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You’re Invited: DEI Ambassadors Pilot Program
Applications for this program, which includes a 3-day in-person training in Columbus, OH, are open now through April 14 Do you represent an organization with a demonstrated commitment to advancing...
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Women’s History Month, Part I: Perfect? No Thanks, We’d Rather Be Brave & Bold
I have always listed courage as one of my personal core values, because I believe one must have courage to live the other core values you embrace. Courage doesn’t mean...
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Tip of the Week: Dog, Tagged
This week we share an idea for finding lost dogs via Missing Animal Response Network. This is a good one to pass on to your communities. “The basic concept is...
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Bright Idea: How One Shelter Used Virtual Dog Training to Reduce Adoption Returns
Today, most animal shelters typically see between 7 and 20 percent of pets returned to the organization within the first 6 months of adoption. While we in the profession know...
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Tip of the Week: Defining Roles
What’s in a name? This week’s tip digs into leadership roles and titles, and how some of your colleagues are defining these roles. Manager, Coordinator, Director, Supervisor…. Definitions for these...
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Tip of the Week: Good Reads
Earlier this year, we asked members of The Association what they were reading. Here are a few of their recs. Let us know in the comments if you’ve checked out...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Kristi Mack
The same questions—and a couple extra—we always ask. This is the first time, however, one of the answers involved a charcuterie board. Name & Title: Kristi Mack, HR Director, Humane Society...
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2023 Compensation & Benefits Study: Knowledge Is Power
It’s that time again… We’re thrilled to announce that data collection for the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study will open on Tuesday, March 14. This online benchmarking platform provides on-demand...
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Can Training Classes Help Adopted Dogs Stay In Their Homes?
Your shelter is invited to participate in new research to prevent behavioral returns Most shelters report return rates between 7 percent and 20 percent. That means up to one in...
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Tip of the Week: Ready to Roll
One shelter shares an easy way to keep retail sales rolling right along Animal welfare folx are some of the most resourceful out there, well-versed at MacGyvering cat hiding...
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Members Survey Open Through 3/23
Your opinion means everything. As we mentioned last week, we’re reaching out to ask for your thoughts on a topic we believe matters to you and the entire animal welfare...
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CAWA News: Managers of Volunteers Now Eligible for Certification
Until recently, a minimum of five years of work experience managing and supervising paid staff was an eligibility requirement for CAWA Certification. After receiving a request to revisit this requirement,...
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