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Tip of the Week: Communicating with Busy People
Sent an important email and no one responded? Next time, use fewer words. In his 30-minute webinar on The Science of Corresponding with Busy People, Harvard Professor Todd Rogers shared...
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Tip of the Week: Mind Your Ps & QRs
In 2023, QR codes saw a 52.34% jump in usage since the year prior. If they’re not already part of your marketing strategy, here‘s a great (and free!) place to...
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Tip of the Week: Lost Pet Infographic
Do you receive calls from the community seeking help to find a lost pet? Here’s a key resource to pass on to dog owners This nifty infographic, based on research...
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Tip of the Week: MLK Day of Service
January 10, 2024, The Association
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Many of your colleagues in the field are hosting Days of Service next Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What...
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Tip of the Week: Out of Office
New Year, old topic… We’ve talked before on this blog about how vacation was once—and may still be—a dirty word in the nonprofit world, with unused time off hailed as a...
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Tip of the Week: Difficult Convos for New Managers
Leadership is hard. Here’s a recommended resource for getting comfortable with conflict “It’s always challenging for new leaders to find their balance in being a strong leader versus being liked...
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Tip of the Week: Pet Profiles Made (Really) Easy
Time-saving? Effective? Fun to read? This AI tool checks all the boxes. We shared PetSmart Charities’ Rescue Writer when it was released last month. And ever since, we’ve heard great...
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Tip of the Week: Last Call for T-Swift
There’s still time to get in on the #TaylorSwiftChallenge In a move to help shelters everywhere, last week The Pennsylvania SPCA proposed the #TaylorSwiftChallenge. A joint celebration of T-Swift’s birthday,...
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Tip of the Week: Ho Ho…Whoa!
Looking for a fear-free way for Santa to join in some photos with your shelter dogs? Photos with Santa in the shelter may be a great way to spread holiday...
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Tip of the Week: DIY Sabbatical Guide
Need a break? Explore this guide for implementing a sabbatical policy at your organization At The Annual Conference earlier this month, keynote speaker Vu Le stressed the importance of sabbaticals...
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Tip of the Week: State of Shelter Adoption Report
This just-released study provides actionable insights to better address decreasing adoption rates Too many animals, not enough adoptions…. It’s happening at animal welfare organizations all across the country. To better...
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Tip of the Week: Take Care
Inspo, ideas and incentive for getting staff to engage in the practice of self-care Self-care, we-care, take care…. While it’s hard to deny the importance of self-care for those in...
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