Each philanthropic cause has its own special challenges. Here we talk to fundraising pros for a behind-the-scenes look at a variety of missions and organizations.

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

FS: What needs to be done to overcome them?
AW: We need to more effectively educate the public on the positive impact that proactive programs to end pet overpopulation and animal cruelty can have on communities both culturally and fiscally.

Animal welfare is an ongoing concern, but like most organizations with compassion-based missions, BFAS is feeling a surge of interest from post-Katrina America.