Desiree Forte

My journey with NEADS began over 10 years ago when I was matched with my furry other half, Kharma, in 2012. She has been an amazing part of my life…

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Blair Wood

Hey! My name is Blair, and I’m 15 years old. I have partnered with NEADS to receive a service dog for hearing, and I am SO. EXCITED. I was really…

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Holiday Fundraising

The holidays are fast approaching and that means it’s the perfect time to fundraise!  This is a fantastic time of year to tap into the seasonal spirit and have some…

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Making the Ask

Over the years, I’ve spoken to many clients about what they found the most difficult part of fundraising to be. Almost everyone gives me the same answer – discomfort around…

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Paint Nights

As the weather gets cooler, many clients look for indoor, event based fundraising options. There are so many good ones to choose from, but a favorite each year is holding…

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Carolyn Barrett

Coming from a family of dog-lovers, there was never a question if I’d get a Service Dog – it was more of a “when?” To understand why I’m once again…

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Personalize the Ask

As you progress toward your fundraising goal, you’ll notice that different methods of asking for donations work for different people. This is incredibly important to keep in mind! The most…

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KateLynne Steinke

I was matched with my Service Dog, Jones, in December 2016; we have been on the move ever since. The dependability of having a NEADS service dog had brought me…

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Rules for a Reason

When you attend your intensive client training period at NEADS, the trainers spend a lot of time going over what the dogs currently understand as rules, what they have been…

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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…

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The Litter Mates

Today, I have a fundraising success story that I’d like to share with you. Usually, the focus of this newsletter is client fundraising but this story will offer you a glimpse…

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The Power of a Story – Part I

Let’s begin a journey into the world of storytelling!  Fundraising revolves around the telling of stories that stir emotional responses in people, which then causes them to act.  That action…

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Kimberly Henderson-Clemens

I’m just starting my journey with Murphy, but am already amazed at what he does for me. As someone with Multiple Sclerosis, falling is a common occurrence. Usually due to…

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The Power of a Story – part II

yellow labrador puppy in a library

In the last installment, we talked about the power of storytelling.  In this edition, we’ll cover the mechanics of using storytelling to create a better fundraising page. “The social emotional…

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