The Best Friends National Conference is an animal-focused gathering like no other. Where animal welfare leaders and learners from across the country and beyond come together to connect and create meaningful change on behalf of homeless pets.
From innovative fundraising and marketing strategies to the latest and greatest efforts in animal care and behavior, each session, discussion and moment will leave you inspired and armed with the information and resources you need to save lives in your community.
Building and Engaging a Board of Directors
July 17, 2015
You can unleash the best board of directors ever. Discover the traits of your ideal board members, learn to recruit the talented folks you most want, and plan ways to keep them meaningfully engaged.
Create a Blazing Hot Brand
July 17, 2015
Brand your organization, stand out from the sea of nonprofits in your community, attract more donors, volunteers and community support.
Fundraising Basics
July 17, 2015
Fundraising: The right people, the right time, the right message, is it as simple as that?
Fundraisings Hidden Power
July 17, 2015
Want to learn how to build lasting relationships with donors, ask for more money, get your donors to find other donors, and build a volunteer team devoted to asking for money?
Getting to No Kill Austin Texas
July 17, 2015
As the largest no-kill city in the country, Austin Texas, knows how to turn things around. Find out how they did it!
Getting to No Kill Los Angeles
July 17, 2015
What is the "secret sauce” that created No-kill Los Angeles’ rapid success? Come learn how Best Friends’ NKLA initiative formed public/private partnerships, created a strong coalition, and broke through misconceptions to save many more lives in L.A.
Granted: Managing Grant Funds
July 17, 2015
Are you intimidated by the grant proposal process? Don't be!
How to Win Friends and Influence Lifesaving
July 17, 2015
Learn how to leverage allied and rival organizations toward a common goal. You can accomplish great things with the strength of active, united coalitions, find out how in this presentation!
Learning to Lead
July 17, 2015
It takes leadership to save animals. There are many different ways to lead, and many different ways to make decisions. Find out how to maximize your leadership skills to affect the most change.
Motivating Donors
July 17, 2015
Do you know what your donors want, why they are involved and what their expectations are of your organization? Find out!
Raising Funds Digitally
July 17, 2015
Increase your reach through the power of online and email fundraising!
Ready, Steady, Go
July 17, 2015
Evolve and grow - that's the blueprint for a vibrant organization, but many of us resist change, especially when we can't see the need for it. How can we change and continue to move the ball forward?
Smart Money
July 17, 2015
Where can your fundraising efforts reap the biggest rewards? Find out in this presentation from Best Friends National Conference!
Working for Peace: Effective Conflict Resolution
July 17, 2015
Conflict can actually strengthen relationships, increase creativity and lead to solutions. Learn how to turn disagreements into doorways for collaboration and teamwork.