Tim Crum
Helping Animal Shelters Build Stronger Organizations, Better Leadership, and Sustainable Futures
For nearly three decades, Tim Crum has helped animal shelters, humane societies, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations strengthen operations, improve governance, increase fundraising success, and achieve meaningful
Tim's Impact
A Legacy of Leadership in Animal Welfare
✅ 300+ Organizations Served
✅ 4 Published Books
✅ Hundreds of Presentations Delivered
✅ 28 Years of Industry Experience
✅ 4-Time Award-Winning Firm
✅ 1 Lifetime Achievement Award
✅ National and International Speaker
A Trusted Voice in Animal Sheltering
Tim Crum is one of the animal sheltering industry's most experienced consultants, speakers, and authors.
Having worked with more than 300 organizations throughout the United States and internationally, Tim brings practical, real-world insight to the challenges facing today's animal welfare leaders.
His work spans:
✅ Shelter Operations
✅ Board Governance
✅ Strategic Planning
✅ Shelter Assessments & Evaluations
✅ New Animal Shelter Campaigns
✅ Municipal Animal Services
✅ Feasibility Studies
✅ Leadership Development
Unlike many consultants who specialize in a single area, Tim's experience spans the entire organization, so he can help leaders address root causes rather than symptoms.
How Tim Helps Organizations
Operational Assessments
Also referred to as a shelter evaluation, or shelter audit or review.
Speaking & Training
Engaging presentations that deliver practical value.
Operational Assessments
Also referred to as a shelter evaluation, or shelter audit or review.
Governance & Leadership
Building stronger boards and executive leadership.
What Clients Have Said
Humane Society of Sedona
Humane Educational Society
“The Humane Society of Sedona has used Tim Crum for a variety of projects. We are grateful to Tim to have created a company that provides support, advocacy, consultation and training in such a personable and professional manner.”
- John Canon, President, Humane Society of Sedona
Humane Educational Society
Humane Educational Society
“Tim knows animal sheltering because he’s lived it. His firsthand experience brings practical insight to his work and recommendations that others simply can’t match.”
-Robert Citrullo, Executive Director, Humane Educational Society
Michigan Humane Society
"Attendees raved about Tim's presentation skills and content, saying that 'his workshop alone was worth the price of admission.'"
-Monica Celizic, Chief of Staff, Michigan Humane Society
The Greatest Compliment I Receive
Being called a "thought leader" is appreciated.
Being told a workshop was "worth the price of admission" is gratifying.
But what matters most is helping organizations achieve meaningful results and knowing the work made a difference.
-Tim
Books Authored by Tim Crum
Fundraising
Capital Campaigns
Board Governance
Tim provides practical strategies for building stronger fundraising programs, developing donor relationships, and creating sustainable revenue for animal shelters and rescues. As the #1 best-selling fundraising book for animal shelters, it has become a trusted resource for organizations seeking to strengthen their fundraising.
Board Governance
Capital Campaigns
Board Governance
Tim offers practical guidance for strengthening nonprofit boards, clarifying roles and responsibilities, improving accountability, and building more effective governance.
Customer Service
Capital Campaigns
Capital Campaigns
Tim shares research-based, practical strategies to build a culture of exceptional customer service and improve experiences for adopters, volunteers, staff, and the community.
Capital Campaigns
Capital Campaigns
Capital Campaigns
Tim provides a practical roadmap for planning successful capital campaigns, evaluating organizational readiness, and raising funds for new or improved shelter facilities. It is the only book of its kind dedicated specifically to capital campaigns in animal sheltering.