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Practical Tools for Showcasing Impact in Animal Sanctuaries
Presented by Dr. Sara Konrath Animal sanctuaries do more than provide safe haven—they inspire compassion, care, and conservation in their communities. This webinar, hosted by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and H.E.A.R.T., shares simple, low-cost ways to capture and showcase that impact. Discover how everyday observations, visitor feedback, and brief surveys can highlight your sanctuary’s value to funders, volunteers, and the public. With real examples and adaptable tools, we’ll show how “data is everywhere” and can be turned into…
Cultivating Compassion: Best Practices for Teaching Empathy Toward Animals
Presented by Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART) Whether you work behind the scenes or directly with visitors, you play a vital role in shaping how people, especially young people, connect with animals. Join HEART and GFAS for a dynamic one-hour webinar designed for anyone in the sanctuary community who wants to create deeper, more meaningful experiences rooted in empathy. Cultivating Compassion explores practical, research-backed strategies to nurture empathy toward animals and inspire compassionate action. You will learn ten powerful…
Effective Humane Communication Techniques for Sanctuaries
This webinar, presented by HEART (https://teachheart.org/), is designed for sanctuary staff/volunteers interested in learning how to embody empathy and compassion in their communication with young people and others who visit your sanctuary or are interested in learning more about your mission and activities. These communication techniques can be used in every setting (e.g., workplace, classroom, online). We will define humane communication, which incorporates concepts from inclusive and nonviolent communication. We will demonstrate the effectiveness of various communication approaches. Participants will…
2024 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards Virtual Ceremony
Meet and hear from all the 2024 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Award Winners!
Enhancing Trauma Recovery with Behavioral Management
Presented by: Margaret Whittaker, Wild Welfare US All too often, animals that arrive at sanctuaries require specialized care to recover and regain the ability to behave in a species-appropriate manner. This journey can be challenging for both the individual animals as well as their human caregivers. This presentation will provide an overview of how the techniques of behavioral management can enhance the recovery process. Behavioral management involves the synergy of technical and supportive elements that when used in combination, provide…
Developing Youth Service Projects to Benefit Your Sanctuary Through Youth Changemaker Clubs
Presented by: Kristina Hulvershorn, HEART This virtual training offered through HEART’s new partnership with GFAS will introduce animal sanctuary leaders to the Youth Changemaker Clubs model and explore how it can benefit their sanctuary. Participants will learn about how they can establish and support animal-focused Youth Changemaker Clubs, including the potential to receive HEART microgrants, and how to find volunteers (who can be trained by HEART) to lead clubs, minimizing the demand on sanctuary staff time. Youth Changemaker Clubs connect…
Stronger Sanctuary Teams: Using Shift Planning and Clear Communication to Enhance Resident Care and Develop Self-Sufficient, Adaptable Caregivers
Presented by: Jill Tedeschi, Healthy Herd Consulting In this webinar, we’ll explore how labor division and communication are essential for maintaining high-quality resident care programs and fostering satisfied, adaptable caregiving teams. We’ll discuss strategies for structuring efficient shifts, integrating daily and one-off tasks, and preparing for the unexpected. Additionally, we’ll dive into caregiving team dynamics, role assignments, and communication methodologies to ensure every team member is ready to provide exceptional care to sanctuary residents, no matter what the day brings.
Introduction to Grant Writing for Sanctuaries
Presented by: Stephanie Mathers, Grants 4 Animals Grants offer a unique opportunity to fund your sanctuary’s needs, such as programs, facilities projects, and medical care. But how do you get started? This presentation will cover everything you need to know about the grant process, including getting grant-ready, researching, applying for, and implementing the grants you earn.
2023 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards
View the Virtual Ceremony celebrating the work of the winners of the 2023 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards.