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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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 – only Members get access to The Network, our online community for animal welfare professionals. Check out our other member benefits below.
Because They Said So...
California State Director, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Ed Jamison
Chief Executive Officer
Operation Kindness
Executive Director,
Potter League for Animals
Gloria Dorsey, DVM
Vice President of Community Education and Advocacy, Atlanta Humane Society
Joann Fuller
Brand Engagement Manager
Hill's Pet Nutrition
A Bevy of Bennies
Our Annual Conference attracts decision-makers from around the globe. The content is incredible, the connections made are invaluable, and the memories formed will fuel your dedication to this profession. Members get $200 off registration plus a 25% coupon to share with a non-member.
The Solutions Summit is an online, daylong conference in the spring which is free for members.
Top-notch self-paced online opportunities for professional development and career advancement, at a discount.
- Leadership Certificate Programs – $100 - $125 off
- Fundraising Certificate Programs - Save $126 per course
- Volunteer Engagement Certificate Program – Save $50 per course
- GrantStation
- TechImpact
- Animal Care Expo
The Network (online community)
Got a question or problem? Don’t reinvent the wheel. Need advice, guidance, or support? Tap into this group of dedicated animal welfare professionals. Crowdsourcing here is an easy, cost-effective way to seek out advice and ideas from your peers. This online community is a members-only benefit.
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)
Distinguish your skills and up your game with this animal welfare certification. Members get 50% off CAWA exam fees—that's nearly $400 in savings. If you're pursuing CAWA, your membership more than pays for itself.
Association Conferences
Our conferences attract decision-makers from around the globe. The content is incredible, the connections made are invaluable, and the memories formed will fuel your dedication to this profession. Members get a discounted rate on conference registration ($200 off) and can extend their member rate to 5-10 colleagues from their organization.
Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study
Get on-demand insights related to compensation and benefits ensure fair compensation for your staff. Members save $200 on Basic or Premium Access.
The Learning Center
Roundtable Events on Industry Trends
HR & Operations Leadership Group
Career Center
As a member of The Association, you can list new jobs for free for 30 days. Non-members pay $150 per listing, so even if you post just two jobs per year, your membership has more than paid for itself. Go ahead, pat yourself on the back for making the smart and resourceful move to join.
Member Directory
Search by name, title, organization, location, keyword and send messages directly
Members Monthly Newsletter
#leadbyassociation Weekly Industry Newsletter
Self-Paced Certificate Programs
The Association is committed to offering you top-notch self-paced online opportunities for professional development and career advancement, at a discount.
• Leadership Certificate Program – 33% off
• Fundraising Certificate Program - Save $126 per course
• Volunteer Engagement Certificate Program – Save $50 per course
Take Advantage of our Partner Discounts
• Happy Brain Science Course & Game
• GrantStation
• TechImpact
• Animal Care Expo
Regional Representative Program
This program provides several options for members to connect with their colleagues regionally.