Boykin Spaniel Rescue
Boykin Spaniel Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of at-risk, purebred, Boykin Spaniels.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Boykin Spaniels are becoming a popular breed in the United States. While the breed is known as a companionable hunting dog, it is also known as a great family dog. That said, the dogs need a job, exercise and stimulation. More and more we see dogs being surrendered when their owners can no longer care for them. In addition, we take in many dogs with medical or emotional needs that need rehabilitation in order to become adoptable. There are some that will need lifelong, specialized care. Those who need lifelong, specialized, care will remain in our Permanent Foster Care Program. Boykin Spaniel Rescue's role is to be a safe place for all at-risk dogs, who need rehabilitation and rehoming.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Julia Horner Permanent Foster Care Program
Many of the dogs that come into BSR's care are of advanced age, and/or have significant medical or emotional issues which require extraordinary care for the rest of their lives. The PFC Program allows each of the dogs to live in a home of their own for the rest of their lives, with the financial support of BSR and the experienced Dog Care team to support them.
Seniors for Seniors Program
BSR takes in many dogs who only want to live their golden years knowing love-- sometimes for the first time in their lives. We know also that there are also approved applicants who are over 65 who are looking for the companionship and love of of a Little Brown Dog, but may on a fixed income or not able to handle a younger, more energetic Boykin. The goal of this Program is to place our sugar-faced senior dogs with those who might like go for leisurely walks, snuggle on the couch and generally spend quiet days together.
Junior Volunteer Program
We believe that good animal stewardship is instilled young. We also have a love of community service. Through the BSR JVP, we will bring these two things together for the young people of the Boykin community. Our Juniors will learn about the Boykin Spaniel breed, and some of the issues the rescues we serve face. They will have the opportunity to educate shelters, speak to groups (such as their local Boys and Girls clubs or churches) about the breed and what we do. We will also work with them if they would like to conduct fundraisers, such as car washes or a lemonade stand. But, most importantly, we know they are our future and we want them involved and grow with us!
Brown Dogs in the Military
BSR, and the Boykin community, are very supportive of our military. We are also passionate about our dogs. BSR will network interested, approved, volunteers who wish to foster a Boykin for a deployed serviceperson. BSR will not be involved in any way in the decision making or financing of this placement; we are only a networking solution for those needing help and those needing a safe place for their LBD.
Guardian Angel Program
BSR's Guardian Angel Program allows donors to support one of our Permanent Foster dogs directly. The donors, or Guardian Angels, receive updates and photos on a quarterly basis.
BSR's Disaster Relief Program
BSR is dedicated to helping families keep their Boykin Spaniel(s) during time of disaster. We use our platforms to distribute forms of need as well as to those who can help and then match up the need with the help. This is done electronically. BSR does not intake dogs in this Program, rather we work with Boykin Spaniel Regional Clubs to help get the word out and make sure Boykin Spaniels are in a safe place until they can be reunited with their family or products/services are donated to support the dog during time of need.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Top Non-Profit from Great NonProfits 2020
Top Non-Profit from Great NonProfits 2021
Shelter Animals Count Participant 2020
Shelter Animals Count Participant 2021
Best Friends Network Partner 2020
Best Friends Network Partner 2021
Top Non-Profit from Great NonProfits 2022
Shelter Animals Count Participant 2022
Best Friends Network Partner 2022
Fear Free Shelters 2022
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of first-time donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We are very grateful that we consistently have new people finding BSR as their 'good cause'. We work hard to be a cause that our donors feel good about and the impact of their donations on many LBDs.
Number of website pageviews
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We launched our new website in January 2017. We have built and self-manage our site, which allows us greater flexibility as well as ability to share important information with our visitors.
Cost Per Dog (Standard) for time in care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We define a 'Standard" dog as one that requires basic evaluation, rehabilitation and is available for adoption within 90 days of intake.
Number of New Volunteers Approved
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
BSR is very fortunate to have over 500 approved Volunteers throughout the United States. Each volunteer submits an application and are approved following interview, reference checks and home visit.
Cost per Dog (LTC) for time in care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We define a 'Long Term Care dog as one that requires longer rehabilitation requiring longer than 90 days, many for heartworm treatment. We instituted this designation in 2018.
Number of Corporate Sponsors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
BSR is very fortunate to have so many businesses support our efforts through direct donations, auction donations and portion of proceeds events.
Number of unique website visitors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our new, self-managed website launched in January 2018. Our marketing collateral and communications drive people to our website for more information in order to keep all information fresh and current
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is that 100% of Boykin Spaniels who are at-risk and can be rehabilitated receive the care that they need. In addition, we not only look at their rehabilitation, we strive to understand what their 'spark' is, what type of job they are best suited for so that they are adopted or fostered forever in a place where their potential will be maximized and the fit will be permanent.
From a business perspective, our goal is to be run efficiently and with transparency. The Boykin community is not as large as many breeds, but we pride ourselves in that we include all who want to become involved. We work diligently to raise the funds needed to care for our dogs and be good stewards of our funding. We want to be a nonprofit breed rescue that our community is proud of.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Dog Care:
1). Increase the number of volunteers by 15% year over year.
2) Increase the number of Permanent Fosters by 10% year over year.
3) Develop network of veterinarians and training experts to guide us in decision making and execute on rehabilitation.
4) Volunteer training for all new volunteers and fosters.
Operational:
1) Increase awareness through social media and targeted, organic reach by adding content through Facebook and Instagram, addition of a YouTube Channel as well as our Corporate Sponsor Programs.
2).Increase our transparency, providing additional information to our donors in order to be their 'good cause'.
3). Increase in the number of 'fun' fundraisers, such as online auctions (2 per year) and more diverse meet-and-greets/friendraisers (2 per year).
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Boykin Spaniel Rescue has a strong team of dedicated human resources. Our Executive Director's role is on the dog/volunteer/adopter side. She is charged with managing the day-to-day dog care, training and overseeing the Foster Mentors, Permanent Foster team and volunteers, She collaborates with the Medical Care committee, as well as our volunteer, certified Animal behaviorist to make sure that each dog receives the care and rehabilitation necessary. Each dog has a Care Plan developed based on their needs.
Our Marketing team has a calendar with communications which go out to the Boykin Spaniel community. The messaging can be for fundraising, calling for volunteers (fosters, transporters, etc). We also are very fortunate that several in the community (both breed clubs and individuals) include BSR in their activities and events, which create awareness and communicates the message of need.
Our Operations team has worked with businesses who would like to give back and who would also benefit from reaching the Boykin Spaniel community. These Corporate Sponsors donate funds, hold portion of proceeds events, donate items for the silent auctions as well as share our message through their social media and communications to further create awareness.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are very proud of the accomplishments in the last few years.
Dog Care:
1). Implementation of Care Plans. These plans are housed in a secure, online portal, which allows for all members of the team to engage in real time. This has streamlined our ability to communicate effectively which, in turn, has allowed the dogs to complete their rehabilitation more rapidly and has decreased our cost per dog.
2). We have formalized our Veterinary Advisory Panel. This volunteer team of general medicine and specialists allow BSR access to some of the best in the business, who guide us in our care of the most difficult cases as well as in new policies.
Operations.Marketing:
1). Launch of new website, online forms (making us virtually paperless), and a secure donations/contact relationship portal have streamlined our effectiveness and ability to communicate with volunteers, donors and community.
2). Our social media presence, with the addition of an Instagram and YouTube channel has increased our presence in the Boykin community. We have a calendar of posts in order to provide content related to our dogs (such as adoption announcements) as well as educational content (such as heartworm preventative reminders) as well as fun.
3). Launch of Corporate Sponsorships in 2018 was successful and the number of participants tripled in 2019.
Whats next?
1) The breed continues to gain popularity in the midwest and west. We are working diligently to expand our volunteer network with more fosters in these areas, to reduce the need to transport dogs long distances.
2). We are working on additional educational training, so our fosters and all volunteers learn best practices. Some of our dogs need specialized care. Our volunteers are willing to learn.
3). Addition of a Veterinary Pet Partner Program, so that we have a network of BSR friendly vets who know the Boykin breed and understand the importance of rescue.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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Boykin Spaniel Rescue
Board of directorsas of 04/16/2023
Susan Kahler
Boykin Spaniel Rescue
Term: 2022 - 2026
Lynn Jacobs
Lynn Jacobs EA LLC
Robert Riggs
Rexam Beverage Can
Richard Vitolo
Retired, former President Centralina Development Corporation
David D'Agresta
Retired, Master Officer, City of Tampa Police Department
Jill Freeman
Druid Road
Julie Cox-Seidel
SC House Ways and Means, founding partner of Capitol Information Affiliates LLC (CIA)
John Steinmeyer
Financial Advisor
Susan Kahler
SAS-Product Marketing; Adjunct Professor Capella University, Data Analytics
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.