The Association Blog

News, ideas & inspiration from industry leaders

News

Image

COVID-19 Comms: Messaging the Public About Their Pets

They’ve done it again—kudos to the North American COVID-19 Communication Task Force! This collaboration of animal welfare organizations across the U.S and Canada have put together a new set of...
Read More
Image

Your Top 3 Fundraising Mantras During COVID-19

COVID-19 and the quarantine are pushing us all to re-evaluate our fundraising efforts and find new ways to keep donors engaged. The Association’s Katherine Shenar discussed this with Jim Tedford,...
Read More
Image

Messaging That’s Making a Difference: Don’t Kit-Nap the Kittens!

Yes, we’re faced with a pandemic—and yes, it’s still kitten season. Yet you’ve likely got a new powerful resource in your toolkit—the current and potential foster homes in your community....
Read More
Image

7 Tips for Successful Online Board Meetings

April 28, 2020, The Association
 - 
As we navigate through these uncertain times, it’s important to be open to possibilities—and to learn to use the tech tools that are out there in effective ways. Could online...
Read More
Image

COVID-19 Coping Skills: Increasing Happiness

April 27, 2020, Brian DiGangi
 - 
Nope, that title is no joke.  Even in these stressful and uncertain times, you can find ways to boost positive emotions. The ASPCA Shelter Outreach team’s Brian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP, and Karen...
Read More
Image

Are You Ready For Disaster Response In A COVID-19 World?

With communities rallying to help their local organizations, animal shelters are expanding their impact far beyond brick-and-mortar. The Association’s Katherine Shenar and HSUS’ Kim Alboum ponder what this might mean...
Read More
Image

COVID-19 Communications: 2 Crucial Messages for Your Community

The two most important messages we need to get out to pet owners: Make a plan for your pets in the event you are unable to care for them and ensure your pets...
Read More
Image

COVID-19 Leadership Lessons: We’re All Exhausted. Now What?

April 21, 2020, The Association
 - 
Week 5 of COVID-19 Response, and the animal welfare world is collectively exhausted. How can we keep on keeping on? The HSUS’ Kim Alboum and The Association’s Katherine Shenar checked...
Read More
Image

COVID-19 Update: What March 2020 Data Is Telling Us

April 17, 2020, Sara Kent
 - 
Your data is always important. But during times of change, it’s crucial to measure the impact that COVID-19 is having on animals. Sara Kent, CEO at Shelter Animals Count, home...
Read More
Image

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Stephanie Filer

Many of you met Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s Stephanie Filer during her March 4 webinar, Taking the CRISIS out of Crisis Communications. You won’t be surprised that since then she’s...
Read More
Image

Member Spotlight: Get To Know Dr. Josh Fisher

As we celebrate National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week, we’d like to introduce you to an AC&C superhero helping to make a meaningful difference in the Charlotte, NC, community...
Read More
Image

10 Tips To Make Remote Meetings Work

With work-at-home initiatives in full gear, remote meetings are filling up our calendars. And if you ask attendees which type of meeting is the least effective, the answer is…remote meetings. Steven...
Read More