Here is a list of the teleseminars we have scheduled in March and April. For each one, I'll talk with the expert, and then open up the call to questions from members. The live telephone conferences will be recorded and available for download from the membership area of the NAPRP Web site at http://www.naprp.com. The following seminars have been scheduled:
March 17, 2008: Barbara Bouchet, MEd will discuss what to do when "Volunteers Run Amok." Although volunteers can be the lifeblood of an organization, "problem volunteers" can cause misery and mayhem. A licensed counselor, with degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Educational Psychology, Barbara will explain how to recognize problems and deal with them before they get out of control.
March 28, 2008: Dr. Emily Weiss, Ph.D. CAAB, ASPCA Director of Shelter Behavior Programs will discuss the Meet Your Match program. The Feline-ality and Canine-ality programs are designed to increase adoptions and reduce returns with assessment tools that help match up the right cat or dog with the right owner.
April 8, 2008: Lorna McLeod, the author of the "Grant Readiness Workbook" and an upcoming book called the "Grant Readiness Guide: A Guide for Nonprofits to Heighten the Success of Your Organization" will be on hand to talk about what organizations must do before applying for grants.
April 15, 2008: Kim Intino, CAWA, Director of Animal Sheltering Issues at the Humane Society of the United States will talk about some of the many programs HSUS has available to help rescues and shelters.
April 22, 2008: Faith Maloney, one of the founders of Best Friends Animal Society will offer tips for "Surviving and Thriving" to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue, based on her 20+ years working with animals.