Key Goals
- Enhance programs that increase shelter capacity and support successful adoptions
- Implement medical, behavioural, and care practices that reflect excellence in animal sheltering and welfare
Vision
To be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare.
Mission
The Edmonton Humane Society enriches the lives of people and companion animals through animal sheltering, programs and services, and community engagement.
We Value
- The compassionate care of companion animals.
- The humane treatment of all animals.
- The meaningful bond between humans and animals.
- Our staff and volunteers.
- Our relationships with our partners and supporters.
- Our role as a recognized community leader in animal welfare.
- Fiscal responsibility and careful stewardship of our resources.
Our Strategic Plan
To continue our work to enrich the lives of people and companion animals, we have charted the direction forward with a strategic plan to guide our operations from 2020 until 2024.
This plan was developed with input from the following groups, through surveys and focus groups conducted in 2019:
- Staff and Senior Leadership
- Volunteers and Fosters
- Members
- Donors
- Animal Welfare Partners
- Our Board of Directors
The Edmonton Humane Society is a registered charity located in Edmonton, Alberta that is dedicated to the humane treatment and care of companion animals. This type of work cannot be done without our staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters who passionately care about animal welfare. Part of our role is to ensure the fiscal responsibility and careful stewardship of our resources. This plan outlines some of our goals to inform our path forward.
Our Animals
Ensure optimal quality of life for shelter animals we serve
Our Community
Lead and inspire humane action
Key Goals
- Develop initiatives that support the humane management of companion animals in the community
- Foster collaborative relationships within the animal welfare community
- Develop and implement a strategy to engage with decision-makers in the protection and management of companion animals
- Increase outreach that supports responsible pet care and compassion for animals
- Develop and participate in programs that support alternatives to intake and the human-animal bond
Our People
Be an employer of choice and the best place to volunteer locally
Key Goals
- Develop and offer programs to support a healthy, respectful workplace for staff and volunteers
- Develop and deliver programs to cultivate an engaged, skilled team of staff and volunteers
- Develop and deliver programs to support a positive experience for staff and volunteers throughout their time with EHS
Our Supporters
Cultivate the resources to achieve our vision and mission
Key Goals
- Increase philanthropic revenue through new donor acquisition, stewardship and new initiatives
- Promote community awareness about the work we do
- Increase social enterprise revenue in retail, training and cremation programs
Our Foundation
Achieve operational excellence that supports future growth
Key Goals
- Develop, implement and monitor key organizational strategies and frameworks
- Develop and implement operating policies and procedures
- Develop and implement plans to maintain best-in-class facilities
- Improve processes and systems to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability
- Develop and improve processes to achieve governance excellence
Questions? Contact feedback@edmontonhumanesociety.com
