66 - "Five Things I Wish I knew" With Kim Sturla, Founder Of Animal Place

Julia, the Nonprofit Specialist at The Open Sanctuary Project, sits down with Animal Place Founder and Open Sanctuary Project Board Member Kim Sturla to continue our series sharing invaluable perspectives from leaders in the sanctuary and rescue world. In addition to founding Animal Place, Kim also served as Executive Director for a humane society, as well as the Education Director at Fund For Animals, and worked on many legislative campaigns to improve animal lives. Julia and Kim discuss five key points Kim wishes she had known before getting started in sanctuary and advocacy work- a conversation not to be missed! --- This Episode's Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources: Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  Care Staff Retention At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  The Value of Staff Cross-Training At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  Guide To Utilizing Shelter Shifts At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  Creating A Strategic Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  How To Develop A Fundraising Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  Choosing The Right Site For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary's Zoning Rights & Restrictions | The Open Sanctuary Project  What Is A Land Survey And How Can It Help Your Animal Organization? | The Open Sanctuary Project  Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project  Determining Your Animal Sanctuary's Capacity For Responsible Care | The Open Sanctuary Project  --- 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! To become a Friend of the Open Sanctuary Project, donate $10 or more monthly here!