Shelter Learniverse

Online Conference - 7/9/21 to 7/11/21 - 2021 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference - Maddie's Fund (fee applies)
2021-07-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2021-07-10 06:30 - 15:15, 2021-07-11 06:00 - 14:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference is a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to learn from our field of highly regarded speakers. This year’s conference will feature content and key takeaways aimed at engineering our new normal together. A wide range of workshops will be offered with information you can immediately put to use, including the role of social work in animal welfare, behavior modification in a shelter setting, a live necropsy demonstration, and a session on thriving in challenging work. The conference also features a keynote address by Dr. Scott Weese, professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and author of the education website Worms & Germs.
Following the virtual event, registrants will have access to session recordings.
Benefits

Quick, easy registration
An entirely virtual, highly interactive, and engaging format
The opportunity to learn from experts in their fields

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/splash/aspca-cornell-maddies-fund-shelter-medicine-conference

Online Conference - 7/14/21 - #OpenForGood Virtual Conference - Network for Good
2021-07-14 07:00 - 12:00
Join us on Wednesday, July 14th for a free virtual fundraising conference. The #OpenForGood Virtual Conference is for organizations that had to close their doors, pivot their missions, expand their operations, or struggle to stay afloat.
We’re bringing together a group of leaders in the nonprofit space to dive into the learnings, takeaways, and changes nonprofits must understand to continue staying #OpenForGood. Learn everything from running virtual events and auctions, future-proofing your social media strategy, donor organization, digital communications, and more.
Register below for the conference to learn all the ways small nonprofits are (and always will be) #OpenForGood! Can’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recordings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/get-inspired-and-stay-openforgood/

Online Conference - 7/29/21 to 7/31/21 - AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 - AVMA (fee may apply)
2021-07-29, 2021-07-30, 2021-07-31, 2021-08-01
AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 brings the best features of AVMA’s in-person events online, so you can take part no matter where you are! Following the popularity and success of last year’s all-virtual event, this year’s convention promises to be just as engaging, inspiring, and educational as any in-person meeting.
Virtual Convention has something for every background and interest. Everyone is welcome—it’s your convention and it’s Powered By You! Gain an educational edge through best-in-class CE, workshops, panels, and lectures taught by experts in veterinary medicine. Network with colleagues, make new friends, and discover products and services that will enhance your veterinary career.
Not only can you take advantage of customized CE tracks and the chance to deepen your professional connections, AVMA Convention is also your opportunity to step back from the day-to-day, reconnect with your veterinary community, and rekindle your passion for veterinary medicine.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention

Online Conference - 8/2/21 to 8/3/21 - 2021 Tennessee Animal Care & Control Conference - ACCAT (fee applies)
2021-08-02 08:30 - 15:00, 2021-08-03 08:00 - 13:50
The Tennessee Animal Care & Control Conference is an educational conference that brings together animal control officers, humane investigators, animal care staff, shelter managers/executive directors, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, rescue workers, and animal advocates from throughout the State of Tennessee and other areas of the Southeast for an opportunity to learn, network and discover new methods, tools and services for improving their ability to help animals.
Many animal welfare professionals are responsible for multiple roles and this years annual conference will host specifically designed educational sessions for all levels in the animal welfare community.
To register for conference, please click here.
To view conference schedule and confirmed speakers, please click here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at accatinfo@gmail.com or 865-755-2276.
WEBSITE LINK: https://accat.wildapricot.org/event-3837055

Online Conference - 8/3/21 to 8/6/21 - Animal Behavior Society Annual Conference - ABS (fee may apply)
2021-08-03 06:30 - 19:30, 2021-08-04 05:30 - 18:15, 2021-08-05 05:30 - 18:15, 2021-08-06 05:30 - 18:15
Together with the ABS Meeting Planning Committee and the ABS Executive Committee, we are excited to invite you to our 2021 annual meeting. This will be the second ABS annual meeting to be held in virtual format. While we all miss the pleasures of meeting our colleagues in person during the annual meeting, the virtual format offers undeniable benefits in terms of accessibility, inclusivity, and engagement with our world-wide community of animal behaviorists. We look forward to a vibrant virtual meeting, full of good science and great interactions, that will set the stage for future hybrid ABS meetings that will include both virtual and in-person components.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/2021/

Online Conference - 9/19/21 - National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference - National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2021-09-19 07:00 - 15:30
The National Kitten Coalition invites veterinary professionals to attend our kitten-focused NKC Veterinary Conference! Join colleagues online to learn about the latest information and approaches in caring for your youngest feline patients.
This Conference program has been approved by the AAVSB for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® CE approval.
Thanks to our Conference sponsors, we are pleased to offer this Conference at a substantially reduced price of $40 USD. Registration includes access to the live sessions on September 19th and also to the session recordings and CE quizzes through December 31, 2021.
To learn about speakers and topics, and to register, please visit our website at: https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference-2021/
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference-2021/

Online Conference - 9/29/21 - Pivot! Make Your Nonprofit Adaptable To Survive What’s Next - Network for Good
2021-09-29 07:00 - 12:00
I know we’re all tired of hearing it, but these are uncertain times. With the Delta variant in the conversation, the future of fundraising remains unclear. To paraphrase the great Ross Geller, now is the time for your nonprofit to PIVOT! You need to continue to be flexible and continue to adapt to survive. We can help.
Learn How to Adapt Your Nonprofit Strategic Plan
Register today to learn how your organization can quickly shift strategies (from fundraising to marketing to events & more!) and capitalize on the biggest fundraising season of the year. Don’t cancel your plans for year-end fundraising just yet. Join our team of nonprofit experts for an inspiring day of learning and get ready for your organization to PIVOT!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/make-your-nonprofit-adaptable/

Online Conference - 10/7/21 to 10/9/21 - EVCBMAW 2021 Online Congress: Anthropomorphism – Where can it take us? - EVCBMAW (fee applies)
2021-10-07, 2021-10-08, 2021-10-09
Due to the continued situation with COVID-19 and the unpredictability of international travel and of the possibility to gather in large groups later this year, the Boards of ECAWBM, ESVCE, AWSELVA and VDWE have recently agreed to organize the 2021 conference as an entirely online event.
Early Bird registration will be open from May, 15th until June, 30th.
Registration will be closed on September, 22nd.
We promise this will be a memorable event!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.evcbmaw.org/

Online Conference - 10/16/21 - 2021 Online Animal Welfare Symposium for Students - HSVMA
2021-10-16 08:00 - 15:30
Join HSVMA for the 2021 Online Animal Welfare Symposium for Students!
Registration is FREE for all attendees! Saturday, October 16, 2021
8:00 am – 3:30 pm PT
The Animal Welfare Symposium is generously sponsored by: HSVMA’s partner for disability insurance, Total Planning Veterinary Services, and HSVMA’s partner for professional liability insurance: Safehold Special Risk.
HSVMA will host our 7th annual Animal Welfare Symposium for Students online again this year. With the theme of Access to Care, we will present five live lectures and two networking events. The live lectures will include a brief Q&A period after the speakers(s) have concluded their presentations. The networking sessions will provide the opportunity to chat with the speakers and other attendees in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Although geared towards veterinary and veterinary technician students, veterinary professionals and affiliates are welcome to attend. CE credit will not be available. (A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees.) Registration is FREE for all attendees! You do not have to be an HSVMA member to attend the symposium. However, upon registration you will be given the opportunity to join. If you would rather opt out, choose ‘No, thank you’ in the drop down menu and proceed with registration. Note: you will need to keep your registration username and password for access to the lectures on October 16!
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/hsvma-animal-welfare-symposium-students

Online Conference - 10/22/21 to 10/24/21 - 2021 Annual Aggression in Dogs Conference - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2021-10-22 06:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-23 06:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-24 06:00 - 14:30
Are you encountering more reactive and aggressive dogs in your day to day work? Do you have a dog who needs more help with aggressive or reactive behaviors? Would you like to learn from the best in dog training and behavior as they demonstrate their work with aggression cases? Join us for the Second Annual Conference dedicated to helping dogs with aggression.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/aggression-in-dogs-conference

Online Conference - 10/27/21 - It’s Crunch Time for Year-End Giving: Work Smarter, Not Harder - Network for Good
2021-10-27 07:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, October 27th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time
The competition for donation dollars is higher than ever this year. These time savers and creative approaches will help you exceed your goals without expanding your team.
Why should you attend?
Year-end fundraising is crucial to any nonprofit. Giving Tuesday is the biggest giving day of the year and 31% of all annual giving happens in December alone.
You need to make sure your campaign will yield the greatest results without over-exhausting your small but mighty team. That’s why you need to follow these tips and tricks to cut through the noise and work smarter, not harder!
Full Day Schedule
Session 1 – 10:00-10:30am: Productivity Tips for Fundraisers to Avoid Burnout this Year-End
Session 2 – 10:45-11:15am: Giving Tuesday – Is It Worth All the Hype? How to Maximize Fundraising Results on Giving Days
Session 3 – 11:30-12:00pm: Engaging Your Board in Year-End Fundraising – It’s the End of the Year, Not the End of the World!
Session 4 – 12:15-12:45pm: 4 Steps to Take Today to Retain Donors and After Year-End
Session 5 – 1:00-1:30pm: Unlock Giving Tuesday Success with Digital Community Building
Session 6 – 1:45-2:15pm: How to Send Compelling Fundraising Appeals That Actually Get Results
Session 7 – 2:30-3:00pm: Cut Through the Social Media Noise
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/crunch-time-for-year-end-giving/

Online Conference - 11/4/21 to 11/5/21 - Canadian Violence Link Conference - Humane Canada (fee applies)
2021-11-04 07:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-05 06:00 - 14:00
Animal abuse often occurs before or alongside the abuse of people. This is known as the Violence Link. In a social system that is over taxed and underfunded, the sector marginalizes animal welfare even though evidence shows there is greater benefit in acting holistically, thereby providing better support for victims and reducing the vulnerability of animals and people.
The Canadian Violence Link Conference is an innovative, ground-breaking event that examines the link between interpersonal abuse and animal abuse, looking at the vulnerabilities in both populations and how they intersect. This biennial conference brings together criminal justice system stakeholders that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence.

What to Expect
The National Violence Link Conference is an opportunity for stakeholders whose work intersects the Violence Link to gather, learn and network. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Violence Link and learn about the latest trends and intervention strategies designed to end the cycle of violence. This two-day conference will feature interactive, engaging sessions where you can network with professionals in your region, learn how to break down silos and build important relationships that will assist you in your day to day work.

Learning and Networking Opportunities

Skills to examine the correlation between human vulnerability and animal vulnerability
An understanding of the root causes of animal abuse and its connection to interpersonal and societal violence
An ability to identify the indicators of interpersonal violence and the steps to responding
An ability to identify the indicators of animal abuse and the steps to investigation and prosecution of these crimes
The opportunity to create new networks and relationship that will enhance your work toward ending violence
The opportunity to explore community-level partnerships and collaborations

WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/cjsr/1253225

Online Conference - 11/13/21 to 11/14/21 - MCVMA 2021 Annual Conference - MCVMA (fee applies)
2021-11-13, 2021-11-14
Come join us as we will be hosting the first ever MCVMA Annual Conference. This year the conference theme is RISE: Resource | Inclusion | Support | Elevate. This conference will host an all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) speaker line-up, hours of CE ranging from DEI, wellbeing, to community medicine, and a number of exciting events and workshops.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mcvma.org/riseconference2021

Online Conference - 12/7/21 to 12/9/21 - Looking Forward: The Future of Animal Welfare - The AAWA (fee applies)
2021-12-07 10:00 - 14:00
WHAT: A three-day virtual conference to wrap up the year and propel us into 2022… and beyond
WHEN: Tuesday, December 7 – Thursday, December 9; starting at 1pm Eastern Time each day.
FOR WHOM: Anyone in animal welfare who is interested in thinking boldly and strategically to plan and support long-term growth and mission success
WHY: The content and the community. We’ll be looking at the future through various lenses, so three half-days will give us time to absorb these big topics:

Assessing the State of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Animal Welfare: Where Do We Go From Here?
COVID’s Lasting Impact on Foster Care Recruitment & Retention
More Positive, Less Punitive: Finding Balance in Humane Law Enforcement
How to Serve Your Whole Community
Technology: Your Mission’s New BFF
The DC Cat Count: What the Kitties Can Tell Us About Population Management
The Future of Work, Post COVID-19: Capitalizing on a Decade of Uncertainty & Disruption

Plus, we’ll serve up opportunities to connect with colleagues for juicy conversations on timely industry topics.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/event/future

Online Conference - 12/8/21 - Last Minute Year-End Fundraising Ideas! A Mini Virtual Conference - Network for Good
2021-12-08 10:00 - 12:15
4 speakers, 2.5 hours to make the last 23 days of the year count.
Did you know that nearly one third (31%) of annual giving occurs in December? 12% of all yearly donations take place in the last three days of the year alone!
We have the last minute fundraising hacks you need to make the most of the final days of 2021. We know you’re busy with your year-end appeals, but trust us: You don’t want to miss this!
Head into 2022 the right way, with more money for your mission. If you can’t make the live conference, register today and we’ll send the full recordings to watch on demand.
Day of schedule:
Session 1 – 1:00 EST – 1:30 EST Last Minute Legacy: How to incorporate planned giving into your year-end appeals
Session 2 – 1:35 EST – 2:05 EST 3 Ways to Transform Your Board Into a Fundraising Powerhouse
Session 3 – 2:10 EST – 2:40 EST Hacks for Better End of Year Emails: Stand out from the crowd!
Session 4 – 2:45 EST – 3:15 EST 3 Steps to Closing $10K+ Gifts by December 31st
WEBSITE LINK: http://www.networkforgood.com/resource/last-minute-year-end-ideas/
