BetterGiving Needs Assessment Animal Advocacy
Nonprofits are an essential part of San Diego. They cater to the ever-changing and unique needs of our community. The San Diego Foundation values our nonprofit sector, and the work of these organizations to enhance San Diego. We understand that a thriving nonprofit sector is important to the success of San Diego. The 2010 Community Needs Report highlights the organizations that have portraits in BetterGiving (as of November 2010) and their most pressing needs whether they are volunteer needs or financial support for operations and/or specific programs. We encourage you to learn more about the organizations and their needs. The Community Needs Report is segmented into the different types of nonprofits that serve our community including: Animal Advocacy, Arts, Culture and Humanities, Community Improvement, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Public Safety and Disaster and Youth Development. All of the current needs listed come directly from the nonprofits in our community and are in their voice. Please support these organizations as they provide essential programs and services to our community. The San Diego Foundation is committed to connecting donors passion with nonprofit needs. BetterGiving, a new online resource, helps us do just that with its easy search capability and access to portraits of nearly 250 organizations that make our community a better place to live. A portrait contains information on the organization s leadership, programs, needs, accomplishments and financials. To learn more about BetterGiving and/or research organizations that you are passionate about, please visit www.bettergivingsd.org or call (619) 235-2300 and ask to speak to a member of our BetterGiving team. 2 BetterGiving Animal Advocacy Needs Assessment
Escondido Humane Society & Center for Humane Education 3450 E Valley Pkwy Escondido, CA 92027 (760) 888-2240 www.escondidohumanesociety.org Monetary support of our animal rescue, care and adoption efforts. To promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of companion animals and to serve our communities. Monetary support of our Million Dollar Match Campaign to purchase our current facility and grow for the future. Every dollar given to the Million Dollar Match will be doubled, dollar for dollar, up to one million dollars. Support for our Special Needs Fund, which offers extraordinary medical care to homeless animals in special need, such as those who are severely injured, ill, or born with congenital defects. Volunteer or monetary support to our foster care program, which places infant kittens and puppies, adult dogs who need special care (such as those who are frightened or recouperating from a medical procedure), and hospice care animals into volunteers homes as they await adoption Support of our adoption programs by visiting our shelter if you have room in your heart and home for a companion animal. Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) 10505 Sorrento Valley Rd. Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 450-3223 www.face4pets.org The mission of the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) is to increase the quality and length of life for family pets by providing access to critical and emergency veterinary care. The Foundation s greatest need is for financial donations. Since FACE provides financial aid for emergency veterinary procedures, the need for monetary contributions is on-going. Although the amount of our grants varies considerably, the average grant award in 2009 was a little over 1,000 dollars. We are always looking for volunteers particularly during the fall and winter months when many of our regular volunteers return to school. FACE currently needs a person with a technological background to fix computer and printer problems as they arise. The Foundation also seeks funding for a new phone system. In August, we will be moving from our donated executive suite to a rented office space. Although the rent is reasonable, we would like to keep our overhead as low as possible and would greatly appreciate a donation of office space with a year-long lease. BetterGiving Animal Advocacy Needs Assessment 3
Friends of Humane Society de Tijuana 641 E San Ysidro Blvd. # B3-431 San Ysidro, Ca 92173 (619) 300-3484 www.friendsofhstj.org Our mission is to assist the Humane Society de Tijuana (HSTJ) a Mexican not-forprofit civic corporation in improving the conditions of the San Diego-Tijuana border area of the U.S. and Mexico by promoting HSTJ s programs of humane treatment of animals; in particular spay and neutering programs parasite control programs street rescues and prevention of international smuggling of animals through public awareness and education. Friends of HSTJ does this through volunteer recruitment fund raising publicity and public awareness and other general support that will contribute to the programs of HSTJ. HSTJ receives no government support and depends entirely on volunteers and donors. The same applies to Friends of HSTJ which currently pays about 90% of HSTJ s expenses so that they can improve their programs and increase the numbers of animals saved from a life of starvation, disease, pain and fear. Thus, Friends of HSTJ relies on its donors and volunteers. The greatest needs are for a reliable corps of volunteers and committed donors. In order to assure that HSTJ programs and clinics can be planned and offered, Friends of HSTJ needs to have donations and/or pledges consistent with the level that will assure that HSTJ s programs can be financed and offered. Project Wildlife 4343 Morena Blvd Suite 7 San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 866-0555 x202 www.projectwildlife.org Project Wildlife s mission is to improve the quality of life for local wildlife and the community as the primary resource for animal rehabilitation and education. Volunteer Appreciation Event, $5,000: Volunteers are not only the backbone of Project Wildlife; they are the heart and soul. Every volunteer that commits their time to assisting Project Wildlife is making an invaluable contribution to our community and their hard work and sacrifice ensure that Project Wildlife can continue to save lives. This annual event provides us with the opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Animal Care Expenses -- Veterinary Care, $15,000: Along with the increase of patient intake, our need for veterinary services continues to grow too. Project Wildlife depends on our supervising Veterinarian and collaborative Veterinarians medical services. Without this advanced level of care, many patients will not have a second chance. Animal Care Expenses -- Medicine, Medical Supplies and Diagnostics, $30,000: Patient care at our two Triage Centers routinely involves medication, radiographs, blood analysis and other specialized testing. Access to these supplies and services is vital to our ability to provide the level of care necessary to save the lives of thousands of animals each year. Mobile Triage & Diagnostic Unit -- $67,000: Our mobile triage & diagnostic unit is a fully equipped surgical suite with a digital x-ray machine that is used when diagnosing injuries. Servicing our Triage Centers, home care rehabilitation sites and providing on-site treatment to wildlife during natural disasters, this unit is an integral part of the top-notch care we provide to our patients and funds are needed to continue operation. Animal Care Expenses -- Food, $112,000: Feeding the thousands of patients that come to Project Wildlife for care each year is daunting and costly. Breed-specific diets for birds and small mammals are highly specialized and expensive. Proper nutrition for our patients ensures they are released healthy and strong. 4 BetterGiving Animal Advocacy Needs Assessment
Wildlife Research Institute PO Box 2209 18030 Highland Valley Road Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 789-3992 wildlife-research.org The Wildlife Research Institute was established to create a public, non-profit organization to conduct scientific research, provide public education for all ages, promote environmental literacy, protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, promote wise use and managment of wildlife and wildlife habitat. Further, to promote timely conservation biology through cooperative programs with federal, state, county, and city agencies, industry, and academia. WRI is also a land trust. Pay off mortgage on our Grassland Headquarters (10 Acres and Buildings) $296,000. This would free up $30,000 per year for operating expenses. Create an Endowment for salary and support of an Executive Director. This would help assure the future of the organization. $1.7 Million Create an endowment for land acquisition in San Diego County and in particular the finalization of the Ramona Grasslands. In addition lands in between Ramona to Julian for management of biodiversity of San Diego Wildlife. Fund Satellite Transmitters and tracking for San Diego Eagle Research $175,000. Based on our existing research San Diego County, Golden Eagles are decreasing by 5 pairs every five years. Wind Energy along the SD County front may cause enough additional mortality to increase this extirpation to the brink of extinction in San Diego County. WRI is currently consulting with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and CA Fish and Game to start addressing the extirpations. Remodel/Repair WRI HQ, new roof, repair and remodel a room for classes, install heat. $85,000 3 field vehicles: a 4x4 Truck, 4x4 SUV, 14 passenger Van. Currently we use staffs private vehicles and they are approaching 300,000 mile each. Zoofari Incorporated PO Box 2771 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 630-9230 www.zoofari.net $45,000 for capital improvements. Zoofari, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a 3 pronged mission: To provide a permanent home for displaced, abandoned, and relinquished animals. We strive to provide the utmost in care from nutrition, veterinary care and behavioral enrichment for the animals that live at our center. To provide quality conservation education programs for disadvantaged youth groups and schools. We hope to excite and foster a desire to learn more and to be proactive in helping conserve wildlife and wild places. To support the researchers and biologists who are actually in the field, on the frontlines in the battle to save wildlife worldwide. $25,000 for special projects- Keeper for a Day and Keeper for a Week summer internships. BetterGiving Animal Advocacy Needs Assessment 5
Zoological society of San Diego PO Box 120551 San Diego, CA 92112 (619) 231-1515 www.sandiegozoo.org Renovate aging Zoo exhibits, beginning with Koala barn. ($5 million) The Zoological Society of San Diego is a conservation, education, and recreation organization dedicated to the reproduction, protection and exhibition of animals, plants and habitats. Secure $350,000 to plan an Endangered Species Disease Response Center to fight global disease outbreaks. Funds are needed to offer low-income school districts free conservation science classes/tours. Endowment funds are needed for the Zoo s Institute for Conservation Research to ensure uninterrupted recovery efforts for endangered species. Raise $15 million to build Tiger Trail for endangered Indochinese tiger breeding. 6 BetterGiving Animal Advocacy Needs Assessment
The San Diego Foundation enhances our community by working with individuals, businesses and organizations to establish charitable funds. Grants from these funds support charitable groups and programs working to improve the quality of life in San Diego County and beyond. With hundreds of philanthropic partners, The San Diego Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions in fields such as the environment, science and technology, the arts, civic engagement, education, health and human services, and other areas of need as diverse as the region. Questions? BetterGiving at The San Diego Foundation Contact BetterGiving@sdfoundation.org or (619) 235-2300. www.bettergivingsd.org