my amazing best friend and service dog, Weezie. Weezie helped me…
Read MoreNews from the Training Department – May 2024
A message from Erin Toomey – Manager of Training After nearly 16 years in the Training Department, my last day will be May 10. It has been an honor and…
Read MoreGina Colorio
Hi, I’m Gina! By the time I was 18, I had profound deafness in my left ear. My hearing loss continued to increase over the course of my life, and…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Fundraising
There are many creative ways to fundraise during Valentine’s Day! Here are a few suggestions.
Read MoreNEADS Matching Funds
NEADS is committed to helping each client reach their fundraising goal. We employ many methods to make this happen, one of which is offering matching funds days solely to clients.…
Read MoreCivic Organizations
Many clients run into an after-the-holidays fundraising slump this time of year. Clients and donors are often worn out which makes January a slow month for donations. While this can…
Read MoreQR Codes
As a client fundraiser, you spend a lot of time trying to direct people to your NEADS fundraising page. A way to make this easier is by creating a QR…
Read MoreFundraising Letters
Fundraising letters can help you reach a large number of potential donors, and they are a great opportunity to tell your story and connect with your prospective donors. The key…
Read MoreFundraising Letter Template
Service Dog clients are welcome to use this template to author their own fundraising letters. Sample-fundraising-letter-Word (1)
Read MoreMichelle LaGrave
I grew up in Connecticut an active child. By the time I was in my early 40s, though, all that began to change. I suddenly went from easily marching a…
Read MoreShulamit Dove
Welcome to my fundraising page and thank you for taking the time to read my story. At 1 month old, I contracted meningitis and as a result, lost hearing in…
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