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Jobs of the Month—November 2022
Ready for your next adventure? Got a new position to fill? Head over to The Association’s Career Center. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities. Graphic Designer, Dumb Friends...
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Meet a CAWA: Victoria Cowper
Budgets. Strategies. Community programs. City contracts. Disaster planning… In her 23 years in the profession, Victoria Cowper, CAWA, has excelled in all aspects of sheltering and leadership—and she’s generous with...
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In Memoriam: Darlene Wohler Larson
Todd Cramer pays tribute to his mentor, Darlene Wohler Larson, a long-time animal welfare leader who passed away in October. It was Spring 2004, and I had just been hired...
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Tip of the Week: How You Doin’?
This week the focus is on EQ – Emotional Intelligence – and how you can increase yours. Overwhelmed? Anxious? One way to tame these feelings is to uncover what’s behind...
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Fall Conference: 5 Questions We Always Ask with Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ
There’s still time to join us this November 14-16 for the Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement, where you can expect carefully curated sessions on topics that are the most...
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Trick & Treat: More Cowbell Coming Your Way
Walk-ens Welcome at The Fall Conference Just in time for Halloween, we wanted to let you know that Walk-ens are definitely allowed at The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement....
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Bright Ideas: Sunshine Cart
When South Suburban Humane Society’s CEO, Emily Klehm, posted the above photo in The Association’s members-only Facebook group, her colleagues in the field were not stingy with the Love button....
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Polls Open: Cast Your Vote in The Shelter Showdown and Wagsies Awards
Support your colleagues and vote today The Shelter Showdown Voting closes tonight, Wednesday, October 26, at 11:59:59 ET Select your favorite video from our finalists: Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue...
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Tip of the Week: (Extra) Special Events
Looking for inspo for your next fundraising gala? This week, your colleagues share some themes that went over well at their organizations. The thing about animal welfare? Unlike some other...
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Invitation from The Board: “We Can’t Wait To Meet You in Person!”
Join us in New Orleans this November 14-16 The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement is less than a month away, and hundreds of your colleagues in the field are...
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Investing Up: The New “Managing Up,” Only 100X Better
Daniel Hallak, PhD, of WiLD Leaders shares a very impactful, very accessible process for creating clarity, commitment, trust, and a stronger working relationship. When you think about investing in...
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Fall Conference: 5 Questions We Always Ask with Swati Patel
Have you registered yet? Our lineup for the Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement has been carefully curated to ensure the topics are the most relevant and important to the...
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