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Save the Date & Take the Pledge: Make History With Us On June 1
Dear Friends & Colleagues, We know how invested you are in making animal welfare a more equitable and diverse profession. We are right there with you.
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Better Together: Save Big When You Bring the Whole Crew to The Spring Conference
We’re so excited to see you this June at our virtual Spring Conference, and wanted to make sure you knew about our group rates. Here’s what to do if you are a member of The Association and want to register colleagues from your organization at the discounted member rate.
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Jobs of the Month—April 2021
Did you know we have a Career Center where you can look for and post new opportunities? Here’s just a sample of the current listings. Evening Canine & Feline Caregiver, Our Companions Animal Rescue and SanctuaryManchester, CT This position cares for dogs and cats at the sanctuary, engaging in daily rounds, and exercising and socializing them.
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Judy Hunter
Shout out and our undying gratitude to this month’s featured member AND the chair of the Fundraising track for the Spring Conference Committee. Meet one great reason why Cleveland rocks! Name: Judy HunterMember of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement since: 2010Organization: Cleveland APLTitle: Senior Director of Development Q&A with Judy Hunter The Association: Describe yourself in 3 words.
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New Resources for Fighting Breed Discrimination in the Homeowners Insurance Industry
Earlier this year, we announced a new initiative to end breed discrimination in the homeowners insurance industry. Along with major animal welfare groups including Best Friends, the Humane Society of the United States, Animal Legal Defense Fund, and Humane Rescue Alliance, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement signed on to a new white paper calling for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to investigate the use of breed discrimination lists.
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COVID-19 A Year Later: Q&A with Metro Denver CAT
Earlier this year, we shined a spotlight on Metro Denver CAT. This model coalition conducts TNR and connects residents with spay/neuter and wellness resources for both owned and community cats.
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Letter From the President: The Association Is Your Association
Dear Friends & Colleagues, My uniform during the pandemic has been a T-shirt emblazoned with these words: I miss hugs and live music. And I certainly miss connecting with all of you.
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Jobs of the Month—March 2021
Did you know The Association has a Career Center where you can look for and post new opportunities? Here’s just a sample of the current listings. Development & Public Relations Manager, McKamey Animal CenterChattanooga, TN This position supports the ED in all aspects of fundraising, including donor development, cultivation, grant writing and event planning.
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7 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day
This Friday, March 5, marks Employee Appreciation Day—a day to honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams have made since last March! We asked your colleagues in the field what they were planning, and here’s a quick rundown.
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New Resource: Volunteer Program Assessment
We’re excited to share a new resource from the folks who brought you the Shelter Employee Engagement and Development Survey, also known as SeeDs. What: Volunteer Program Assessment (VPA), a comprehensive diagnostic survey focused specifically on the volunteer experience For Whom: Animal shelters with at least 30 volunteers and a brick-and-mortar location Why: We know how much you rely on your volunteers.