16 - Defining Sanctuary Capacity And Sustainability

Executive Director Mckenzee Griffler and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss an essential metric for all sanctuaries to consider regularly: capacity. In this episode, we discuss many elements that play a role in determining an organization's capacity, including spatial, quarantine, personnel, financial, regulatory, and emergency response capacity. We talk about how the interplay between these elements can flex and change constantly, which is why it is so important to involve every member of your organization in the discussion of capacity regularly. This is the first episode of a series of conversations about this critical topic, so stay tuned! --- This Episode's Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources: Determining Your Animal Sanctuary's Capacity For Responsible Care What Does "Philosophy Of Care" Mean At The Open Sanctuary Project? Understanding Mission And Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization The Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue 25 Questions To Help Guide Responsible Intake Decisions At Your Animal Sanctuary How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary Managing Cruelty, Seizure, And Escapee Cases At Your Sanctuary Or Rescue Building And Maintaining A Good Relationship Between Your Animal Sanctuary And Veterinarians Considering Alternative Living Arrangements In Response To A Health Concern Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary The Importance Of Regular Health Checks For Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary Saying Goodbye With Respect and Safety At Your Animal Sanctuary Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary Creating An Effective Set Of Contingency Plans For Your Animal Sanctuary Cultivating Resilience At Your Animal Organization In The Face Of Inflation Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary's Zoning Rights & Restrictions Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries Microsanctuary Resource Center  --- You can learn more about our organization here! You can send us a question, comment, or topic idea here! Want more Open Sanctuary Content? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Want to support our nonprofit's work? Donate here!