Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler, Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth, and Nonprofit Specialist Julia Magnus delve into the question of mission and vision statements. Why are these two simple sentences so important for the internal operations of animal organizations, both grassroots and nonprofit? How do they help your organization interact with the community more collaboratively and productively? And how do you integrate both your internal and external community into crafting mission and vision statements thoughtfully? Listen to this episode to learn more about this important topic for animal sanctuaries and rescues!

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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization

Weighing The Costs And Benefits Of Nonprofit Status

Conflict Support For Your Animal Organization: Understanding Dominant Culture, How It Shapes Our Behaviours, And Envisioning Alternatives

Conflict Support For Your Animal Organization: Building Transformative Relationships And Tools For Challenging Dominant Culture In Everyday Interactions

Managing Requests to Take In and Help an Animal Outside the Scope of Your Sanctuary’s Mission

Strategic Planning for Educational Programming at Your Animal Sanctuary

In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?

Virtual Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options?

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