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We recently had the pleasure of hosting a Strategic Networking for Success in Animal Advocacy event, with the wonderful Becca Rogers from the New Roots Institute! Becca's extensive experience in leadership development and animal advocacy provided invaluable insights for our community. Here are some of our key takeaways from the event: ?? Approximately 85% of jobs are filled through networking. Hiring managers often seek referrals before posting jobs publicly: your network matters! ?? Your LinkedIn profile can be more important than a resumé. Keeping it updated can play a key role in finding a new opportunity! ?? Don't just apply, be strategic and proactive about your application: maybe connect with someone from the organization, engage with them and enhance your prospects. ?? Always think of networking as a two-way street! Outreach isn't just about getting in touch with people and gathering information; it's also about you showcasing your skills and offering your fresh perspective. For more of these game-changing insights head to the comments! ?? ??? You can also watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/d32zfZ42

The?Hive Highlights?newsletter just dropped! ?? Don’t miss these key updates:? https://lnkd.in/gxRHZZ55 ?? Animal Advocacy Careers’ Talent Survey 2024?is out. Notable findings include: ? When hiring, organizations prefer to see more “personal background or involvement in specific networks or communities relevant to (the) organisation's goals”, “more work experience inside the movement”, and a “clearer demonstration of relevant specific skills (i.e. better work samples)” from candidates. ? Best-performing staff usually have the “ability to learn quickly”, “strong analytical and problem-solving skills”, and “creative thinking and capacity for innovation”, among other traits. ? The hardest roles to hire for include leadership and strategy, fundraising and development, and campaigns and stakeholder engagement. Compared to AAC’s?previous survey, overall talent bottlenecks remain similar with some small differences: campaigns becoming increasingly difficult to fill, while policy careers are slightly easier. Regional differences persist. ???Several grants are accepting applications with deadlines in the next few weeks! These include?Thrive Philanthropy Grants?(1 March),?the?Strategic Animal Funding Circle?(10 March), and?Animal Charity Evaluators’?2025 Movement Grants?(14 March). ?? The UK government is considering allowing insect protein in animal feed in England and Wales. This is worrying as the government explicitly says changes would “enable investment in the insect protein sector”. Take 5-10 minutes by 1 April to?tell the British government?that you’re against it. Read in full now ?? https://lnkd.in/gxRHZZ55

Last week, we had the opportunity to connect with so many incredible advocates at EA Global: Bay Area 2025... and we’re still feeling energized from the experience! ?? ?? At the Organization Fair, we were grateful to meet so many of you who stopped by our booth after being recommended to check out Hive. We also had community members drop in just to say thank you, which was a heartwarming reminder of why we do this work! ??The Farmed Animal Welfare Meetup brought together 51 (!) advocates, fostering meaningful conversations about the movement. We hosted three rounds of 1:1 chats, followed by a group discussion, sparking exciting ideas and collaborations. We can't wait to see what unfolds next! ?? Seeing so many people actively engage with us reaffirms the role of community in farmed animal advocacy. We're here to connect and support advocates, and we’re thrilled to see new relationships forming that will drive further impact for farmed animals.

We couldn't be happier for Alexandria Beck landing a new role in farmed animal welfare ?? If you're looking for new opportunities in the farmed animal welfare movement, Hive is here to support you ?? ?? Join our community to connect with advocates from all over the world, discover job opportunities, and explore ways to increase your impact: https://imaa.me/joinhive

Our Executive Director, Sofia Balderson shares a behind-the-scenes look at her day! From strategy to fundraising and collaboration to advocacy, she balances it all to help Hive thrive ?? Curious about what a day in her role looks like? Check out her post below! ??

?? We’re thrilled to share that Open Philanthropy is supporting our work with $250,000 in funding over the next two years! This funding will help us expand our programs, thereby reaching and supporting more farmed animal advocates. ?? We’re incredibly grateful for Open Philanthropy’s support and for the Hive community that makes our work possible. Over the next two years, we’re committed to continue expanding our reach, with a strong focus on neglected regions, like Latin America, Asia and Africa. As we grow our network, we want to make sure that advocates all over the world have the support and resources they need to drive positive change for farmed animals. ??Are you also an advocate looking to connect and collaborate? Join our ever-growing community here: https://tally.so/r/wkGKer ??What’s one resource or support you’d love to see Hive build next? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

We're excited to be hosting this event with Faunalytics! ?? Faunalytics' latest study explores the long-term impact of New Roots Institute’s food systems education program, designed to help U.S. high school and college students understand factory farming and develop the skills to engage in the movement. ?? Join Bj?rn Jóhann Olafsson ??, Lauren Ferrucci, and Tanwi Wangikar for a deep dive into the research - register here: https://lu.ma/2h27f1jf

The latest edition of Hive Highlights just came out!? https://lnkd.in/gZxduvKj Here is what we spotlighted: ?? Six initiatives launched across East and Southeast Asia to work with corporations on fulfilling their 2025 cage-free commitments, and with producers to improve duck welfare. ?? Vote for your favorite animal charities participating in Project for Awesome (P4A), 14?16 February. ?? Several Hive virtual events: Community Conversations: en espa?ol, Faunalytics webinar hosted by Hive, and networking workshop Read now ?? https://lnkd.in/gZxduvKj

Are you looking to make meaningful connections in the animal advocacy space, but not sure where to start? ?? Join us for an interactive and actionable workshop on strategic networking with Becca Rogers, Manager of Leadership Development at New Roots Institute. With years of experience as a career coach, Becca will guide you through concrete steps to build relationships that align with your values and career goals. There will be time to practice the skills you learned with other participants! ? ?? Wednesday, February 26?at 8am PST / 4pm UTC ?? Virtual ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gdZnnMz6

?? Meet our phenomenal Latin America lead - Alexia Dean!??? As the Community Lead for our Latin America channel, Alexia helps connect advocates, spark important discussions, and create a welcoming space for knowledge-sharing among advocates in her region. Her dedication to growing the Latin American farmed animal welfare movement is remarkable?and she has been amazing in supporting the community on Hive ?? Based in Santa Fe, Argentina, Alexia is an activist and currently serves as the Fundraising Director at Animal Libre. Animal Libre is a non-profit organization with a presence in Latin America, dedicated to promoting veganism. Passionate about leveraging technology for helping animals, Alexia is part of a team developing an AI-driven tool to facilitate the transition to veganism. Alongside her work as an animal advocate, Alexia has also been working in the telecommunications sector for over 15 years. While spending time with her beloved rescue pigeon, Didi, Alexia enjoys reading about communications and different cultures, as she believes this makes collaboration more effective. ???Want to connect with Alexia and be a part of the conversation? Join Hive Slack today:?https://tally.so/r/wkGKer Also available in Spanish:?https://tally.so/r/meEL1l