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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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Jobs of the Month—March 2023
Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Design & Communications Director, Shelter Animals CountRemote This position will design,...
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Your Opinion Means Everything
It’s true – your engagement with us on emerging and existing trends is so very important. Your team at The Association wants to hear from you on topics ranging from...
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Tip of the Week: Keep It Moving
One shelter shares their tip for keeping animals moving through the system. Take a look at their solution and add your ideas. We’ve heard that many organizations are “doing everything...
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2023 SEO Benchmarks: How Do Animal Welfare Organizations Stack Up?
Plus, 3 Tips to Optimize Your SEO Approach RKD Group recently released the nonprofit industry’s first-ever SEO Benchmark report that examines where each nonprofit sector stands in terms of key...
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Tip of the Week: Come Aboard, We’re Expecting You…
What spot’s even hotter than the Lido Deck? Why, the lobby at your shelter, of course. How are you ensuring that visitors feel welcome the minute they enter your facility?...
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