In the 50th episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss a memorable and actionable definition of sanctuary sustainability and break down its elements. We discuss assessing your current capacity needs and limitations, planning to address them in both the near and distant future, and, crucially, cultivating the resilience to anticipate and strategically adapt to unforeseen future challenges. We also thank our community members and supporters who consistently provide guiding input, and look forward to creating even more resources to make every sanctuary a success story! ---

This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• Animal Sanctuary Sustainability: Defining and Implementing Plans For Resiliency | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Going Green: Your Animal Sanctuary And The Environment | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible Care | The Open Sanctuary Project 

• Care Staff Retention At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project 

• Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
• How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
• How To Raise Money For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project
• How To Develop A Fundraising Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary  | The Open Sanctuary Project
• Year-End Fundraising For Your Animal Organization  | The Open Sanctuary Project
• A Complete Guide To Major Donor Fundraising At Your Animal Sanctuary  | The Open Sanctuary Project
• Developing A Grant Program At Your Animal Sanctuary  | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Creating An Effective Set Of Contingency Plans For Your Animal Sanctuary  | The Open Sanctuary Project

• The Open Sanctuary Project’s Contingency Planning Workbook  | The Open Sanctuary Project
• Nonprofit Board Basics For Animal Sanctuaries  | The Open Sanctuary Project
• Succession Planning: A Necessary Component Of Responsible Animal Sanctuary Management  | The Open Sanctuary Project

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