This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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Webinar – 9/15/20 – Virtual: Introduction to Proposal Writing – Candid Learning

Virtual

Candid Learning Presents: This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a proposal. The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal. How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. 30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline.

Free

Zoom Call – CASCAR Members – 9/15/20 – Shelter PALS Shelter Law Webinar Series – Shelter Intake Legal Aspects – Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Shelter PALS/SFSPCA

Virtual

KSMP and Shelter PALS Present: PALS attorneys discuss intake in California animal shelters. Gain a better understanding of California’s legal framework and your shelter’s legal obligations for animal intake in the state. This knowledge will in turn help shelter leaders more confidently
communicate to diverse constituents about their shelter operations and explore creative ways to optimize lifesaving in their own communities, in times of both crisis and calm.

Shelter Medicine Rounds – 9/15/20 – Housing Support and Eviction Response Programs – UW Shelter Medicine and UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

UW Shelter Medicine and UCDavis KSMP Present: This upcoming Tuesday September 15th from 3-4pm CST we will be joined by Pets for Life’s Amanda Arrington and Gabbi Chapman and HSUS TX State Director Lauren Loney to lead a discussion on the following: Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated economic challenges from COVID 19.  To keep pets in their homes, we have to keep people in their homes. Join us to talk through housing support and eviction response programs and advocacy on this important issue.

Free

Online Event – 9/15/20 – Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Work-Life Balance – HSUS/Banfield

Virtual

HSUS and Banfield Present: This presentation will focus on organizational tools and strategies for incorporating a strong work-life balance culture and building an emotionally resilient organization. We’ll reflect on productive strategies implemented by organizations during crisis and how those can help lead us to a more supportive and sustainable culture. Questions answered live in Zoom chat.

Online Course – Enrollment Opens 9/8/20, Starts 9/15/20 – Cultural Competence and Diversity – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

Virtual

VIN/VSPN Presents (fee applies): This course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race, equality and bias are in the news, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.

$63