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A new study shows a growing hiring trend to eliminate a long-standing requirement. Where does your org stand? Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field… In the animal welfare sector, we’ve...

Meet a CAWA: Stacey Price

February 11, 2024, The Association

Leadership

The Association

Dakin Humane’s Director of Development and Marketing sings the praises of CAWA—and shares her favorite two-word leadership tip. Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) Since: March 2023 The Association: Describe being...

Too Many Animals In Care, Not Enough Adoptions

February 9, 2024, Emily Tolliver

Guest Voices

Join Shelter Animals Count on February 28 for an in-depth analysis of 2023 data 2020 marked a pivotal re-set in animal welfare. In the years following, we have seen steady...

Celebrating Cindy Machado, CAWA: 40+ years of collaboration, leadership and positivity

February 6, 2024, The Association

Leadership

Honoring Marin Humane’s Director of Animal Services on her upcoming retirement A career-long animal welfare professional, Cindy Machado entered into the field more than forty years ago, when she became...

Tip of the Week: Percentage Point

February 5, 2024, The Association

Is the demographic makeup of your community reflected in your staff? In their recent webinar, Aligning DEI Programming with Strategy, Tom Hayashi, MS Ed, PhD, of The Center for Volunteer...

Jobs of the Month—February 2024

February 1, 2024, The Association

The Association

Ready to move up or move on? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. And hiring managers and HR peeps, please make a note: Members of The Association...

Tip of the Week: Communicating with Busy People

January 29, 2024, The Association

Sent an important email and no one responded? Next time, use fewer words. In his 30-minute webinar on The Science of Corresponding with Busy People, Harvard Professor Todd Rogers shared...

Tip of the Week: Mind Your Ps & QRs

January 23, 2024, The Association

Social Media & Marketing

In 2023, QR codes saw a 52.34% jump in usage since the year prior. If they’re not already part of your marketing strategy, here‘s a great (and free!) place to...

3 Resources for Working Toward a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

January 17, 2024, The Association

PetSmart’s Rory Adams cited a wealth of resources to increase belonging and inclusivity in his recent webinar, Trans* Inclusive Workplaces. Here are three you can start digging into today. “No...

Tip of the Week: Lost Pet Infographic

January 15, 2024, The Association

Do you receive calls from the community seeking help to find a lost pet? Here’s a key resource to pass on to dog owners This nifty infographic, based on research...

Tip of the Week: MLK Day of Service

January 10, 2024, The Association