| Issue No. 14 - SPECIAL EDITION |
September 2009 |
ESKIE SCOOPS
The Official Newsletter
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Contact Us
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PO Box 8652
Cedar Rapids, IA 52408-8652
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Spotlight On Fundraising
ERU needs your support in its fundraising efforts. In this Special Edition, we highlight 9 ways you can support ERU, including a number of ways that you can help without even spending a dime. Please read on to see how you can help us help the eskies. |
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1. Donate
The Eskie Rescuers United Annual Fund
The Eskie Rescuers United Annual Fund represents the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. Through your generosity, we will be able to establish and maintain a predictable monthly level of available funds, which will allow ERU to help as many American Eskimo dogs as possible.
By joining the Annual Fund, you will be showing your commitment to helping Eskies in need through a recurring monthly donation in the amount of your choice. You can specify how your donation is used: medical care, senior dogs, special needs dogs, or to sponsor a specific dog.
Donations to the Annual Fund can also be made in memory of a loved one, or given as a gift donation. As always, 100% of your donation will go to the direct support of Eskies in ERU's care.
How to make your tax-deductible donation:
2. On the left side of the screen, click on the Just Give donation link that looks like this:
3. At the JustGive.org screen you should already see "Make a Donation to Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue" at the top of the screen.
4. Enter the amount of your donation in the appropriate field.
5. Check the box that says "Make this a recurring donation."*
6. If you wish, leave the boxes checked for Name, Email, and Mailing address so that ERU will be notified of your generosity! If you prefer, you may also uncheck these boxes.
7. Follow the remaining instructions on screen to specify how your gift will be used.
*If you cannot commit to a recurring donation at this time, a one-time donation will also be gratefully accepted!
For the sake of Eskies, support ERU by joining our Annual Fund! |
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2. Vote for ERU
The Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge
The Animal Rescue Site is once again awarding $100,000 in grants to eligible Petfinder.com member rescue organizations. The Petfinder.com rescue organizations with the most votes will win.
You can help ERU Win $20,000 with just the click of a mouse!
Help Eskie Rescuers United win by doing the following:
2. In the purple "Search and Vote for a Shelter" box:
a) Enter "Eskie Rescuers United" for shelter name
b) Select "WA" for the state
c) Click on "search"
(Please note that ERU is a registered Petfinder rescue in 15 states . . . we have chosen WA as our state this time - please only vote for ERU in WA state to concentrate our votes to win!)
3. On the next screen, click on the "vote" button beside the "Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc." name with the Mount Vernon, WA address.
4. On the next screen, identify the animal in the photo and then click the "confirm vote" button.
Clicking and voting are free, with no registration required.
It's that easy!
The grand prize is a $20,000 grant and there are many more prizes ranging from $1,000 for weekly winners up to $5,000 for the runner-up. There will be a winner in every state as well as other grants!
It only takes 10 seconds, and just think of how many Eskies could benefit from $20,000!!!
You can vote once every day during the Challenge, which started on September 13th and continues until December 20th. Ask your friends and family to vote.
Vote Today. Vote Every Day. |
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3. Shop
10 Ways to Support ERU While Shopping
1. GoodShop
When you register at GoodShop and select ERU as your charity of choice, ERU will receive up to 30% of every purchase you make at over 1,000 stores such as PetSmart, Macy's, and iTunes, as well as hotels, airlines, and travel sites such as Travelocity. Use GoodShop to find coupons and discounts as well. Follow this link to their web site: GoodShop.
2. iGive
Did you know that you can raise money for ERU just by shopping at stores you already visit? Donate while you shop! ERU will receive up to 26% of each purchase you make from any of the 748 participating online stores, including Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Borders, eBay, Fandango, Netflix, Petco, PetsMart. And you save money with exclusive coupons and free shipping deals. To shop through iGive, simply click on the iGive logo on the lower left-hand side of ERU's website, www.eskierescuers.org. It looks like this:
Or, go to www.igive.com, select "Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc." as your charity of choice. Plus, place your first order within 45 days of registering and ERU will receive a bonus $5.
3. ERU Store
ERU's own "Eskie Store" has a variety of items that we have either had produced or have custom-made, including shirts, decals, and magnets; we maintain our own inventory and shipping. You can purchase any of these items using PayPal by following this link to our store: Eskie Store. 4. Cafépress
You can shop at our Cafépress store where you'll find a terrific selection of items, from shirts and hats to bags, mugs, and greeting cards, all bearing the ERU logo. All proceeds from this store support our rescue, but are fulfilled and shipped by Caféshops. Follow this link to visit their store: Cafépress ERU Store.
5. Amazon
Amazon.com currently offers many eskie items for sale. If you access Amazon.com via our web site, Amazon will donate 4% or more of every purchase to Eskie Rescuers United! Follow this link to view their items: Amazon. 6. Helping Udders
Order a new collar and leash, an "Udder tug", or other unique items and
10-50% of your purchase will go to Eskie Rescuers United. IMPORTANT: You must indicate "Eskie Rescuers United" in the message section of the check out process in order for ERU to receive the donation.
7. Shure Pets
Shure Pets offers pet products and accessories, ranging from health and beauty aids and pet apparel to gifts, pet beds and activities. For products or pet parties organized through our link, Shure Pets will donate up to 25% of the order to our rescue. Follow this link to their web site: Shure Pets. IMPORTANT: please enter our "Shure Pets Fundraising Code" #0309 when you shop so that we are identified as the rescue that you are supporting. 8. Candles Etcetera
Please support the "Lite for Life" Candles for Canines Fundraiser! Candles Etcetera will generously donate a substantial portion of their product sales to our rescue. These candles are beautifully crafted and come in a variety of containers and scents. They make a wonderful gift to a loved one for a special event or holiday. Follow this link to their web site: Candles Etcetera. 9. Eskie Art
Here is a great opportunity to support ERU & add a piece of art to your home. North Carolina artist Robert Toth created a signed pastel rendition of an American Eskimo that supports rescue - ERU receives approximately 33% of the proceeds from each sale. The pastels are available in 3 sizes:
Approx. 16" x 20" - $75
Approx. 11" x 14" - $50
Approx. 8" x 10" - $25
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4. Search the Web
Use GoodSearch to Search the Web
Raise money for ERU with just the click of a mouse! When you select GoodSearch as your search engine, ERU will earn money every time you conduct a search. ERU has earned raised over $300 using GoodSearch. To start using GoodSearch:
2. Enter "Eskie Rescuers United" in the "Who Do You GoodSearch For?" box.
You can also make GoodSearch your homepage, add the Goodsearch toolbar, or add Goodsearch to your search box to remind you to use GoodSearch for your internet searches. So start using GoodSearch instead of Google or Yahoo! | |
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5. Order Eskie Checks
Checks Your Way Eskie Checks
Checks Your Way, Inc. will donate 10% of all sales we refer to them when you use click here to use ERU's link. You can order some beautiful checks with American Eskimo Dogs in the background! So order your next set of checks from Checks Your Way, Inc. and earn money for ERU.
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6. Buy Stamps
Buy ERU Eskie Stamps
Chris Bradsher (CO) designed a custom 44-cent postage stamp featuring Shelby, an ERU Eskie. Shelby was an ERU owner-return when Chris first started volunteering. Shelby was abused and it took forever for Chris to get her to calm down and join in with the family. Shelby had lots of crazy tendencies and was very wary of new people but she's really come along and has turned out to be the biggest sweetheart!
The stamps are a little bit more than what you pay at the post office, but that extra money will come back to help ERU. For every sheet of 20 stamps you purchase for $18.50, $1.36 will be donated to ERU. Here's the link to purchase the Shelby stamps from Zazzle: www.zazzle.com/eru_postage_stamp-172007874006620090. |
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7. Order Business Cards
Order Your Business Cards through Zazzle
You can purchase ERU business cards at Zazzle. To order, click on the link below and customize your own business card with your personal information. An order of 100 business cards only costs $17.95 and ERU will get $2.69 for each order. You can order business cards by going to:
It may seem like a small donation, but if everyone orders their business cards this way, it adds up fast! |
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8. Use Donation Vests
Use Eskie Donation Vests for Your ERU Foster
We have started making donation vests for our
dogs to wear at rescue events they attend (and potentially even for walking around their own neighborhoods). They look like little
saddlebags made from colorful felt, with fabric paint used to advertise
ERU. We hope to have them make their debut in Baltimore on October 17th, with
more sent down to the Paws in the Park event in Florida on November 1st. After that we would like to continue making them as needed/requested by ERU
volunteers. If you are would like more information on obtaining donation vests for your ERU fosters, please email jenny.maggiore@gmail.com.
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9. Read Articles
Read Dog Rescue Articles
Volunteer Joyce Hoffman is the Philadelphia Dog Rescue writer for Examiner.com, an online local news web site that reaches over 100 cities. Joyce is donating 100% of her profits for 2009 to ERU. She is paid every time someone clicks on one of her articles - about 1 cent an article, however she receives bonus money whenever someone clicks on more than one of her articles in a visit. You can sign up to receive email notifications every time she posts an article. Follow this link to her Examiner home page: Philly Dog Rescue Examiner
Examiner.com is offering a $50 referral fee, which Joyce is donating to ERU, for anyone she refers who becomes a writer for Examiner.com. Examiner writers can be located anywhere, and write on every topic under the sun - restaurants, movies, tv, recreation, hobbies, etc. If you would like to write for Examiner.com, contact Joyce at phillydogrescue@live.com so that she can provide you with her unique referral code and tell you how to apply. |
Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned for Future Fundraising Opportunities
We have more ideas in the works, including a calendar contest, belly bands, and prissy pants, so please stay tuned for more ERU fundraising opportunities in future issues of the newsletter. If you have a fundraising idea for ERU, please email you idea to jenny.maggiore@gmail.com | |
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