One Tail at a Time is once again teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society for the national Back in Black adoption campaign.  This campaign focuses on getting black dogs the attention and adoption interest they so often miss out on because of misconceptions or stereotypes having to do with black dogs.

Click here for more about our featured dogs, Chevy, Major and Rue!  As an added incentive to adopters, each has a discounted fee if adopted within the month of May!

SlideRocket has started a great contest for non-profits. The 25 groups with the most presentation views by 3/15/12 will all get a chance to win cash for their cause. All you have to do is view this presentation, and share, to give us a chance to win up to $10,000! What are you waiting for? Press play!

Title:  Director of Development

Job Details:  Position has the possibility of being either part (20 hours/week) or full time (40 hours/week).  Salary will be discussed at interview, and will be within the parameters of a small non-profit.

Purpose of the Position:  The Director of Development will develop and implement fundraising goals and strategies to grow One Tail at a Time in the desired direction.  The Director will be responsible for writing grants, creating fundraising strategies, reaching out to potential donors, and developing business plans for future growth possibilities. The Director will report to the Board President & Vice President, and regularly present to the Board of Directors.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Identify applicable grants and apply for those grants
2. Create a business plan to implement the Board’s desired goals
3. Create fundraising strategies to reach approved goals
4. Create a donor database
5. Reach out to new and existing donors
6. Create new business partnerships
7. Regularly communicate with the Board of Directors

Job Requirements:

1. College degree is required, Masters or advanced degree preferred
2. A passion for companion animal welfare
3. Applicant must have proven success in fundraising
4. Grant writing experience
5. Experience drafting business plans
6. Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, a professional, tactful, mature and sincere attitude, and be able to represent the mission, goals and the policies of One Tail at a Time in a creative, credible and energetic manner
7. Must be able to work independently without constant guidance or assistance
8. Must be able to work maturely and respectfully with diverse groups of people.
9. Must be knowledgeable and comfortable with computer systems and have basic computer skills, including spreadsheet and database skills.  Experience with google docs is preferred.
10. Commitment to mission, values, goals and success of One Tail at a Time.
11. Position requires frequent access to email and ability to respond to emails in a prompt fashion.
12. Position requires ongoing access to a reliable transportation.

To Apply:

1. Visit www.onetail.org and familiarize yourself with our mission and goals.
2. Send a resume and cover letter to HeatherOTAT@gmail.com by 3/6/12.

Do you love your Valentine?  Does your Valentine love dogs?  Then send them some sugar that’s sweet for them and homeless dogs!

How to Order:
-Pick the Valentine you like (hover over photos to see the name of each dog, click to make them bigger!)
-Add a custom message (or keep the default message)
-List the e-mail address you want the Valentine sent to
-Donate $25 to homeless dogs
-Have additional instructions or questions? Email HeatherOTAT@gmail.com so we can make it perfect!

What you get:
-We will send your custom Valentine on February 14th at noon
-The email will include the custom Valentine as well as a message letting them know a donation was made in their honor
-We will list the recipients and some of the Valentines on our Facebook page, so the whole world knows how much you love your Valentine!

Pick your Valentine

Blitzen Urkel Scout Cat & Bam ET Annie Gordon Reindeer Puppies

Custom Message

E-Mail of Recipient

2011 wrap up:
110 total dog intakes
97 adoptions
5 Safe Humane Chicago’s Court Case Dogs
21 sick and injured dogs benefiting from Dutch’s Fund
24 pit bull type dogs
8 senior dogs
5 Best Friends Animal Society pup my ride puppy mill saves

Join us for a super fun fundraiser hosted by adoptable Flower Pot. Flower recently had surgery on her leg so she has gathered some great prizes to raise money for her and her friends that need medical  care.

The fundraiser will last twelve days, during which Flower will give us great prizes that donors can win.  Please consider donating to give Flower the best Muttsmas ever!

Tickets are on sale now for the 2012 Calendar Release Party, sponsored by 312 Photobooth, Jeremy Lawson Photography, Three Floyds Brewing, Truffle Truffle, Whole Foods Market Sauganash, and MANY more!

Click here to buy tickets now!

Join us for a Halloween & Adoption Party!

Saturday, October 29th from 12 – 3 pm at
Paw Naturals – 932 W. Monroe, Chicago

Will you beeee there?

Fetch Portraits will be shooting Halloween themed pet portraits.
Email support@pawnaturals.com to get your name on the waiting list!

$20 portrait fee benefiting One Tail at a Time
Every portrait participant receives a premium treat bag!

We’re also having a costume contest!
Judged at 2:30 pm
1st Place – $50 gift card
2nd Place – $30 gift card
3rd Place – $20 gift card

One Tail at a Time will be in store with adoptable dogs.

Treats for humans and pets will also be served!

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and we’re dedicating it to the Underdogs!

The lucky family that starts a foster-to-adopt with Rucca, Widget, or Remy during October will receive $50 off their adoption fee!

Rucca, Widget, and Remy are very special dogs that each have their own unique personality that sets them apart from the crowd.

Click here to read all about them!