Foster 50 Challenge: The Audio Playbook
Foster 50 Challenge: The Audio Playbook
Podcast Description
50 States. Hundreds of Shelters. One Mission.Welcome to Foster 50! Thank you for joining us on this important journey to grow your foster network programming. In our first episode, you’ll hear real talk about what actually works to build a foster program that scales and sustains. We’ll also discuss the important checkpoints of the Foster 50 program to prepare you for grant submission timing and for our national consumer launch to drive foster participation to your organization.PARTNERS:Pedigree FoundationMaddie's FundAdopt a PetThe Association for Animal Welfare AdvancementMutual RescuePetco LoveOutcomes Consulting
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to animal welfare, foster care program development, and effective volunteer engagement, with episodes discussing practical onboarding strategies, community building, and grant preparation for foster initiatives. For example, one episode dives into low-barrier foster onboarding to retain volunteers, while another covers the Foster 50 Challenge to encourage participation across various organizations.
50 States. Hundreds of Shelters. One Mission.
Welcome to Foster 50! Thank you for joining us on this important journey to grow your foster network programming. In our first episode, you’ll hear real talk about what actually works to build a foster program that scales and sustains. We’ll also discuss the important checkpoints of the Foster 50 program to prepare you for grant submission timing and for our national consumer launch to drive foster participation to your organization.
PARTNERS:
Pedigree Foundation
Maddie’s Fund
Adopt a Pet
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
Mutual Rescue
Petco Love
Outcomes Consulting
Tired of asking the same people over and over to foster? This episode is all about fresh recruitment ideas and proven ways to bring in new faces from all parts of your community.
PLEASE NOTE: Office Hours have been changed due to the Memorial Day holiday. They will now be Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, and Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3pm ET/12pm PT
GUESTS:
- Whitney Fang, Founding Executive Director, Hearts and Bones Rescue
- Meaghan Colville, Founder and Director of Shelter Operations, Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society
- Lauren Nickerson, Executive Director, Hawaii Island Humane Society
- Sam Wolfman, Director of Behavior and Pathway Planning, Animal Welfare League of Arlington
LINKS:
- Foster Caregiver Recruitment resource collection
- Foster Caregiver Market Research Report
- Comprehensive Recruitment Plan
- Need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help! (3 min. read)
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