Corporate Partnerships
Businesses Stepping Up for Our Community’s Animals
Each year, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) touches the lives of more than 6,000 animals in need (and the people who love them) through adoption, veterinary care, educational programs and much more. Key to AWLA’s holistic approach is its close relationship with the community.
Partnering with the AWLA not only provides businesses with access to our 40,000+ loyal fans and supporters, but also helps fund one of the hardest working animal welfare nonprofits in the country.
Below are several ways your business can partner with the AWLA family and help us accomplish our mission to promote adoptions, animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in our community, provide shelter to animals in need, and inspire compassion for all living things.
Promote Responsible Pet Ownership Through Sponsorship of Our Flagship Events
The biggest change in the field of animal welfare has been that the focus is no longer just on animals … it’s on people too. Since its inception the AWLA has provided resources to promote responsible pet ownership and build community. With your business’ support, we can continue to provide vital services to our community’s pets and their families. Sponsor one of our flagship events and show our supporters your investment in our wonderful community.
- Paws in the Park: Paws in the Park is our annual Fall festival that draws thousands of animal-lovers and their families from around the DMV. This event is a full-on pawty featuring entertainment and live music, activities, food and drink, shopping, a silent auction, and adorable adoptable animals. Investment opportunities range from $1,000 to $25,000. Benefits range depending on investment level. Click here to find out more about Paws in the Park or contact our Development Team for more information at Development@AlexandriaAnimals.org.
- Annual Pet Photo Calendar Contest: The AWLA’s Pet Calendar Contest is one of our most popular fundraising campaigns. Each year, more than 150 pet parents submit photos of their pet to participate in the month-long competition of cuteness. Throughout the month of June, hundreds of fans vote for their favorite pets, but only one comes out on top as Alexandria’s Animal of the Year. Investment opportunities include $500 for a monthly ad and $5,000 as the title sponsorship. Benefits are a 2×4-inch ad in our widely distributed calendar and an invitation to our Calendar Launch Party. Title sponsorship also receives recognition on all email and social media posts, contest website, logo on cover, and speaking opportunity at the Calendar Launch Party.
- Help Keep Animals With People: Sometimes members of our community need a little support to make ends meet. When animal lovers in our community are struggling, that’s where we can help! The AWLA provides food and resources to help keep animals with the people who love them and build community. With your business’ support, we can continue to provide vital services to our community animals and their families and show our supporters your investment in our wonderful community
- Pets & People Community Wellness Events: The AWLA partners with other community organizations to host Pets & People Community Wellness Events four times a year (two in the Spring and two in the Fall) across the City of Alexandria. The events provide an opportunity for Alexandrians to get veterinary services, supplies, and education for their pets … and themselves free of charge. Each Pets & People event draws 150-200 Alexandrians. Investment opportunities include $3,000 per event or $10,000 for all four. Benefits include recognition on our Pets & People webpage, social media posts, fliers, on-site signage, and the chance to provide promotional materials. Find more information on our Community Vaccine and Pet Health Events here.
- Monthly Vaccine Clinics: To assist our community with keeping their pets healthy year-round, the AWLA hosts a very popular monthly low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats. Each month we host 50-60 Alexandrians as they do their part to keep their loved one up to date on critical vaccines. Investment opportunities include $4,500 for 6 months or $8,000 for the whole year. Benefits include recognition on the Monthly Vaccine Clinic webpage, social media posts, on-site signage, and the chance to provide promotional materials. Find more information on our Community Vaccine and Pet Health Events here.
Welcome Guests to the AWLA Through Our Adopt the Shelter Program
Our Adopt the Shelter program provides your business a unique opportunity to have its name proudly displayed in a space within the AWLA’s four walls. Each year the AWLA hosts thousands of members of the community and each and every one of those visitors will know your business shares our mission to provide comfort, care, and love to the animals waiting for their new families. From cat condos to dog dorms to our Visiting Room and Community Room, we have naming opportunities at a variety of levels. Investment opportunities range from $250 – $10,000, depending on the space. Benefits include signage at the AWLA. Larger spaces receive recognition on the AWLA Adopt the Shelter webpage and social media announcement. Check out the investment levels here or contact a member of our Development Team for more information at Development@AlexandriaAnimals.org.
Help Animals Find Their New Homes with Adopt It Forward
When adoption fees are waived it removes a barrier for adoption and can help decrease the time an animal spends in the care of the AWLA. When your business sponsors adoption fees you become a hero in the eyes of our animals and their lucky new adopters. Sponsor adoptions over a weekend, week, month or identify a specific group of animals in need, like large dogs, seniors or those with special needs. Investment opportunities include $2,500 to sponsor a week, and $25,000 to sponsor a month. Benefits include social media recognition (at lest 2x for a weekend, 3x for a week, and 4x for a month), email recognition for monthly sponsors, signage at the AWLA for week and month sponsors, and opportunity to provide promotional materials to adopters. Find more information about our Adopt It Forward program here.
Contact a member of our Development Team to discuss options on how your business can Adopt It Forward at Development@AlexandriaAnimals.org.
Inspire Compassion and Teamwork with Group Volunteer Projects
Group volunteer projects can help us tackle some of our biggest and most necessary tasks. We are happy to work with you and your team to create a custom project that will be meaningful for you and make a big difference for animals in need. Examples of past projects include landscaping our dog play yards, creating and distributing enrichment toys for our animals and building shelving to organize all of our Pet Pantry items for the community.
Interested in partnering with us? Please complete our Group Volunteer Interest Form.
Contact our Development team at GetInvolved@AlexandriaAnimals.org or 703.746.5583. Download a printable Corporate Partnerships PDF here.
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