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How to Host a Moonshot Forum
Josh introduced readers to the moonshot forum in his recent blog, 5 Steps to Psychological Safety in the Workplace. We were intrigued and wanted to learn more, so he graciously obliged....
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know T’ Fisher
AlignCare’s Director of Ops has done it all—and she gives a great movie recommendation to boot! Read on to meet this animal welfare superstar. Name: T’ FisherMember of The Association for...
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Spotlight On: The APA’s Senior Saviors Foster Program
Visiting pet programs are known to have a positive impact on residents of assisted-living facilities. But even better? For this week’s Innovation Bank, we’re taking a look at Senior Saviors. In this...
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7 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day
This Friday, March 5, marks Employee Appreciation Day—a day to honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams have made since last...
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Pharmaceutical Challenges in Sheltering During COVID-19
Medical and non-medical staff are cordially invited to attend our upcoming March 10 webinar, “Pharmaceutical Challenges in the Shelter.” We checked in with Lauren Forsythe, PHARMD, DICVP, FSVHP, for a sneak...
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Yes, You Can! How to Set Up Your Public Agency For Fundraising
Heard the one about government agencies not being able to accept monetary donations? For this week’s Innovation Bank, Shelly Simmons, CAWA, debunks that myth. Read her quick tips and listen to the...
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Winning Idea: El Paso Animal Services’ GIS Map Helps Get Lost Pets Home
The Association’s Pres & CEO, Jim Tedford, recently sat down with Pethealth Inc.’s Steve Zeidman and the winners of the 2020 Diane & Bob Hoover Annual Innovation Award. Read on for...
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5 Steps to Psychological Safety in the Workplace
We got your feedback on the Fall Virtual Conference, and we hear you—Josh Vaisman rocks! We’re cooking up some new Josh content–stay tuned! In the meantime, here’s a recap of...
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4 Tech-Savvy Tips For Supporting & Engaging Your Volunteers
How do all those indispensable volunteers fit into your pandemic playbook? This week’s Innovation Bank features tips and strategies for onboarding and engaging volunteers from Arizona Humane Society’s Sara Cruz-Mora. Listen to the...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Dr. Katie Broaddus
OK, everyone, buckle your seatbelt, this Q&A with the Chief Operations Officer at Austin Humane Society is going to be a fun ride. Oh, and the story of one of...
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4 Simple Stewardship Practices
David Miller, Senior Vice President, RKD Group, is back with a new blog on the importance of stewardship. Here he provides inspiration for making a new commitment to this crucial practice—and...
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Program Snapshot: Metro Denver CAT
In celebration of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, this week’s Innovation Bank features Metro Denver CAT. This model coalition conducts TNR and connects residents with spay/neuter and wellness resources for both owned...
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