The Oasis Sanctuary

We had an Oasis Board meeting yesterday.

And, as was expected, most of the day was spend going through the annual budget and financials, seeing where we can cut costs (???) and where we can raise funds (another big ???)

It is difficult. We came in at $80,000 over budget at a time that we are down in donations by 20%. For example: the Sanctuary’s veterinary expenditures alone have risen from $20K in 2007 to $35K in 2008…..

We did not send out any direct mail in 2008…and until the economy turns around, will not
The Oasis is not doing any “donor acquisition mailings“( ie “direct mail” ) this year either.

None of us feel comfortable reaching out to strangers who are already overly stressed economically and asking them for funds.

But we also feel as though we are often placing a burden on our already incredibly supportive donor base, many of whom are also suffering from the difficulties of this economic down-turn….

It is hard for all of us, there is no doubt.

And so I ask of all of you: Forward this post to your animal loving friends.
Please go to our website at http://www.the-oasis.org . Click on the “Pennies for Parrots” logo and please, please, just donate a dollar….or a bit more if you can.

It doesn’t take much, but every little bit helps feed or medicate a bird…

Please help us spread the word….

We cannot do this without ALL of you out there….