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Tip of the Week: URI Scoring Chart
Guidelines to assess the need for veterinary care in cats and kittens with URI Thanks to Maddie’s for their lifesaving Kitten & Cat URI Scoring Chart. The infographic provides excellent...
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Jobs of the Month—November 2025
Ready to open the door to new opportunities this Fall? Peruse a sampling of the latest offerings from The Association’s Career Center, and please pass on any opportunities to colleagues who’d be...
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Tip of the Week: Protect Your Space
…on the calendar, that is It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of constant meetings and urgent tasks that leave no room for strategy or reflection. When you’re constantly...
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Word on the Street with Shelly Moore
A closer look at a science-based, CEO-approved tool to keep staff engaged Effective and healthy organizations have long recognized the conventional wisdom that “the people make the place.” In other...
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Tip of the Week: 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector
Results show a growing tension between the demand for our services and an increase in financial constraints Last year, Nonprofit Finance Fund collected data from over 2,200 nonprofits across the...
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How Animal Welfare Organizations Can Finish 2025 Strong…
…and thrive in 2026 As we prepare for The Annual Conference in Atlanta in a few weeks, this is a terrific moment to dig into what’s working—and where we need...
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Meet the Rising Stars: The Full 2025 Lineup
The following organizations have made a commitment to the animal welfare profession and to their staff and communities by participating in the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study....
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Tip of the Week: 10 Mini Customer Service Lessons
Catch this recommended resource that’s free for a limited time Hive mind to the rescue! When an inquiring animal welfare pro put out a call in The Association’s online community...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Parts 9 & 10
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the dynamic duo rounding out our star-studded lineup Kaitlyn Gallemore, Director of...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 7 & 8
Introducing the latest additions to this star-studded lineup of emerging leaders The Association’s President & CEO, Jim Tedford, recently asked executive leaders in the field to bring their rising stars...
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Tip of the Week: Cat Superhighway Course
This free self-paced course can rev up your pathway planning for cats and kittens Authored by AAWA members Dr. Julie Levy and Monica Tarant, along with Dr. Kate Hurley, this...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 6
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the sixth to make this star-studded list Alicia Hargrove, Director of Fund...
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