Fundraising

Fundraising can be a great way of helping to protect animals, including whales. It can also be fun and very simple to organize. Follow our step-by-step guide and you can't go wrong!

A good starting point is to think of what kind of event you would like to organize, and then brainstorm ways in which that event could be designed to raise money. Always try to involve as many people as possible (e.g. friends, family, classmates, or co-workers) to think of ideas and to share the organizing. If they can't help with the actual event, ask if they can help by telling their friends and family members about it.

Be sure to publicize your event by hanging up signs around town, alerting the local newspapers and spreading the word to your family and friends.

Here are just a few ideas for raising money for the whales:

sponsored walk, bake sale, garage sale, treasure hunt, veggie barbecue, Information booth, pet sitting, whale video night - sponsored movie watching, dog walking, baby-sitting, house cleaning or lawn mowing

Or just think of your favorite activity and ask friends and family to sponsor you for doing it. With a little bit of planning you can raise a lot of money to help save the whales!!

Organizing

The first step to getting organized is to form a group - a group can be you and a few friends or your entire classroom! Come up with a name for your group and design a logo.

Become an expert on your issue, in this case, whales and the threats to their survival. Read and research whales and whale related topics.

Contact conservation groups and welfare organizations that share your concern for whales. Ask them how your group can help them to protect whales.

Create a flyer or fact sheet outlining your position. Leafleting in public places can get your message out to a large audience in a short amount of time. Another great way to spread your message is to create a website for your group where visitors can learn about the issues, your mission and leave messages.

Decide what your group hopes to accomplish and develop a plan of action such as letter writing, educational demonstrations, art projects, etc.

Organize field trips to marine mammal stranding centers or wild whale watches - share your experiences with others.