Membership Has Its Benefits
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is a network of animal welfare professionals who are the leaders of today and tomorrow. There is real strength in numbers, and our membership is guiding this profession and the entire humane movement into the future. Join us!
Members Get BIG Savings
Your Association membership can pay for itself in savings!

CAWA
Certification
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Conference
Registration
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Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study
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Job Postings
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Certificate Programs
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PLUS — Membership opens the door to exclusive savings, trusted resources, career development, and opportunities to help you thrive in animal welfare. Explore the benefits below.
A Bevy of Bennies
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)
Legislative Policy Map
Advocacy Help Desk
Direct access to the expertise of the Animal Policy Group (APG). Use this form to submit your question, and our partners at APG will provide timely guidance and resources.
The Annual Conference
Our conference content is incredible, the opportunities to develop connections invaluable, and the memories formed will fuel your professional growth. Membership includes $200 off conference registration plus a 25% coupon to share with a non-member.
SeeDS Assessment
Members receive a 10% discount on the science-based Shelter Employee Engagement & Development Survey assessment program.
$100-$800 value, depending on the number of employees. Discount will be applied once the evaluation process is initiated. Learn More
Executive Coaching
Save 20% on this members-only offering designed to accelerate your growth, provide expert guidance, and support your continued success as a leader in animal welfare. Learn more.
Roundtable Events on Industry Trends
Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study
Career Center
Members can list new jobs in the Career Center for FREE. Non-members pay $150 per listing, so even if you post just two jobs per year, your membership has more than paid for itself. Visit the Career Center.
HR & Operations Leadership Group
Since 2020, The Association has convened a think-tank of human resources and operations professionals from across the field. This group meets regularly to share insights, discuss challenges, and learn from one another.
Members Monthly Newsletter
Here’s where we honor, spotlight, and shout out members. You’ll also receive excusive offers and the first look at new content and career opps.
#leadbyassociation Weekly Industry Newsletter
Certificate Programs
Top-notch self-paced online opportunities for professional development and career advancement, at a discount. Learn more.
- Leadership Certificate Programs – Save $100 - $125
- Fundraising Certificate Programs – Save $126
Partner Discounts
Discover member's only savings provided by these partners.
- Animal Care Expo
- GrantStation
- TechImpact
The Leadership Summit
Members receive FREE admission to our live spring online event and its recordings.

