Thursday, October 8th at 1pm ET
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Webinar – 11/10/20 – Lessons from 2020: How the Animal Welfare CommUNITY has Been Impacted & Where to Go From Here – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:There is no doubt that just about every aspect of animal welfare has been touched in 2020. We bring together some of our top Petfinder Pro Adoption Options speakers to talk about the impact 2020 has made in our field and discuss some important takeaways for moving the industry forward, together. Join Katie Schmuke with our Adoption Options speakers, Kim Wolf, Sandy Rees, Emily Grossheider, and Caitlin Quinn for a can’t-miss discussion.
This webinar has been pre-approved for:
- 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
- 1 NACA CE
- 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.
To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf5
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Webinar – 10/27/20 – Everything I Know About Resilience I Learned from My Shelter Dog – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:
We’ve all faced challenges in our time in animal welfare, but 2020 has brought many of us to a whole new definition of “roll-over!” How can we muster the strength to keep doing the work on behalf of the animals we love so much? Be inspired by them, of course! In this presentation, we’ll talk about what we can learn from some of the most moving shelter dogs about resilience, stress as adaptation, and quality of life for pets and the people that care for them.
This webinar has been pre-approved for:
- 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
- 1 NACA CE
- 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.
To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf4
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Communication Through Transition
When we are going through a big change, especially change that was unplanned, it can be difficult to stop and communicate the process with our stakeholders. Not only are we consumed with managing our evolving processes, but it’s hard to speak with certainty when things are fluid. When you think about speeding down an unfamiliar hill on your bike, it’s probably not your first instinct to narrate your every move.
Still, change management experts tell us that now is not the time to keep quiet. Even when our process is in flux, it is to our advantage to communicate early and often with stakeholders to ensure we are telling our own story and not leaving space for blanks to be filled in by those that are not fully informed. Does the idea sound daunting? Not sure where to start?
The role of strategic communication during change management cycles is a popular topic any day, but the shift of our world on its axis has propelled this discussion to the front of the interwebs. There’s a plethora of sound guidance to be had and, for once, an almost unanimous agreement: A good change management strategy requires a detailed plan that considers each of your stakeholder groups and addresses the fears associated with their particular investment.
In this downloadable eBook, Change Management: The Role of Strategic Communication, offered by Brighter Strategies, you’ll be walked through the Change Cycle and the corresponding exercises of developing your communication strategy. You’ll also learn why Stage 2 is the most dangerous stage, making Stage 1, straight out of the gates, the most important time to start communicating and telling your story.
Example: Here’s a great little video created by VIN for the veterinary community to communicate with their clients why it’s been difficult to schedule an appointment.
Why has my veterinarian been SO busy? from VIN Practice Communications on Vimeo.
If you were a frustrated client, would you still be upset after watching this? Or does the vulnerability, clarity, transparency, and your-safety-first messaging have you making a note to send a thank you message (with a hug inside) to your own veterinarian right now?
If we want our community to have our back during times of transition, we have to remember to take them along for the ride from the beginning. Tell your story before someone tells it for you. Show your stakeholders how you are not only adapting but thriving (or at least trying to) in the face of crisis. Talk to them even when you are just trying something out.
Have you created a video similar to the one VIN created? We’ll be talking about communication during transition for the next few weeks and we’d love to hear from you. Email us at sheltermedicine@ucdavis.edu and tell us about your communication strategy with your stakeholders. How are you training staff to communicate with clients? What you’re noticing is really resonating with your community members? Would you try anything differently next time?
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Webinar – 10/15/20 – Rock Solid Fundraising: strengthening your financial foothold – Best Friends
Join Best Friends’ own Trish Tolbert for a discussion about how our brand new FREE Fundraising Fundamentals course might benefit you. Our panelists are three early adopters who will share what they learned through the course and how they’re applying it in their own organizations.
You will be sent a link to the course in your registration confirmation. The course is absolutely free to use (no sign-in required) and available now! Get ahead of the game and take a test drive before the Town Hall and be ready for the audience Q&A at the end.
Moderator and Course Creator:
Trish Tolbert, development strategist for Best Friends National Embed/Mentoring teamPanelists:
Sarah Cano, community engagement coordinator, Humane Society of Harlingen
Michelle Dosson, bureau manager, Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center
Nick Walton, manager, national municipal and shelter support, Best FriendsWEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3lx4k8j
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Online Event – 10/10/20 – Puppy Mill Action Boot Camp 2020 – HSUS
SAVE THE DATE: Puppy Mill Action Boot Camp is coming to your home! The boot camp will be a free virtual event this year.
Speakers will include writer/ journalist Rory Kress, the author of The Doggie in the Window, an expose of puppy mills and the pet store connection, as well as expert animal advocates from the Humane Society of the United States and Bailing out Benji. Speakers and workshops will help you hone your animal advocacy skills. Topics will include building coalitions, passing new laws, working with media, effective outreach, and the role of law enforcement in stopping puppy mills. There will be opportunities to network with like-minded puppy mill advocates from all over the world. RSVP today!Schedule · Saturday, October 10, 2020 (in EDT)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AMInside the world of puppy mills: The pet store/puppy mill connection11:00 AM – 12:00 PMExhibit hall open hours12:00 PM – 12:40 PMPassing a law: What works and what doesn’t12:45 PM – 1:15 PMLobbying demos1:30 PM – 2:15 PMLaw enforcement and puppy mills2:15 PM – 2:45 PMExhibit hall open hours2:45 PM – 3:30 PMEngaging with the opposition: Responding to our critics with poise3:40 PM – 4:25 PMDogs, not drama! Cultivating allies and growing our support4:35 PM – 5:15 PMMedia training 101: How to be the most effective speaker for dogs5:20 PM – 5:50 PMMedia training demonstrations6:00 PM – 7:00 PMYappy hour and networking: Meet our dogs! -
ASPCA has grant funds of $2,000,000 for COVID-19 Relief for Shelters – deadline to apply 10/12/20!
ASPCA® COVID-19 Emergency Relief Request for Proposals
Timeframe: October 5th, 9:00 a.m. ET – October 12th, 2:00 p.m. ET
The ASPCA is reopening its Request for Proposals under the COVID-19 Relief Initiative and is inviting grant applications from animal welfare organizations negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We awarded $2,000,000 for this purpose in the spring and recognize that this national emergency continues to affect programs, operations, and fundraising. To provide support to counter these challenges, the ASPCA is accepting applications for general operating or program expenses to help meet budget shortfalls and support essential lifesaving services for animals such as safety net, adoptions and foster programs, and veterinary services, which are proving to be crucial in this crisis. The ASPCA is making an additional $2,000,000 available to fund grants made under this initiative.
Grant Amount
Grants will range generally from $25,000 – $50,000 and should not exceed 5% of an organization’s annual budget.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an established 501(c)(3) or governmental entity located within the United States and territories
- If a past ASPCA grant recipient, must be current on all reporting requirements
- If a 501(c)(3) organization:
- Must be an incorporated or organized legal entity in good standing with the Secretary of State in the state where the organization is incorporated or organized
- Must have a board of at least 4 members with a majority of independent members with neither board chair nor treasurer receiving compensation from the organization
This grant opportunity is available to all organizations meeting the above criteria, including organizations that applied to and/or were funded by the ASPCA’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief grant initiative in the spring of 2020.
Qualifying Fund Uses
Funding may be requested for general operating expenses to mitigate crisis-related reductions in revenue (from programs, fundraising, or other sources) or for program expenses or capacity support such as the following:
- Food distribution
- Access to veterinary care
- Eviction support
- Adoption and foster capacity
- Capacity-building for fundraising, board development, etc.
Applicants will be evaluated on our assessment of the need for the services being provided by the organization, the effectiveness of the organization’s plans to respond to the crisis, and its ability to deliver quality animal welfare services.
Complete Timeline
- The application opens Monday, October 5th at 9:00 a.m. ET and closes Monday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. ET
- Candidates will be notified via email no later than Monday, November 9th if their organizations have been selected to complete formal applications in our grant management system
How to Apply
- Review the complete requirements (pdf) and gather your documentation
- Launch the application form
Organizations that applied to the ASPCA’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief grant initiative in the spring, including those that were funded, will be routed to a shorter, supplemental application.
We recommend you prepare the required information in advance to allow you to complete the form in one session. Please be sure that all requested information is included in your responses. Applications cannot be revised after submission.
Please direct all questions to grants@aspca.org
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Webinar – 10/12/20 – The Role of Habit in Behavior – Dr. Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CCAB – PPG (fee may apply)
Free Webinar for PPG Members
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), KPA (pending), IAABC (pending)
What is habit, really? How does it impact behavior and how can we use it to improve outcomes? This webinar will cover the basics of habit and how it influences the behavior of the animals we work with (including people). We’ll also discuss how you can use it to train more effectively and to help you communicate important concepts to pet parents.
Learning Objectives:
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Define habit
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Explain how habits influence behavior
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Explain how habits are formed and changed
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Describe how habits are influenced by stress
About The Presenter
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Dr. Spaulding has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. You can find out more about her on her website. (http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/)
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3846686
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Webinar – 10/8/20 – How to Crush Your #GivingTuesday and Year-End Campaign – Network for Good
How to Crush Your #GivingTuesday and Year-End Campaign
Did you know that 1/3 of all charitable giving occurs in December? And with the rise of donations these past few months, we don’t expect it to be any different this year.Make sure you’re prepared to maximize your donations and end this year strong.
Join us as we walk you through strategies to achieve the best #GivingTuesday and year-end results. We’ll cover:
- How integrated campaigns can double your year-end donations
- Year-end templates that you can access right in your fundraising software
- How to incorporate #GivingTuesday into your efforts
- And more!
Giving season will be here before you know it! Make sure your nonprofit is prepared and ready to crush your goals.
Janet CobbPersonal Fundraising CoachNetwork for GoodAs a practical visionary, Janet Cobb integrates her skills in education, non-profit management, and fundraising, to offer innovative solutions to align money and mission. Janet has worked in and with nonprofits her entire career with a focus on fundraising and executive leadership since 2004. Janet began coaching small and early-stage nonprofits in 2014, and since then as supported over 300 organizations in the area of strategy, fundraising and communications.
Liz RaglandCustomer Marketing ManagerNetwork for GoodLiz Ragland is the Customer Marketing Manager at Network for Good. Prior to joining Network for Good, Liz worked in communications, marketing, and development serving nonprofits in the arts, advocacy, and association spaces in Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC.WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20201008-webinar-how-to-crush-your-giving-tuesday.html
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Webinar – 10/7/20 – YouTube LIVE: Lend me your ears: Tips from a dermatologist to help manage otitis – VetGirl and Merck
Join us for a complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl – Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, where Dr. Kacie Blessing, DACVD reviews canine otitis. Get some tips on how to manage and effectively treat otitis in dogs! Plus, enter the Scary Ear sweepstakes HERE!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Get free RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE! Clicking on the link above will allow you to also set a reminder! Subscribe to our channel here also so you never miss another video! The link provided is for the general VETgirl YouTube page. 1 week before the session we will update this link with the SPECIFIC LIVE video URL.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Program number: 785-43591/43890This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-7-2020-youtube-live-lend-me-your-ears-tips-from-a-dermatologist-to-help-manage-otitis/