With more than 750 million active users, half of them checking the site multiple times each day, Facebook is one of the most popular places to connect online. We use Facebook to connect with friends, family members, organizations, brands and more. Thanks to the development of Applications (or “Apps”), we can also use this network to plan events, form groups, and share our news, interests, and activities. You probably already know that you can ‘Like’ the Richmond SPCA on Facebook to connect with us for updates, pictures of available pets and other news, but did you know that you can make donations via Facebook, too?
Causes is Facebook App that connects donors with those in need, including the Richmond SPCA. Causes partners with the Network for Good, a nonprofit that manages the donations. Millions of people use the Causes application, utilizing the Facebook network to organize, spread the word, and gain support for their efforts. The application makes it simple for organizations to run campaigns and for donors to give gifts. You can visit the Richmond SPCA’s verified Cause page to give a one-time donation or set up a monthly donation. You can also share the Cause on your Facebook wall to bring awareness of the Richmond SPCA to your friends.
Wish you could give more or ask friends and family to donate? Causes can make those wishes come true. In addition to giving your own donation, you can also ask your Facebook Friends to donate by creating a Causes Wish. By creating a Wish page, your friends will be able to donate to the Richmond SPCA in honor of you or a loved one. Just last month, Causes released more Wish options to better suit your wishes. In addition to the original two, the Birthday Wish and the Holiday Wish, new options include:
- Wedding Wish: Want to use your special day to give back? Instead of asking for personalized hand towels or a set of wine glasses, you can ask your friends and family to donate to the Richmond SPCA and the animals in its care.
- Memorial Wish: Honor the memory of a loved one who loved animals by requesting donations to the Richmond SPCA instead of flowers. Keep their memory alive by helping us continue our mission to save the lives of homeless pets and find their forever homes.
- Run/Walk/Ride Wish: If you want to participate in a run, walk, or ride to raise money and awareness for the Richmond SPCA, then this is the wish for you.
- Personal Wish: None of the above seem the perfect fit? Use the personal wish to donate to help us save the lives of more than 3,000 pets each year for any reason you choose.
Whether it’s a major life event or “just because,” your wish will make a difference. Create a Causes wish and the gifts we receive on your behalf will guarantee that the Richmond SPCA will be able to continue its mission to practice and promote the principle that every life is precious. Words cannot express how much we thank you for your kindness, but perhaps the purr or wagging tail of a pet you save will show you how happy we all are to have your help.
If you don’t have a Facebook account but still wish to donate online, as always, you can visit our website to learn more and make an instant donation. If you have questions about the online donation form or would like to make your gift by telephone, please call Susan Nelson at 804-521-1308 or e-mail snelson@richmondspca.org. Donations by mail may be sent to the Richmond SPCA at 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220.
Linley Beckner is a public relations intern and adoption counselor at the Richmond SPCA. To read the biographies of our other regular bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires a first and last name to be used as your screen name.
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