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From Where I Sit: Rich Anderson

In this new Guest Voices column, animal welfare professionals share the top 3 trends they’re seeing in the industry. Rich Anderson of Anderson Impact kicks it off. When I launched Anderson Impact...
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Meet a CAWA: jme Thomas

Founder of the rock and roll-themed, foster-based Motley Zoo Animal Rescue who hangs backstage with Nickelback and Snoop Dogg to help promote rescue and adoption awareness…. Meet jme Thomas, the...
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Jobs of the Month—August 2023

Looking to spread your professional wings? Peruse a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Director of Animal Services, City of Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX This position...
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Summer Reading & Listening List

August 1, 2023, The Association
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We’re right in the middle of summer, and there’s still time to move into “beach read” mode. Grab an hour and dig into something juicy. Here are some suggestions for...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE

You know those people who are naturally enthusiastic and energized, no morning coffee necessary? Meet Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE Name & Title: Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE, Interim Chief Development Officer, Houston...
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Letter from the President: Analysis Paralysis, Innovation & Half-Baked Decisions

Wise words from The Association’s President & CEO Dear Friends & Colleagues, Sometimes I suffer from analysis paralysis.  There, I said it.  That phenomenon that occurs when an overthinking of...
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Jobs of the Month—July 2023

Looking to spread your professional wings? Peruse a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Adoptions Associate, Humane Society Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CA The Adoptions Associate is positive,...
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3 Tips for Making an Award-Winning Video

With The Wagsies animal welfare video awards in full swing, we checked in with the creator of one of last year’s winning videos for inspiration and practical tips. Thanks to...
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The Solutions Summit: Highlights, Inspiring Quotes, & Big Ideas

Thank you to all who joined us on Tuesday for The Solutions Summit—a one-day mini-conference that packed a lot of punch in four expert sessions and two group activities. The...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Tiffany Morrison

Indy Humane’s HR powerhouse talks top trends in animal welfare—and reveals a hidden talent she’s practiced ever since childhood Name & Title:  Tiffany Morrison, HR Generalist, Indy HumaneMember of The Association...
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Jobs of the Month—June 2023

Looking to spread your professional wings? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Program Supervisor—Animal Field Services, Multnomah County Animal ServicesTroutdale, OR This position...
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Early Bird Deadline Extended for 2023 Comps & Benefits Study

There’s been such an incredible response in the last few weeks to our calls to participate in the the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study that we’ve decided to extend the...
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