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: Pe ...
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Bonus Episode: Building and Scaling Foster Programs with Impact
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Join us for an insider’s look at building and scaling a successful foster program. In this episode, we dive into how to pilot new ideas, gain buy-in from leadership and stakeholders, and use data to drive real change. You'll also learn how to effectively market your program and get a behind-the-scenes view of one of the largest foster programs in t…
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Foster homes are great for pets, but they’re also a marketing goldmine. Learn about creating a process to market pets in foster homes and get them adopted- right from the couch. PLEASE NOTE: Applications for the 2025 Challenge have closed. GUESTS: Rachel Jones, Consultant, Rachel at the Shelter Tori Fugate, Director of Communications, Shelter Anima…
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How to Find New Fosters in Your Community
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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: Applications for the 2025 Challenge have closed. GUESTS: Whitney Fang, Founding Executive Director, Hearts and Bones Rescue Meaghan Colville, Founder and Dire…
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Welcome to the Foster 50 Challenge! 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 submi…
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Let’s talk about low-barrier foster onboarding! What works, what doesn’t, and how to make it simple enough that people actually sign up and stay involved. PLEASE NOTE: Applications for the 2025 Challenge have closed. HOSTS: Kristen Hassen, Principal, Outcomes Consulting Kelly Duer, Senior Shelter Solutions Specialist, Maddie's Fund GUESTS: Stacy Pr…
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