How to get a committed board of directors for your nonprofit organization

Grant Writing & Funding · 113: Get a Committed Board, Increase Product Sales & Organize a Fundraiser with Ashia Stevens

Ashia is a true animal lover who turned her passion into a nonprofit that’s spreading!

Ashia and I discuss:

Why Ashia started her nonprofit
The mission of Once Upon a Paw (OUP)
What it takes to run a nonprofit organization
Funding sources for OUP
Getting board members, paid staff, and volunteers
Finding a grant writer for your nonprofit
Generating new fundraiser ideas
Expanding and franchising nonprofits
Ashia’s best dvice for nonprofits and consultants

Ashia’s Top Quotes:

“I’m all for the animals! Also for the people too, but I’m for the animals. I’m their little voice.”

“Pets shouldn’t suffer and people shouldn’t have to surrender their pets.”

Ashia’s Bio:

Ashia Stevens is the Executive Director at Once Upon A Paw which was started in 2015. Before she started this 501c3, Ashia worked and still currently works as a Veterinarian Technician. She have been a Vet Tech since 2011. Ashia has a six-year-old son named Dorian, 2 dogs, 1 cat, and a red tail boa snake.

Once Upon A Paw (OUP) was started on June 3, 2015. OUP is an organization that gives animals a voice and financial help to families in qualified areas. OUP covers 100 percent of expenses for dog & cats annual care. OUP also donates hundreds of pet food to families in Cook & Maricopa County areas. OUP’s goal is to decrease animal shelter rates and save more pet lives.