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Canine Companions

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The expertly trained service dogs Canine Companions provides at no-charge to people with disabilities have enhanced thousands of lives. The data-driven donor marketing strategies we provide the nonprofit drive in the funds and new donors to help make it possible—doubling and tripling each, respectively, in a single year.

A collection of smartphones displaying various colorful promotional graphics related to dogs. Each screen shows images of dogs and text about events, training, and pet care. The themes include support animals, adoption, and charity events.

DIGITAL MARKETING & STRATEGY

A paid social strategy that’s going to the dogs (literally)

Competition for donor dollars is fierce—especially in paid search. But our real-time results tracking showed us puppies on paid social really pays off, generating twice the online donations year over year.

Promotional images for DogFest 2022 featuring different dog breeds. Includes event details,
Three digital banners featuring a yellow lab puppy and a black lab puppy wearing blue vests in a grassy area. The text reads:
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TRACKING, ANALYSIS & REPORTING

We know what donors look like (and how to find more)

Facebook isn’t just for connecting with friends; it’s great for connecting with donors, too. With Facebook users driving more donations than any other audience, our strategists target others who look (and donate) just like them—increasing new donors more than 300% in one year.

Three smartphone screens display Facebook posts from Canine Companions, featuring service dogs. Text reads:

EVENT MARKETING

We (heart) these heroes

And while recruiting new donors is key, we also help Canine Companions nurture, and strengthen their relationships, with existing ones, too. In fact, supporting their annual fundraisers is how we began working with them several years ago.

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Flyers for the 16th Annual Hearts & Heroes event by Canine Companions, featuring a soldier with a service dog, a black lab on a ship, and event details. The theme is
Flyers for the 16th Annual Hearts & Heroes Gala by Canine Companions for Independence. Images show service dogs with people. Event details on the bottom flyer, including date, time, and sponsors AutoNation, Williams, and PenFed Credit Union.
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Outcomes

Year over year

+185%

in online donations

+353%

in new donors

85%

of new donors via paid social

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