Search Search Search Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership (-) Managing People Resources Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Adoption & Placement Active FiltersManaging People Resources Group 9 Clear All Leadership Is a Practice: Why You Don’t Need Authority to Lead How can you be a more effective leader? This webinar explores how leadership is more than just authority. Top Tips for Volunteer Success in an Animal Shelter or Rescue Read our top tips for finding, motivating, and retaining one of your most important assets – your animal shelter volunteers. Participatory Communications Survey for Staff This sample survey can help your staff and leadership communicate more effectively. How to Use Whiteboards to Share Information about Shelter Animals Sharing information about animals in your care is critical. Use these tips for creating effective whiteboards—and get a few ideas for other ways to convey important information visually. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. They Did It: Hired a Social Worker for Their Animal Shelter Gateway Pet Guardians hired a Community Support Manager to support the people and pets in their community Saving Lives with Extended Adoption Hours Learn how to better serve your community and save more lives by extending your adoption hours. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool.