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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Ariel Zhang
In her role as Chief Strategy Officer at The Animal Foundation, Ariel Zhang is responsible for growing the Las Vegas organization from a municipal shelter into a community support resource....
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Major Donor Bootcamp: Modeling & Advanced Analytics
Building a successful major donor program can feel like training for a marathon. It’s a long and winding road, but the journey is so rewarding. What’s better than connecting on...
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Letter From the President: See You in New Orleans
Dear Colleagues, If you are an animal welfare professional with a strong desire for continuous improvement in your leadership skills, New Orleans is the place to be this November. Join...
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Tip of the Week: No-Brainer Fundraiser
Hey there, Monday! Time once again for Tip of the Week, where we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that experts, colleagues and members of The Association have suggested...
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Video: Make Like a CEO & Invest In Yourself
We know that Breaking Happy: A Sustainable Path to Well-Being with positive psychology expert Josh Vaisman is going to be a game changer. Don’t just take our word for it—here’s...
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Jobs of the Month—September 2022
Ready for the next adventure? Got a new position to fill? Head on over to The Association’s Career Center. Here’s a sampling of the latest opportunities. Animal Services Coordinator (Marketing),...
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Tip of the Week: Get It In Writing
When it comes to the threat of eviction, this week’s tip can make all the difference in keeping pets in their homes. The scenario is all too common. A new...
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Tip of the Week: Embrace the Suck
Hey there, Monday! Time once again for Tip of the Week, where we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that experts, colleagues and members of The Association have suggested...
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Q&A with Joann Fuller
As organizations all across the nation kicked off Clear the Shelters campaigns earlier this month, Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s Brand Engagement Manager sat down with The Association’s Katherine M. Shenar. The...
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Tip of the Week: Breaktime to Make Time
Ever skipped lunch because you had too much work to do? This week’s tip demonstrates that productivity—and team morale—can actually increase when we take regular breaks. During the peak of...
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Tip of the Week: Dog-Friendly, Financially Savvy
When it comes to housing, the bias against renting to pet owners is real. And in a time when many people are facing financial hardship, the availability of animal-friendly housing...
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Meet a CAWA: Sean Hawkins, CFRE
Introducing Sean Hawkins, animal welfare lifer. As a college student, Hawkins was hired by Cleveland Amory and the Fund for Animals to establish spay/neuter clinics nationwide, and he is also...
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