Posts by Caitlin Quinn
AHA Guest Speaker: Jill Garrett on Rescue Photography & More!
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Read MoreCommunications Kit: Community Partnerships
When animal services agencies connect with other organizations, businesses, and agencies, both benefit to better support people and pets where they live. Community partnerships come in all shapes and sizes, and truly the sky is the limit! But like any good partnership, success will come from clear communication and a collaborative spirit. This three-part kit…
Read MoreAHA Guest Speaker: Emily Covington on Creative Collaboration
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Read MoreWe’re Thankful
It’s that time of year — pumpkin spice has taken control of our lives and we’re prepping to eat ourselves silly with family and friends. For so many of us, this holiday season is tinged with a bit of anxiety about what the future holds. And yet, in between slices of pie and our third…
Read MoreThe Power of Our Words
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein I spend my days thinking a lot about words and the very specific language we use in the world of animal welfare. While imagery is critical to capturing attention, I’ve come to believe we really can’t separate marketing from the words and…
Read MoreCommunications Kit: Volunteer Integration
Volunteers are engaged in every area of operations in a community-centered animal shelter—fully integrated into driving forward the mission, vision, and values of the organization. There is no limit to the roles volunteers can play, calling on their interests, skills, networks, and bandwidth. Some of these roles can even be done remotely! This communications kit…
Read MoreHalloween Adoption Promo Templates
These adoption promotion templates are so cute, it’s scary! Celebrate the cutest version of spooky season with halloween-themed adoption promos, completely customizable and easy to use. Promote one pet who needs a bit of extra attention, or run an adoption special with reduced fees. When you click download you’ll be taken to the Canva templates…
Read MoreFall Adoption Promo Templates
Fall is the perfect time to spread the word about your adoptable pets: The air is crisp, pumpkin-spice is coming back, and the winter ahead puts everyone in a cozy mindset. What better way to embrace the warmth of the season than to add a new family pet into the mix? These easy to use,…
Read MoreiPhone Photography Course
Fellow member Monica Adalsteinsson is offering up a slew of new courses, starting with an iPhone photography option! She covers everything from favorite self portrait poses to the mechanics of making a cell phone shot shine. More courses coming down the pike from Monica will be added to our perk listing, so keep an eye…
Read MoreCommunications Kit: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A key way to keep people and pets together, and pets from unnecessarily entering shelters, is through community support—neighbors helping neighbors. Good communication about this topic will help your community see the importance of community support—and will also offer concrete ways they can participate. Communities are stronger when we support each other, including each other’s…
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