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Tip of the Week: Housing Capacity Calculator

This key calculation is a crucial part of determining your capacity for care Knowing your housing capacity is crucial to operating within your humane capacity. This key calculation can also...
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Tip of the Week: Data Basics Workbook

Use this new resource to standardize your stats and make better decisions This 31-page resource just published by Shelter Animals Count is designed to help your org organize, standardize and...
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Tip of the Week: Vet Of Record Toolkit

This one’s all about helping animal welfare organizations and veterinarians build relationships and expand access to care Hot off the presses! The just-released Shelters United VOR Toolkit offers tips and...
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Tip of the Week: Sample DEI Policy

Does your organization have a DEI policy? Here’s an example statement of intent from your colleagues in the field According to The Association’s 2023 Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study, more...
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Tip of the Week: State-by-State Nonprofit Data

Looking to add to your toolkit when doing compensation reviews? There’s a map for that We have been collecting a list of helpful resources that organizations are using when doing...
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Tip of the Week: You Deserve a Break Today

Three ideas for incorporating the power of play into your daily breaks In his session at The Annual Conference this past November, “Reducing Burnout Through Play,” Gary Ware shared a...
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Tip of the Week: From Generation to Generation

Traits, influences and demographics of the 5 generations currently making up the workforce We were thrilled to hear from you that Phil Gwoke’s keynote at The Annual Conference, “Leading Across...
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Tip of the Week: McKinsey’s Year in Charts

Twelve top data visualizations that speak to global change in the business and social sectors In their session, “Adapting a Business Mindset to Animal Welfare,” at The Annual Conference, CAWAs...
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Tip of the Week: Dog Day Out Starter Guide

Happier, calmer shelter dogs? Here’s a plan for making that happen “When shelters first began sending dogs on field trips, what surprised staff the most was seeing shelter dogs who...
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Tip of the Week: Don’t Forget the Pets Handbook

Ideas and plans for providing shelter for pets and people facing housing challenges Is your organization prioritizing programs and strategies to keep people and their pets together? If so, you...
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Tip of the Week: Financially Friendly Pet Services

Share or sign on to this free searchable locator of resources for pet owners Are the populations you serve struggling to access care and resources? A new website powered by...
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Tip of the Week: Survey Says…

Five questions to ask your team to reflect on Welcome to your #MondayMotivation with Tip of the Week.  In this weekly column, we share tools, time-savers and just-plain-genius ideas that your...
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