Just a quick update! D.O.G.S is playing the waiting game. We are still waiting on the Secretary of State for the approval of the incorporation. *fingers crossed* I have been checking the mail every day like I was back in grade school waiting on a special package from someone! It's nerve wracking. I just try to remember what someone once told me "Good things come to those who wait" Like my doggies!
check out http://www.sos.state.mn.us/
for good resources on how to start your own non profit business. Click on Business/non profit tab and there will be info on 'how to', forms, resources and contacts. You will also need to go to this web page eventually if you want to apply for a non profit status, so it is good to familiarize yourself with it. Just be patient it will always take longer then you anticipated, so don't get discouraged. In the meantime you can work on other things on your long list! Currently D.O.G.S is busy working on:
- Board member recruitment
- logo
- website
- business cards
- volunteer database
- holding our first official meeting: Wed. Nov 7th (if you are interested please contact me and we would be happy to have you sit in. We are always welcoming any feed back, suggestions, or just another friendly face!
One friendly word of advice-it is easy to want to work on everything and anything, however remember to prioritize in order to be efficient. Our logic behind tackling social media and PR is that we need to spread the word about us, to gain support, and to let others know that we are here to HELP! Simple as that right? Then a volunteer database is helpful to assist with all these social media, PR, recruiting ideas, etc. Till next time, hope I have good news to share with you all in the next post! :)
All the best,
Woof!
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
-Josh Billings
So treat him with what they deserve, unconditional love.
