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V O L . X X I I I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 7 – 2 0 1 8 14 BOARD OFFICERS Josh Lapierre Board Treasurer Tax Senior Manager, Baker Newman Noyes Kathleen Reid Board Secretary Dispute Resolution Consultant, Unum BOARD MEMBERS Mark Chaloupecky Architect, Port City Architecture Ann Ewing Owner, Ewing Communications Monica Girard Senior Manager, Disability RMS Marc Gup Associate Broker, Keller Williams Realty Dahlia Handman Professor of Management, University of Southern Maine Kendall Kurz Managing Partner, KDK Consulting Group Caitlin LoCascio-King Attorney/Principal, LoCascio-King Law, LLC Elaine Tselikis Owner, VisionTree Creative Consulting Established: 1911 Employees: 35 Annual revenue: $2,509,650 CONTACT Arthur P. Girard Adoption Center: 217 Landing Road Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 854-9771 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 336 Westbrook, ME 04098 (207) 854-9771 www.arlgp.org arlgp @ARLGPme MISSION STATEMENT The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland nurtures the connection between people and pets to advance animal welfare and improve the quality of life in our community. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Buxton, Cape Elizabeth, Casco, Chebeague Island, Gorham, Gray, Long Island, Peaks Island, Portland, Raymond, Scarborough, South Portland, Standish, Westbrook and Windham Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 2018 GOALS Looking ahead, the ARLGP has three projects on the horizon. We are gen- erating plans for repurposing the old facility. We are creating a professional Behavior and Training Department for shelter animals and community pets that need additional support. We will be creating a Humane Education Academy for emerging leaders in our field. Our goal is to be the destination facility for animal adoption and supportive programming for people and their pets, ensuring a healthy community for all. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES e ARLGP hosts and participates in hundreds of events and activities every year! We host three major fundraising events every year: f Fur Ball, the Party of the Year: Held in June, this event is our largest fundraiser to support our life-saving services. is celebration raises much-needed revenue to support our facility through our peak season. In 2016, Fur Ball was a record- breaking year with more than 500 supporters in attendance. f Ales for Tails, a dog-friendly brew fest: is event celebrates humans and canines in our community! More than 1,200 people and their pooches gather to enjoy a wide-variety of activity and fun at ompson's Point. f Holiday Open House kicks the holiday season off with tails wagging. Held in early December, this event includes handmade items from local artisans, Maine Christmas trees and wreaths, and lots of holiday cheer. Corporate support and community engagement are critical to the success of our events and fundraisers. Please visit www.arlgp.org for a full list of upcom- ing events and community activities. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES f Corporate sponsorships of ARLGP events are available. Local businesses have the opportunity to give back to the community and receive high-visi- bility and community engagement. f The Humanitarians Monthly Giving Club enables supporters to join the ARLGP by making an easy recurring gift every month. f The ARLGP Legacy League is a special group of individuals who designate the ARLGP in their estate plans and will continue to help homeless pets far into the future. f Direct-mail appeals as well as giving opportunities online and in-person, directly support the care of 4,000 homeless and displaced pets every year. f Cage sponsorship provides community members an opportunity to name an animal enclosure at the ARLGP. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES In 2016, more than 500 community members donated their time to support the ARLGP. Our Shelter Helpers team has over 300 regular volunteers who assist with our daily animal care activities such as dog walking, cage cleaning, grooming, socializing and feeding. Volunteers are always needed in this capacity. Our Foster Care Network is always in need of caring and devoted families able to provide animals a temporary home for rest, recuperation, medical care and socialization. Our Group/Corporate Volunteer Program welcomes volunteers from doz- ens of local businesses, schools and organizations to spend a day assisting with larger, hands-on projects at our facility while collaborating and team building with colleagues. Contributions (private and corporate) . . 43% Earned revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% TOP FUNDING SOURCES Patsy Murphy Executive Director Kevin Mahoney Board President, CFO, Community Concepts Inc.