Fundraising & Grant Writing

Experience & Qualifications

• Developed & operate a successful small business specializing in all natural, home made pet treats, and fundraising services for pet charities.
• Successfully raised over $300,000 through grant writing and leveraged over $6 Million of private funds since 2003.
• Created a fully operational finance department for an auto dealership resulting in millions in revenue.
• Managed development projects utilizing public and private funds ranging from $250K to $2 Million.
• Created successful marketing materials, with a background in the fine arts.
• Over 20 years of involvement in pet rescues and pet charities.
• Over 30 years of combined experience in sales, a skill critical for fundraising.

Vision

We created Rusty’s Paw to benefit and build capacity for pet charities throughout Northeast Ohio.  Our experience in pet charities, the pet treat industry, finance, economic development, and urban planning makes us uniquely qualified to provide innovative and successful fundraising and grant writing campaigns.