AVA Academy
Los Angeles, California
May 18, 2025
Applications opening soon!
WHAT IS AVA ACADEMY?
AVA Academy is a new professional development program designed to equip animal advocates with practical, hands-on training to elevate their impact.
Unlike traditional learning approaches, AVA Academy focuses on actionable skills in Organizational Leadership, Fundraising, and Animal Law & Policy—three critical areas for advancing the movement.
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Launching as a pilot program at AVA Summit US 2025, AVA Academy provides immersive, skills-based workshops led by experts in the field. We will have the first full version during AVA India this fall in Delhi!
Participants will gain the knowledge, strategies, and tools necessary to strengthen their organizations, secure funding, and navigate complex legal and policy landscapes.
WHO IS AVA ACADEMY FOR?
AVA Academy is designed for professionals, advocates, and emerging leaders working in animal advocacy.
Whether you’re managing a nonprofit, leading a campaign, fundraising for impact, or working in law and policy, this program will provide essential training to help you level up.
WHERE AND WHEN IS IT?
The AVA Academy pilot will take place at the AVA Summit hotel, the LAX Marriott in Los Angeles, California.
Approved applicants will meet for a full-day AVA Academy program on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
WHY IT MATTERS
The animal advocacy movement is at a pivotal moment, requiring skilled leaders and professionals who can drive real-world change.
AVA Academy bridges the gap between theory and practice, equipping participants with tangible skills that can immediately be applied to strengthen their work and expand their impact.
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More details on the application process and deadlines coming soon! Stay tuned for updates and don’t miss your chance to be part of this game-changing opportunity.
HOW TO APPLY
AVA Academy is an application-based program. Due to the interactive nature of the workshops and the specialized focus of each track, participation is limited.
Applications open soon. Spots are highly competitive, so we encourage advocates to apply as soon as applications become available.
Applications will be reviewed based on experience, impact potential, and alignment with the goals of AVA Academy.
