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!

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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.

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Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)

Distinguish your skills and up your game with the only animal welfare leadership credential. Members get 50% off CAWA exam fees—that's more than $400 in savings. Learn more.

Legislative Policy Map

Want to keep track of the animal welfare and veterinary legislation in your state or region? Use this interactive map (must be logged into member account) to see summary information and progress updates on bills that may affect your work within the community.

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

The Association’s virtual Roundtables on industry trends feature a panel of thought-leaders from within our membership. We like to champion our members. This could be you.

Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study

Get on-demand insights related to compensation and benefits. Members save $200 on Basic or Premium Access. Read more.

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

The one to read to get instantly caught up with what’s going on in the animal welfare profession. Carefully curated cross-organizational content featuring the latest trends and tips.

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. 

Regional Representative Program

This program provides several options for members to connect with their colleagues regionally.

Because They Said So...

“The Association is so important from a networking and training standpoint that anyone who plans to be in this field and excel through leadership should get involved with The Association.”

Ed Jamison
Chief Executive Officer
Operation Kindness

“If you want to be the best you can be at your job, this is the place to be to learn from others and build your knowledge and skill.”
Brad Shear
Executive Director,
Potter League for Animals