The Business Behind Lifesaving
The Business Behind Lifesaving explores how strong operations and intentional systems can support sustainable, community-centered sheltering. Drawing from her experience as a former small business owner and sheltering professional, TyAnn Sumpter shares how applying principles often used in successful businesses, thoughtful problem-solving, reducing barriers, and prioritizing staff and community experience can strengthen shelters and improve outcomes for animals. Through storytelling and real-world examples, this session offers a practical, compassionate lens on how operational excellence can build trust, support teams, and help more animals find and stay in homes.
The registration link is: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
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#Education and Training
#Organizational Management
#People Management (including Volunteer Integration)