Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, holidays, and other milestones give us a reason to celebrate with the people we love. They can also create an opportunity to give back.

Through Humane Society of Charlotte, you can turn a special occasion into support for pets and the people who care for them. Create your own fundraising page, share it with friends and family, and invite your community to be part of something meaningful.

You don't need to plan a large event or have fundraising experience. You just need a reason to care and a few people who want to support it.

Ready to celebrate with a purpose?

Create a personal fundraising page and invite the people in your life to support pets and people across Charlotte.

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What Is Personal Fundraising?

Personal fundraising, sometimes called peer-to-peer fundraising, gives you a simple way to raise money for an organization you care about.

Instead of making a donation on your own, you create a personalized fundraising page and invite others to contribute. Your friends, family, coworkers, and community can support HSC through your page.

You can fundraise for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, holiday, in memory or honor of someone special, or another occasion that matters to you.

How to Start Your Fundraiser

Getting started is simple. Follow these five steps to create your page and share it with your network.

Step 01

Create Your Fundraising Page

Visit HSC's fundraising page and follow the prompts to get started.

You'll be able to personalize your page with details about your fundraiser, including:

Your reason for fundraising: Share the occasion or personal connection that inspired you.
Your story: Tell people why you chose to support Humane Society of Charlotte.
Your page title and photo: Give your fundraiser a name and choose an image that represents it.
Your fundraising goal: Set an amount that feels meaningful and achievable.

Don't worry about getting every detail perfect right away. You can update your page as your fundraiser progresses.

Step 02

Make It Personal

People are more likely to connect with a fundraiser when they understand why it matters to you.

Share your personal connection to HSC. Maybe you adopted a pet here, volunteered with our team, supported a friend through a difficult time with their pet, or simply believe every animal deserves access to care and support.

You don't need a long story. A few genuine sentences can help people understand why you're fundraising and why you'd like them to join you.

Step 03

Share Your Fundraiser

Once your page is ready, share your personalized link with the people in your life.

Consider reaching out through:

Social media: Share your page on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or other platforms you use.
Email: Send a personal message to friends, family, and coworkers.
Text messages: Invite people directly and include your fundraising link.
In person: Talk about your fundraiser at work, school, or a gathering with friends.
QR code: Share your page's QR code on printed materials or at an event.

You don't have to reach everyone at once. Start with the people closest to you and continue sharing as your fundraiser grows.

Step 04

Keep Supporters Updated

Keep your fundraiser visible by sharing updates throughout the process.

Celebrate when you reach a milestone, share a thank-you after a generous response, or remind people what their support helps make possible.

A short update can go a long way. If your fundraiser is active over several weeks, aim to post about once a week. You can also add photos to help bring your updates to life.

Step 05

Thank Everyone Who Gives

Every contribution represents someone choosing to support a cause that matters to you.

Take time to thank the people who donate. You can share a public thank-you on your fundraising page, respond directly with a message, or recognize everyone's support in a final update.

When your fundraiser wraps up, let your supporters know how much you appreciate their participation.

What Does Your Fundraiser Support?

Every fundraiser helps strengthen HSC's work for pets and people across our community.

Your support helps make adoption, veterinary care, spay and neuter services, pet food assistance, behavior resources, and other programs possible. These services help animals receive the care they need and help people access resources to keep their pets healthy and by their side.

HSC is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not receive government funding. Community support helps sustain the programs and services that make a difference every day.

Ready to Get Started?

You don't need a special occasion to make an impact, but if you have one coming up, consider celebrating in a different way.

Create a personal fundraising page, invite your community to participate, and turn something meaningful to you into support for pets and the people who love them.