Join this discussion to hear from three shelter leaders who have navigated mergers and organizational consolidations. We’ll share our approach, what went well, what didn’t, what we’d do differently, and what the impact has been. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1e2TBiL7h5gmXTrB2UEvfE5AnhVtujF5I/edit...

With increasing numbers of pets entering shelters in need of proactive behavior care, there is an urgent need for comprehensive, reinforcement-based behavior intervention at the individual animal level beyond the shelter environment. This session will help your organization develop behavior case management solutions for pets - yes, not just dogs! - in need through professional trainer foster recruitment.

From kitten yoga to the #BettyWhiteChallenge, yappy hours to vehicle donation programs, there have never been more creative ways to fundraise in our communities. Yet we are facing unprecedented strain on the people and systems in animal welfare. Which donation programs are worth your time and which should you say no to? Using results and experiences from Humane Society Silicon Valley, plus adopter donation beh...

This presentation will discuss reputation management for the social media marketing presence for animal welfare organizations. As social media managers regularly tackle difficult topics, it is important to create a community where followers feel free to express themselves in positive discussions. Attendees will learn how to manage a consistent brand voice across platforms, create community engagement guidelines, and how to diffuse issues with goo...

This workshop would walk participants through the steps needed to establish an effective advocacy program to impact both local and state government. Policy and funding are key to a shelter's success. You need to be a part of creating the solutions so that you don't end up handling a problem that was put in place without any input. The workshop will talk about grassroots and grasstops organizing, developing a compelling message, getting your board...