I am a big animal lover and have donated to local rescue groups for as long as I can remember. Tallahassee has a significant pet overpopulation, and local shelters are overwhelmed, so when I saw information about Last Hope Rescue, I knew I wanted to support them. The name says it all: They are truly the last hope for the dogs they pull from the shelter. I’ve been a monthly donor to sponsor a fostered dog for about 10 years now. When I joined The Doctors Company seven years ago, I took advantage of the matching program to double my monthly donation to Last Hope Rescue. Tallahassee may be Florida’s state capital, but it doesn’t have a lot of big companies that would offer this type of benefit for their employees, so I was thrilled to have this new way to literally double my giving every month. I also serve on the board of the Animal Shelter Foundation. For that, I take advantage of The Doctors Company’s volunteer hours match— it’s another way employees can support causes important to them, even if a financial donation isn’t in their budget, that is just as powerful for the nonprofit organization. Working with these two organizations has made me realize just how meaningful a predictable, monthly donor program is to the success of smaller nonprofit organizations. Being able to count on a consistent stream of donations allows them to not only run their program on a day-today basis, but to plan for the future. To this day, it blows me away that I work for a company that empowers all its employees to support organizations important to us. Angela Jordan, RN, MHSc, CPHRM Coding Manager, Patient Safety and Risk Management The Doctors Company INSPIRING HOPE THROUGH RECURRING DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERING Recurring donations allow for more stability within our organization. Being able to count on our Lifesavers Circle members’ monthly gifts makes a lasting impact, allowing us to say yes to more homeless animals’ needs and plan with more confidence for the future. It also allows us to build a relationship with donors and keep the conversation going regarding their support.” “ Alix Kalfin Development Director Animal Shelter Foundation 6
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