Turn Your Passion for Cats into Action–Enroll in the Community Cat Program Management Course!
Are you ready to make a bigger impact in your community? Our Community Cat Program Management Course is now open for registration for the January 2025 session! This one-of-a-kind, fully comprehensive eight-week certificate program covers every critical aspect of building and managing a successful community cat initiative. The inaugural 2024 offering sold out, so don't miss the chance to grab your spot now!
https://uc.pacific.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=3508103&selectedProgramAreaId=20924&selectedProgramStreamId=20939
Led by Stacy LeBaron (Community Cats Podcast & United Spay Alliance) and Elizabeth Finch (Community Cats Podcast), in partnership with University of the Pacific, Benerd College, this course is designed to give you the practical knowledge and skills to run effective, sustainable programs.
Course Highlights:
- Beyond the Fundamentals - Master trap-neuter-return, the foundation of community cat management
- Community Outreach & Education - Learn how to engage your community and properly market your program
- Legal & Ethical Considerations - Navigate laws and best practices to protect both cats and your program
- Building Strong Community Partnerships - Creating collaborations for maximum impact
- Volunteer Management - Recruit, train, and retain passionate volunteers to fuel your efforts
- Colony Management and Complaint Mitigation - effectively manage cat colonies while addressing concerns from the public
- Funding and Sustainability - Secure funding and create a long-term plan for ongoing success
This course is ideal for nonprofit leaders, community advocates, veterinary students, animal welfare professionals, animal control offers, and anyone ready to turn their passion for helping cats into lasting action.
Course Dates: January 13 - March 9, 2025
Cost: $429
https://uc.pacific.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=3508103&selectedProgramAreaId=20924&selectedProgramStreamId=20939
Scholarship Opportunity–Apply Now!
Thanks to the generosity of Community Cat Champions, we're excited to offer the Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, which covers the full course cost for one deserving participant. Applications are open through November 15th–don't miss this chance to further your skills without financial barriers!
Let's work together to create a better future for our communities and their cats.
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Stacy LeBaron
Head Cat
The Community Cats Podcast
Warren VT
978-239-2090
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