{"id":15883,"date":"2025-12-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/?p=15883"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:02:09","slug":"case-study-squirrel-rachel-tindal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/case-study-squirrel-rachel-tindal\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Simple Calendar Became the Most Powerful Fundraising Tool for Squirrel Rehabilitation in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At PrintingCenterUSA, we are constantly inspired by people who use print to make a real difference. For New York wildlife rehabilitator Rachel Tindal, her wall calendars are more than just a collection of cute woodland faces. They are the heart of her mission, the bridge between her rescue work and the community that supports it, and her biggest fundraiser of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For six years, Rachel has trusted PrintingCenterUSA to help her bring the stories of injured and orphaned wildlife to life, one month at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Chip & Chloe Squirrel Rescue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rachel is a state-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator who volunteers her time to rescue, treat, and release injured and orphaned wildlife. Because she receives no state funding, everything she does is supported entirely by donors. Her calendar project became a vital part of sustaining the rescue, offering people a beautiful way to see exactly what their contributions make possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every animal featured in the calendar represents a life saved, a second chance, and the impact of compassion in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My printed calendars are my biggest fundraiser,” <\/em>Rachel shared. “They give supporters a visual reminder of all the animals their donations helped save during the year, with a new face to remember every month.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Running a wildlife rescue entirely on donations means every fundraising tool matters. Rachel needed a calendar that felt professional, heartfelt, and strong enough to communicate her mission without ever needing to say a word. She wanted something donors would treasure, display, and look forward to every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also needed a printer who could consistently deliver true-to-life color, durable binding, and polished finishes that truly honored the animals she worked so hard to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Printing Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For her 2026 fundraiser, Rachel printed a high quality, full color wall calendar designed to showcase the wildlife she rehabilitates throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wall Calendar Print Specs<\/strong>
Size: <\/strong>11 x 8.5 inches
Type:<\/strong> Wall calendar
Binding:<\/strong> Saddle stitch
Pages: <\/strong>28
Cover Paper: <\/strong>80 pound gloss cardstock
Inside Paper:<\/strong> 100 pound matte text
Ink: <\/strong>Full color throughout
Cover Finish:<\/strong> High gloss UV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desk Calendar Print Specs<\/strong>
Size<\/strong>\u00a08.5 x 5.5<\/strong>\u00a0(8.5<\/strong>\u00a0x\u00a05.5\u00a0<\/strong>Inch)
Type<\/strong>:\u00a0Desk Calendar
Binding<\/strong>:\u00a0Wire-O
Pages<\/strong>:\u00a012-month (26 Pages)
Ink Color<\/strong>:\u00a0(4\/4) Full Color Both Sides
Paper Stock<\/strong>:\u00a0100# Cardstock Gloss (9 pt.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The glossy cover makes each calendar feel premium and gift-worthy, while the matte interior pages preserve the natural textures and gentle expressions of each animal. This combination gives Rachel a product she can confidently share with donors, volunteers, and community supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These calendars became her most effective fundraising tool, allowing her to generate support, share each animal\u2019s story, and keep donors connected to her mission all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rachel\u2019s annual calendar does far more than raise funds. It builds community. It deepens donor relationships. It shows the real animals whose lives were saved because someone cared enough to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every page is a reminder that rescue work takes compassion, time, and resources. Her supporters get to see the difference they make with every flip of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many people, the calendar has become a yearly tradition. For Rachel, it has become the heartbeat of her fundraising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n