Headed to HSUS Expo in Fort Lauderdale this week? Be sure to stop by our booth for loads of fun and grant giveaways! If not, follow us on social and here on the blog to stay up-to-date. No matter what, have a fabulous #MaddieMonday!

Innovation Grant application cycle opens soon
Maddie’s Fund^® is offering up to $5,000 to implement a new program at your shelter or rescue organization that will advance lifesaving.  A total of $250,000 is available to be awarded each grant cycle. The grant application window will be open May 15-22, 2017. Learn more…

Up your animal organization’s social media game with free guides from Nonprofit Technology Network
The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) has teamed up with nonprofit social media expert Debra Askanase to develop three free workbooks designed to help mission-driven organizations develop and implement a social media program for their organization. Askanase is the founder of digital consulting firm Community Organizer 2.0, specializing in online strategy and digital engagement for mission-driven… Learn more…

Shelter and rescue organizations: What do you think about dog playgroups?
Dog playgroups are sprouting up in shelters all over the United States, and for good reason. We’re looking to learn more about how your organization runs and manages playgroups, as well as your personal opinion about playgroups. Do you have 10 minutes to give us your input via a short survey?Learn more…

Using foster care to increase lifesaving in large dogs
Can you place medium and large dogs with behavioral problems in foster homes and see their behavior improve? Can those dogs eventually be adopted into permanent homes? And can all of that be done safely? Those were the objectives of a 22-month long study conducted by Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Virginia. The result? Learn more…