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The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement develops strong leaders, promotes standards of practice, and cultivates collaboration to advance the animal welfare profession with a unified voice. We Are One. Join us. 

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Two Fundraising Certificate Programs Coming This Summer

The Association Fundraising Professional Certificate Program

Designed for individuals with less than 2 years of professional fundraising experience. These six self-paced courses provide a fundamental level of fundraising knowledge to animal welfare leaders.  

The Association Fundraising Executive Certificate Program

Designed for individuals with more than 2 years of professional fundraising experience. These six self-paced courses provide a high-level overview for experienced animal welfare leaders to enhance and advance their fundraising program.  As a pre-requisite to these courses, participants are expected to have a general understanding of annual giving, fundraising terminology, and the effective use of marketing and communications.

Sign up to receive a special discount off both certificates’ fees and receive notice when enrollment is open

Certified Animal Welfare Administrator

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Join an elite group of professionals committed to excellence in the management and operation of local animal welfare and control organizations.  

5 Reasons to Become a CAWA  

Learn more about the CAWA program

The Certificate in Organizational Leadership

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Drive your organization to higher levels of team performance, operational excellence, and employee engagement with this self-paced online course.

Online Certificates in Nonprofit Management & More

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MindEdge Learning was founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators, and specializes in online education for professional development. MindEdge offers Certificate Program bundles and courses. Courses are typically are 3+ hours each and often carry credits from CFRE, SHRM, PMI, and more. MindEdge courses are approved by The Association for CAWA CE credits. Learn more about these Certificate programs:      

Compensation & Benefits Survey

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The Association gives you ongoing access to compensation and benefit information, so you can better assess your organization’s practices and stay competitive in the industry. Learn more.

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The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement: the only international society of leaders actively leading and managing community animal shelters/animal control agencies.