Upcoming Trainings

Looking for inexpensive training opportunities for your staff? Consider trainings by The 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

• Stress Reduction and Enrichment for Shelter Cats (ASPCAPro Webinar)
  Tuesday, June 18, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
•  5th International Symposium on Non-Surgical Contraceptive Methods of Pet Population Control (Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs)
  June 20-22, 2013
  Cost: Early bird registration (before 4.20.13) - $289, Regular registration rate - $319
  Location: Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, 921 SW Sixth Ave, Portland, OR 97204
• Zeutering:  A Breakthrough Technology to Neuter Dogs (Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs)
  Sunday, June 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  Cost: $65
  Location: Portland, OR
• Adoption Options (Petfinder and PetCo Foundation)
  Spokane, WA on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Bellingham, WA on Thursday, June 27, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Cost: Petfinder Members - $10, Non-members - $20

Animal Control/Cruelty Investigations

• How Forensic Vets Help Prosecute Animal Abuse Cases (ASPCApro Webinar)
  Tuesday, May 23, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Shelter Operations/Programs

• GRACE UNDER FIRE: Effective Strategies to Calm Angry and Aggressive Individuals (The Federation)
  Friday, May 31, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Location: The 2100 Building, Community Room B, 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA
  Cost: Federation Members - $50, Non-members $65
• ASPCA/Rosalind & Franklyn Schaefer Family Equine Workshop Series
  Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Location: Spokane, Washington (Exact Location TBD)
  Cost: $25
• Play the Length of Stay Game (Where Everybody Wins) (ASPCApro Webinar)
  Wednesday, June 12, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
• Sheltering Animals & Families Together: A Solution for Abused Families (ASPCApro Webinar)
  Thursday, June 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
• Building Collaborations between Private Practice Vets & Animal Welfare Organizations (ASPCApro Webinar)
  Thursday, July 25, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Marketing

• The Basics of Engaging Donors through Direct Mail (ASPCApro Webinar)
  Tuesday, May 21, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Marketing to Dramatically Increase and Sustain Adoptions (ASPCApro Webinar)
  Wednesday, May 22, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Free Marketing Resources for Your Nonprofit (Network for Good webinar)
  Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 10 a.m.

Volunteer Management

• Effective Volunteer Resource Management 101, A Course for Volunteer Management Professionals (UWKC)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  2 Day Training- May 29 & June 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  Cost: $170
• What Are Volunteers Worth? Measuring the Impact of Volunteer Efforts (UWKC)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  May 14, 2013,  9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Cost: $45

General Non-profit

• Virtual Power: Tapping Online Tools & Strategies for Faster/Better Results (webinar)
  Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Creating Powerful Professional Videos Yourself ... on Your IPad or iPhone (webinar)
  Thursday, June 27, 2013, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Managing Time, Paper and Information (Non-profit Staff Development Coalition)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  Thursday, August 1, 2013,  9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  Cost: $139

Human Resources/Career Development

• Leader as Coach (Non-profit Staff Development Coalition)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  Tuesday, July 16, 2013,  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  Cost: $139

Development/Grant Seeking

• Grantseeking Basics (GrantSpace Webinar)
  Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Introduction to Finding Funders (GrantSpace Webinar)
  Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  or
  Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Proposal Writing Basics (GrantSpace Webinar)
  Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  or
  Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Proposal Budgeting Basics (GrantSpace Webinar)
  Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Ingredients for a Successful Grant Application (ASPCAPro Webinar)
  Thursday, June 6, 12-1 p.m.
• Funding Your Spay/Neuter Program (ASPCAPro Webinar)
  Tuesday, August 20, 12-1 p.m.

Board Education

• Speed Reading Financial Statements - Efficient Review Practices for Board Members (United Way of King County)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  Thursday, September 26, 8:30-12:00 p.m.
  Cost: $40
• Facilitating Group Dynamics & Decision Making for Boards and EDs (United Way of King County)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  Tuesday, October 1, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  Cost: $40
• Board Roles and Responsibilities (United Way of King County)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  Thursday, October 17, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  Cost: $40
• It's Your Turn: The Role of the Board Chair (United Way of King County)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  Cost: $40
• Storytelling for Board Members (United Way of King County)
  The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
  Thursday, November 14, 2013, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  Cost: $45

OTHER TRAINING RESOURCES:

• 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.
• Grant Space offers a variety of courses in finding funders, fundraising planing, developing proposals and managing non-profits. 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.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers free, online courses regarding dealing with animals in disaster situations. The courses are self-study and can be completed at your own pace.