Smart Dog
School of Fundraising

Testimonials

Hundreds of animal welfare professionals, representing 38 states, have attended a Fundraising Workshop or Boot Camp and these are just a sampling of the hundreds of great reviews they have volunteered

"I highly recommend this informative and worthwhile seminar.  The PETCO Foundation can’t say enough good things about them (The Philanthropy Team)."
 -Paul E. Jolly
  Executive Director
  PETCO Foundation

  San Diego, CA

"This workshop was a great investment (quite affordable, excellent value for the cost, and tons of practical hands -on information which I can use immediately in my organization. I would recommend this workshop even to experienced fundraisers."

  -Susanna Russo
   President
   Divine Feline, Inc.
   Denver, CO

"An outstanding value and wonderful investment of my time!  Tim and Lisa were very personable, and their background was credible and so relevant!  I truly appreciated their passion for animal welfare and all the jobs that they had held were reassuring that they knew of our trials and tribulations and had conquered them in their own careers."
  -Bettye Baker
   President
   Oak Hill Animal Rescue
   Seagonville, TX

 

"I would highly recommend this training to anyone involved in fundraising.  It is fun and educational.  Tim is a knowledgeable teacher who backs up his statements with specific examples. Don't miss it!"
  -Jane Mehaffey
   Vice President
   Brooke County Animal Welfare League
   New Cumberland, WV

 

"As a board member for a small animal welfare group, I've attended a number of seminars on fundraising.  None of them came close to the quality of the seminar I attended given by the Philanthropy Team.  The Philanthropy Team provided us with solid and specific advise on how to improve our fundraising efforts. It is by far the most valuable seminar on fundraising I've ever attended."
  -Tracey Daetwyler, DVM

  Board Member

  Humane Society of Charles County

  Waldorf, MD

"Tim and Lisa - Thank you so much for a wonderful workshop and for sharing your extensive knowledge of fundraising."
 -Tracy Frank and Char Fournace
 Fundraising Coordinator & Founder/Director
 Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption
 Seguin, TX

 "Tim - great rapport with the group.  Excellent content.  Very inspiring.  Never boring or a "know-it-all".  Highly recommended!"
  -Lori Halligan
  Executive Director
  Hinsdale Humane Society
  Hinsdale, IL

"Thanks again for providing such a wonderful training opportunity.  I learned a lot and am excited about my future direction."
-Dawn Hall
 Director of Development
 Maui Humane Society,
 Puunene, HI

  "Tim is a fantastic presenter and I hope that sometime I can attend one of his classes again."
 -Donald Cass
 Executive Director
 Humane Society of Yates County
 Penn Yan, NY

"I felt confident that we were getting the best information available because of Tim's and Lisa's experience in the field. They'd tested everything and could give us the facts and figures to back up everything they were recommending...or not recommending. It lent credibility to the entire presentation. And the day was packed with usable information. No wasted time. The other thing that I liked a lot was Tim's and Lisa's presentation style. They kept it lively and fun and interesting and even acted as if they were enjoying themselves as much as we were. Their enthusiasm for their subject was obvious."

  -Barbara Shields
   Newsletter Editor
   San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition
   Austin, TX

 

"Tim, I think you're a great teacher and are engaging and (you) are easy to approach."
  - Heather Allen
  President & CEO
  HALO Animal Rescue
  Phoenix, AZ

 "Tim, I enjoyed this more than seminars that I have spent hundreds of dollars to attend.  Each part of this seminar would have been worth attending by itself but you put them together into one package.  It was the best two-and-a-half days that I have spent anywhere in a long time.  If anyone needs fundraising ideas and practical information and can only attend one seminar this year -- this is the one to attend."
  -Roger Messick
  (former) Executive Director
  Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association
  Ledgewood, NJ

"Tim - thanks so much for the great seminar this past week.  I am hoping to brief my group on a few new ideas that come out of the presentations."
 -Jessica DiVito
 Director of Development
 Animal Friends
 Pittsburgh, PA

 "Tim, Thank you for the fantastic training course this past week in Pittsburgh!!  You are providing an invaluable resource to the animal rescue community & if the animals of the world could thank you, you would have an infinite supply of soft purrs & wet kisses..."

 - Kerry Miguez

 Education Committe Head

 Dawson County Humane Society

 Dawsonville, GA

 "I just wanted to let you know how much you helped me.  Thank you, Tim.  Bless you and your dedication to the doggies."
 - Cindy Winstead
   Founder
  Angel's Voices Speak Up
  Jacksonville, NC

   "It was a wonderful experience for us.  I would take it again!  Thank you so much for this opportunity."
  -Sherri Franklin
  Director
  Muttville
  Oakland, CA

  "Very good overall presentation."
 -Barb Flanigan
 Director
 Pet Adoption League
 Yukon, PA
 
  "The training was very informative and I think that all of the participants gained a wealth of knowledge.  Thank you for putting together such an amazing conference."
  -Steve Kragenbrink
  Community Programs Director
  Woods Humane Society
  San Luis Obispo, CA

"The things I learned and the connections I made will benefit our organization."
 -Rebecca Baylies
 Public Relations Manager
 Cape Ann Animal Aid
 Gloucester, MA

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