About TIM
My background
Tim Crum is a nationally recognized expert in fundraising, board governance, and shelter operations within the animal shelter industry. He frequently speaks at national and regional conferences, having presented over 300 times. In 2008, Tim founded Animal Shelter Fundraising and has since consulted with more than 300 animal welfare groups across the United States, raising over $400 million. In 2013, he co-founded Animal Shelter Services to assist animal shelters and rescue groups with various operational issues, including shelter evaluations, board development, and interim management. His companies have received awards four times for their outstanding work.
AWARD WINNER
3X winner (2015, 2016 & 2019) of the International Business Excellence Award for Best Animal Welfare Fundraising Organization in the U.S.A. from Acquisition International
PET GUARDIAN
Tim shares his home with three rescue dogs - a terrier adopted from MS, a Cairn Terrier mix adopted from CA, and most recently an Irish Wolfhound mix adopted from MS.
DAD
Tim is proud to have two teens - a daughter and a son.
HOCKEY PLAYER
When Tim isn't working or playing with his dogs or kids, he can be found playing hockey on a frozen sheet of ice. Tim's team has won the League Championship 3X in four years!
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
Acquisition International Magazine's Business Excellence Awards, Best Animal Welfare Fundraising Organisation - USA" 2019.
Marquis Who's Who in the World 2018.
Corporate LiveWire's Innovation & Excellence Award (Finalist). 2017.
Honor Society. 2016.
Acquisition International Magazine's Business Excellence Awards, Best Animal Welfare Fundraising Organisation - USA" 2015.
Acquisition International Magazine's Business Excellence Awards, "Award for Excellence in Animal Welfare" 2007.
13th Communicator Awards. Golden Quill Award. 2007.
Cambridge "Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals" 2004.
National Register's "Who's Who in Executives and Professionals"