Sample Donor Email

Copy/Paste this email to friends, family and supporters to help raise money for your support.

Subject: Help Us Support the Humans Behind the Animals

Dear [Donor Name],

Every animal we save is cared for by someone carrying the emotional weight of this work.

Our staff and volunteers experience grief, compassion fatigue, difficult decisions, and the daily highs and lows that come with caring so deeply for animals. Supporting their wellbeing isn't just good for them—it's essential to helping us continue showing up for the animals who need us most.

That's why we're hoping to partner with Katya Lidsky, an animal welfare professional and educator who specializes in burnout prevention, grief support, and resilience for shelter teams.

Through The Thriving Volunteer, Katya provides practical support designed specifically for animal welfare professionals, including online workshops, crisis support sessions, and ongoing resources that help people stay healthy, connected, and engaged in this work.

We're raising funds to bring these services to our team.

Your sponsorship will directly support the humans behind the animals—helping us strengthen our team, improve retention, and continue providing compassionate care for every animal who comes through our doors.

If you'd like to help sponsor this initiative, we'd be so grateful for your support.

Our GoFundMe can be accessed at the link below:

((INSERT LINK HERE))

Thank you for believing that caring for animals also means caring for the people who care for them.

With gratitude,

[Name][Organization]