Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA)
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Headquarters Location: Surprise, AZ
Founded: 1970
Mission: Promoting humane ideals and a professional approach to management of private or governmental animal welfare and control agencies, promoting the sharing of information among and within animal care agencies, to provide educational opportunities for members, and to enhance the positive and professional image of animal welfare and control agencies.
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Leadership
Maurine Dyer Stevens.
Maurine Dyer Stevens is the president and CEO of the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators. Previously, Maurine was the president and CEO of the California Rehabilitation Association. Maurine earned a BA from Rocky Mountain College.
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Financial Data
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Total Revenue:
$792,785
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Contact Info
Address:
15508 W Bell Road
Surprise, AZ 85374, USA
Story:
Prior to the formation of the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, directors of humane organizations throughout the country would meet at various regional meetings, legislative hearings, and national conferences. A common denominator continually expressed by many of these executives was a concern about the impact other groups may have on the humane movement, as well as the future of their own individual organizations.
As a result of these shared concerns, administrators talked about having periodic meetings exclusively for paid executives where concerns and ideas could be openly shared and discussed. As a result, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) was formally organized on April 25, 1970.
Expert Reviews of Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA)
Evidence of Impact Summary:
According to experts, the Society of Animal Welfare Executives is the industry leader for professionals in the animal welfare field. They set best practices, provide valuable networking and problem solving opportunities on an international level, and provide valuable resources such as training opportunites. Their Certified Animal Welfare Administrator program is the gold standard and recognized as a means to identify leaders in this field.See expert comments.
Organization Strengths Summary:
According to experts, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators has a very sophisticated leadership team in its board of directors. They direct and manage staff that provide superior outreach, support and marketing to its membership.See expert comments.
Areas for Improvement Summary:
According to expert opinion, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators should secure and dedicate more sponsorship funding to further its leadership position in the professionalization of the field.See expert comments.
Expert Comments: Evidence of Impact
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The Society of Animal Welfare Executives has worked at introducing and providing the only credential for animal welfare professionals while connecting professionals in sheltering to one another. | ||
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The Society of Animal Welfare Executives provides training on best practices for leaders of animal welfare organizations. | ||
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The Society of Animal Welfare Executives' professional certification program (Certified Animal Welfare Administrator) is the only standard for professionalism in executive management of humane organizations that shelter and care for animals in need. Their networking opportunities and professional level conference content for senior level leadership in the humane sheltering field is without peer. | ||
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The Society of Animal Welfare Executives offers certification and training to develop animal protection leaders. | ||
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The Society of Animal Welfare Executives is THE industry leader for professionals in the animal welfare field. They set best practices; provide valuable networking and problem solving opportunities on an international level; and provide valuable resources such as training opportunities. Their Certified Animal Welfare Administrator program is the gold standard and recognized as a means to identify leaders in this field. | ||
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This organization provides for the education and advancement of professionals in animal welfare. Their annual conference is amazing. Unfortunately, they seem a little cliquish in their connections. | ||
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The organization has helped to create a real and perceived increase in professionalism in animal welfare administration. | ||
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As a member you have access to the best minds in animal welfare. SAWA brings professionals from all over the country together to support each other and the animal welfare movement. Their listserv is a wealth of information every day. | ||
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They are a good resource for leaders in the animal welfare industry. | ||
Expert Comments: Organization Strengths
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They host a vibrant listserv for the community. | ||
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They have excellent volunteer leadership and leadership by paid staff. They host the only broadly used listserv available for professionals in this field. The organization does not fundraise to member's agencies detriment. | ||
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They are collaborative and bring together corporate and non profits' interests to create change on behalf of animals nationally. | ||
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The organization has a very sophisticated leadership team in its board of directors. They direct and manage staff that provide superior outreach, support and marketing to its membership. | ||
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Strengths: they have hired a professional staff and the organization has grown since the staff was hired. | ||
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They have good training and certification programs. | ||
Expert Comments: Areas for Improvement
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They could afford to be less cliquey. | ||
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They need to accelerate growth. | ||
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They should secure and dedicate more sponsorship funding to further its leadership position in professionalization of the field. | ||
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Even more trainings would be good for this organization. | ||
Change in Leadership |
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I would like to see a turnover in leadership. The leaders on the board and committees are the same as those that were in place over a decade ago. This is not healthy governance. | ||
Understand Field Issues Better |
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They can improve by understanding issues on the field level better. | ||
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I also have never heard of this group before; perhaps they, too, need to better advertise what they do. | ||
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They are a professional organization with big salaried administrators. | ||
Leadership
Maurine Dyer Stevens
President & CEO
President & CEO
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