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Nonprofit boards can come in different shapes and sizes, each often taking its own approach in the ways they support the organization. But let's be real, sometimes support isn't the most accurate word to use for certain boards.

Are you a risk taker? The decisions we make in animal welfare are often fraught with risk. If for no other reason than our work involves the lives of people and pets. It's natural for even the most seasoned risk-taker to experience doubts.

Today is September 1st, which means you can now submit your proposals for a Rachael Ray Save Them All grant. To mark the occasion, we are looking back at an episode that featured a program that received funding during a previous cycle.

Many animal shelters across the country are struggling right now. In most areas, intake is up, and positive outcomes are down. With other factors impacting our industry, such as staffing issues and the economy, what is happening is nothing short of a crisis.

This week we're talking about an important but often underutilized and sometimes dysfunctional component of every nonprofit organization - the board of directors.

This week we're dipping into the archives to revisit one of our earliest episodes, and an episode that is also one of the most downloaded ever. So if you caught this the first time or not, we encourage you to give this one a listen.

Kayla Riding, senior specialist, network & SPDA relations

Alesha Davidson, Pacific Regional Senior Strategist

Liz Stamper, Midwest Regional Senior Sanager

Melissa Mercado, South Central Regional Strategist