Host an Event or Drive
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Humane Society of Sarasota County. Friends like you make it possible for us to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets in our community. We rely on the generosity of our donors to continue our mission of saving lives.
Fundraising & Event FAQ
There are plenty of ideas for creative fundraising! Here is a list of different activities you could do to help raise money for the shelter:
- Athletic tournament (golf, volleyball, tennis, softball, bowling)
- 5K, 10K, or marathon (charge entry fee)
- Birthday party
- Carnival
- Pet wash
- Wine tasting (entry fee)
- Auction (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Car wash (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Bake sale (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Casual/jeans day (pay $10 to wear jeans to work)
- Holiday party (entry fee or suggested donation)
- Concession stand at little league games (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Loose change jar (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Pampered Chef ® or Tupperware ® party (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Book sale (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Talent show (entry fee)
- Garage sale (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- House cleaning (for donations)
- Pet sitting (proceeds benefit HSSC)
- Gift wrapping (for donations)
- Kissing booth (a dog kissing booth, of course!)
- Chili cook-off (entry fee)
- Lemonade stand (proceeds benefit HSSC)
If you would like to support our mission without an event, please visit our Donation page.
Fundraising & Event Guidelines
- You must complete and submit your third-party fundraising application to HSSC no less than 30 days prior to the proposed event. Approval must be received before advertising is permitted.
- Applications are one-time only. If this is a recurring annual event, a new application will need to be submitted and approved each year.
- HSSC reserves the right to deny any application. Reasons for denial of application include but are not limited to: (1) does not support the HSSC mission or project a positive image for HSSC; (2) no system to ensure the accountability of funds raised; (3) the proposal would conflict with existing philanthropic relationships; (4) the project would conflict with a marketing or public relations campaign; or (5) the proposal is considered unethical or inappropriate.
- You must notify HSSC if another organization will benefit from this event/promotion.
- All sponsors need to be disclosed to HSSC. If your event includes soliciting local businesses for cash or in-kind support, please include your prospect list to ensure solicitations do not conflict with existing relationships or development plans.
- HSSC reserves the right at any time to revoke an approved event’s status if the event violates these third-party fundraising policies.
- In no case will the Humane Society of Sarasota County provide the names or contact information of our individual or corporate donors.
Signature Events
HSSC has a signature fundraising event each year, our Paws Luncheon as well as several smaller events. You can show your support by sponsoring an HSSC event. See all upcoming events.