Looking for inexpensive training opportunities for your staff? Consider trainings by your Federation customized to your needs. Low on funds for training? Partner with other groups in your area to host a training.
See our calendar to view current Federation trainings being offered, or browse by the subject areas below. Please note these listings are a compilation of trainings offered by various agencies. The sponsoring agency is noted in parentheses following each offering. All training times are reflected in Pacific Standard/Daylight Time.
Animal Care & Behavior
Animal Control/Cruelty Investigations
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Foreclosure Pets: Investigating and Prosecuting the Abandonment of Pets (part of the Prosecuting Animal Abuse series) (ASPCApro Webinar)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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The Psychological Aspects of Maltreated Animals (part of the Prosecuting Animal Abuse series) (ASPCApro Webinar)
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Animal Cruelty Part III: Forensics - What You Need to Know (SKCVMA)
April 15, 2012, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - light lunch provided, 5 CE hours
North Seattle Community College
RSVP by April 10 to ACE@skcvma.org
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Investigating and Litigating Puppy Mill Cases (part of the Prosecuting Animal Abuse series) (ASPCApro Webinar)
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Shelter Operations/Programs
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Building an Effective Leadership Team (Humane Society University)
Start Date: 02/20/2012
End Date: 3/18/2012
Cost: $99
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Strategizing and Energizing to Save Lives (ASPCApro Webinar)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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What is High Quality-High Volume Spay/Neuter? (ASPCApro Webinar)
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
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Municipal Agencies Share Their Life Saving Tips (ASPCApro Webinar)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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How You'll Save More Lives in the 2012 ASPCA $100K Challenge (ASPCApro Webinar)
Choose from three sessions:
Monday, March 5, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 6, 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 8, 3:00 p.m.
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Planning for Success: Life Saving Tips from the 2011 $100K Challenge Winner - Presented by Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Executive Director, Austin Pets Alive! (TX) (ASPCApro Webinar)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Increasing Capacity for Spay/Neuter Before Big Events (ASPCApro Webinar)
Thursday, March 8 , 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Six Things Every Shelter Should Know About Change
Start Date: 04/02/2012
End Date: 5/13/2012
Cost: $149
Marketing
Volunteer Management
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Free Webinar-Getting Volunteers for Your Nonprofit: How to Find, Recruit and Develop Relationships with Volunteers (Charityhowto Webinar)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
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Mega-Fundraising Through the Care and Feeding of Volunteers (Charityhowto Webinar)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Cost: $87
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Training Volunteers and Training Staff to Work with Volunteers (Humane Society University)
Start Date: 02/06/2012
End Date: 3/4/2012
Cost: $99
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Strategic Job Design: Designing Volunteer Roles for Impact! (UWKC)
Advanced Volunteer Resource Management
March 6, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cost: $45
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Effective Volunteer Management 101, A Course for Volunteer Management Professionals (UWKC)
April 3 & 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
OR
June 12 & 26, 2012, 9:00am-4:30pm
Cost: $170
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Managing Challenging Volunteers and Resolving Conflicts (Humane Society University)
Start Date: 04/01/2012
End Date: 4/28/2012
Cost: $99
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Volunteer Recruitment and Screening (Humane Society University)
Start Date: 05/06/2012
End Date: 6/1/2012
Cost: $99
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What Are Volunteers Worth? Measuring the Value Impact of Volunteer Efforts (UWKC)
May 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cost: $45
General Non-profit
Human Resources/Career Development
Development/Grant Seeking
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Winning Grants: Finding and Approaching Foundations to Fund your Nonprofit Organization (Charityhowto Webinar)
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $79.99
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FREE Webinar: How to Report Back to Donors: From Newsletters to Annual Reports (Charityhowto Webinar)
Monday, February 27, 2012, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
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FREE Webinar: How to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out From the Pack (Charityhowto Webinar)
Monday, March 5, 2012, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
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FREE Webinar: An introduction to Nonprofit Silent Auctions: How to Raise more funds with five simple changes (Charityhowto Webinar)
Monday, March 19, 2012, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
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How to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit Now: How to find, engage and retain your nonprofit donors (Charityhowto Webinar)
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 12:00-1:30 p.m. OR
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Price: $79.99
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Wildly Successful Events: How to Get Sponsorships (Charityhowto Webinar)
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Price: $79.99
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Essentials for Fundraising Success (Humane Society University)
Start Date: 05/14/2012
End Date: 6/10/2012
Cost: $99
Board Education
OTHER TRAINING RESOURCES:
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Humane Society University offers a number of on-line courses on an ongoing basis throughout the year. With subject areas ranging from emergency management and humane law enforcement to advocacy and humane education, you'll be sure to find a course suited to your needs. Please visit the course listings on their website for more information.
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Grant Space offers a variety of courses in finding funders, foundation/corporate relations, and proposal writing. Many of these courses are recorded webinars or self-paced elearning offered at no charge. Please visit their website for a full list of offerings.
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The American Humane Association is offering a number of trainings in 2011, with series in Shelter Operations, Client Services, Leadership, and Cruelty Investigations/Law Enforcement. The AHA's Animal Protection and Well-Being Department will work with your agency to create customized training geared to your needs and within your budget. For more information, please call 303.925.9467 or email APStraining@americanhumane.org.