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After the Finish Line - A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds
ORGANIZATION: After the Finish Line
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
After the Finish Line is an all volunteer 501 (c) 3 funding non-profit dedicated to the welfare of Thoroughbred horses that can no longer race or breed. ATFL awards year round funding to qualified rescue organizations in California and across the United States that save, rehabilitate and re-train the horses for a second career or retirement off the racetrack.
We award Monthly Emergency Funds every month of the year and fund between 2 - 6 organizations each month. The funding can be used to save horses at auctions, pay for surgery or medical expenses, pay for farrier, dental or vet expenses, provide hay and feed, pay boarding expenses or transport a Thoroughbred to safety. In 2015we awarded funding to 65 rescue organizations in 17 states helping about 250 horses. Please visit our website at, www.afterthefinishline.org .
Board members do not receive any compensation. We are all volunteers. These noble animals deserve the opportunity to transition and excel in second careers such as hunter/jumpers, dressage, trail, companion or therapy horses. After the Finish Line will be a voice for Thoroughbred horses that are not supported when their racing careers are over. Together we can make a better life for them.
After the Finish Line needs volunteers with fundraiser and grant writing skills. We host year round fundraisers. Many are held in July and August in Del Mar, CA during the Del Mar race meet. We have sponsorship, auction donation and volunteer opportunities for all our events.
After the Finish Line is also willing to train and show our volunteers how to do the needed tasks to put on successful fundraisers.
After the Finish Line has done a lot of grant research. We need volunteers who can pursue grants that have a good chance to be funded.
After the Finish Line is looking for a volunteer(s) who can input our financial information in Quick Books throughout the year.
After the Finish Line is looking for volunteers who have media experience and can help up obtain both local and national exposure.
After the Finish Line is looking for volunteers who can devote several hours a week to help us with computer and non-computer projects.
More opportunities with After the Finish Line
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About After the Finish Line
Location:
10153 Riverside Drive, Suite 397, Toluca Lake, CA 91602, US
Mission Statement
To educate the public about the health, protection, preservation and alternative career options of Thoroughbreds when their racing or breeding careers are over. To provide a quality of life for Thoroughbred horses by funding rescue and retirement organizations to help support the current Thoroughbreds in their care. To save additional Thoroughbreds from slaughter and neglect by contributing funds to the rescue and retirement organization's efforts to purchase, care for, rehabilitate and retrain horses for a non-racing career.
Description
My name is Dawn Mellen and I am the President/Founder of After the Finish Line based in Toluca Lake, California. We are a 501 (c) (3) funding non-profit dedicated to helping Thoroughbred horses that can no longer race or breed. We host fundraisers in the Del Mar and Los Angeles areas. Please visit our website at, www.afterthefinishline.org .
" The greatest victory for a Thoroughbred is not winning a race, but winning the race to live long past their days on the racetrack."
For nearly a decade I have been volunteering to help rescue organizations across the United States save, care for and rehabilitate Thoroughbred ex-racehorses and broodmares for a second career. I quickly learned that funding was the common problem for all rescues. There is a need to raise funds to help them support their existing Thoroughbreds as well as provide funding to rescue additional horses.
Because I was ready to increase my level of commitment to the Thoroughbreds I started After the Finish Line. I believe people want to help the Off Track Thoroughbreds yet they don't know how or who to donate to. The donations given to After the Finish Line enables us to award Monthly Emergency Funds to Thoroughbred rescue organizations across the United States. The funding can be used to save horses at auctions from going to slaughter, pay for surgery or medical expenses, pay for farrier, dental or vet expenses, provide hay and feed, pay boarding expenses, or transport a Thoroughbred to safety.
Board members do not receive any salary. We are all volunteers. These beautiful animals deserve the opportunity to transition into second careers such as hunter/jumpers, dressage, trail, therapeutic riding or companion horses. More and more people are becoming aware of the cruel fate that awaits many of these Thoroughbreds. They should not be forgotten in their time of need. After the Finish Line will be a voice for Off Track Thoroughbreds that are not supported when their racing careers are over. Together we can make a better life for the Thoroughbreds.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdDel Mar, CA 92014
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2016
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Donor Management
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Community Outreach
- Management
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Flexible