Are you an animal welfare professional looking to expand your shelter’s reach and engage with new community members while generating additional revenue? If so, humane education programs allow you to do all of these things with the added benefit of creating a more compassionate community! In this course, you will learn the tools and techniques needed to garner support from your organization, create programs that fit your needs and get tips and tricks to get you started right away. If you are already facilitating humane education programs, you can dive into specific games, lessons, program details and ways to continue to amplify your audience. Topics covered include safety and liability, marketing, funding opportunities, resources at your disposal, incorporating animal ambassadors, how to measure your success, and so much more. This course was authored by the humane education team at Charleston Animal Society: De Daltorio, Chief Education Officer, Heather Grogan, Director of Humane Education, and Kylie Wiest, Humane Education Manager.
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Getting Started
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In this first module, you will learn not only how to define humane education, but also how humane education will benefit your community and your organization.
The Nitty Gritty
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Any successful business model must have a solid infrastructure. Regardless of your experience level, building a strong foundation will not only strengthen your programming, but will also help you continue to garner organizational support. While many may struggle with this step in starting or growing their program, it is arguably one of the most important. In this second module you will learn to create essential documents such as SOPs and participation waivers, develop effective strategies for marketing your programs, document measurable outcomes, and target outside funding opportunities such as grants and donors.
Programs
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This third module is the reward for getting through the first two modules. Now for the fun part! In this module you will explore all of the mission-based and revenue-generating program opportunities. Helpful tips and tricks will be provided, as well as roadblocks you may encounter, and how to overcome them.
Engagement
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Engagement is the key to success. No matter how much other important work you have done, this is the only thing that will keep participants coming back. In this final module you'll learn useful techniques for making your programs engaging.
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Certificate
3.50 CAWA & NACA CE credits | Certificate available
3.50 CAWA & NACA CE credits | Certificate available
