Hive Slack Threads: July
Useful conversations & resources from our Slack community
Exciting news and projects are happening on Slack—catch up in under 10 minutes! Huge thanks to our new volunteer, Antonia Chan, who helped us put together this edition.
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Slack channels covered:
🧡 Introductions
🙏 Help Requests
💼 Jobs
🥩 Alt Protein
👋 Opportunities and Help Offered
🔥 Funding
🎁 Tools & Resources
🧡 Introductions
Our #01-introductions channel is a great way to get to know the community.
It’s never too late to introduce yourself! Here are some recent intros:
My name is Julia Huchín, and I’m in my final year of a Biochemistry engineering degree in Mexico.
Hi, I’m Ben Sturgeon, CEO of Crustacean Compassion, UK. I’m a veterinary surgeon who transitioned to animal welfare, looking to connect and learn from others in this community.
Hi, I’m Nidnoi, based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, leading the Farm Animal Compliance Thailand initiative, working on ensuring accountability with cage-free eggs commitments.
Hi, I’m Dash Meizler, founder of Podrška Foundation, Uganda, a nonprofit advocating for the rights of both human and non-human animals.
Hi, I’m Fadhilah, working on the Malaysia Accountability Project (MYAP) to ensure accountability with cage-free egg commitments, looking to learn and collaborate.
Hi, I’m Gabriela Santibañez, lawyer and Coordinator from Fundación Derecho y Defensa Animal in Santiago, Chile, here to connect, share and learn.
🙏 Help Requests
Our #03-help-requests channel is one of our most valuable channels! Check out some of these successfully answered requests!
Pierce was pointed to resources for managing people in a small organization.
Rapha was connected to people to provide input on an AI-driven MEL tool.
Nioclas received book recommendations on topics related to the livestock industry, food policy, power dynamics in food systems, and effective lobbying.
❓ Can you assist with these unanswered requests?
Jojo would like to talk to someone who is familiar with concepts of genetic distance.
Collin is looking for alt-protein companies that are winding down to transform their data into an open-source dataset.
Dora is interviewing people with first-hand experience in digital technology adoption (AI or otherwise) in the non-profit sector.
💼 Jobs
One of our most popular channels is #06-job-postings! We have a feed that scans various job boards and posts a daily list of available positions.
Data Director, Greener by Default. Remote, multiple countries. Apply by 1 August.
Executive Director, Animal Legal Defense Legislative Fund. Vienna, US. Apply by 4 August.
Content Creator (Contract) and International Manager, Greener by Default. Remote, multiple countries. Apply by 8 August.
Head of Organizing, Europe, ICAW (The International Council for Animal Welfare). Remote, UK. Apply by 8 August.
External Communications Manager and Programs Coordinator, Swipe Out Hunger. Remote, US. Apply by 8 August.
PhD & Postdoc positions in Food Policy and Food Systems Research, University of Bayreuth. Germany. Apply by 10 August.
V-Label Officer, Middle East Vegan Society. Remote, multiple countries.
Global Campaigns Specialist, Mercy for Animals. Remote, Chile or Colombia.
Regulatory Affairs, Farmless. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Operations Executive, ProVeg Malaysia. Hybrid, Greater Kuala Lumpur region, Malaysia.
Project Manager, Assignments, We Animals. Remote, Canada.
🥩 Alt Protein
Spotlight 🌟 Our Alt Protein channel has seen some great activity last month!
Angel shared some highlights from the latest GFI APAC Newsletter.
Congressional Fellowship: Animal Protection and Protein Innovation Policy.
This Burroughs Welcome Award is for "researchers who have transitioned into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences from graduate work in the physical, mathematical, or computational sciences or engineering."
Our Faunalytcs Feed provided a summary of Plant-Based Cheese: The Case Of The Missing Protein.
Jimmy is researching the possibility of starting a plant-based food startup, and community members provided their advice and insights.
Diana is exploring the possibility of developing a B2B marketplace focused on food innovation and is looking for feedback.
👋 Opportunities and Help Offered
Keep an eye on the great offers in our #04-help-offered channel 🤩
Björn is offering his research-writer skills as a freelancer/contractor.
Sentient is offering support to animal rights investigators (and those thinking of the role) worldwide.
Expertise for Animals provides scientific expertise and support.
Parayma has a Fellowship opportunity which supports dedicated systems changeworkers. Apply by 31 July.
🔥 Funding
Looking for fundraising advice? Join the conversation in #s-fundraising or explore our resource page!
Niels is looking for fundraising-related input on a project to channel more funding directly to animal welfare organizations.
Sofia shared her CRM recommendations based on several conversations with Operations specialists.
Lever for Change is offering a global Open Call for The Emerging Climate Champions Award, aiming at youth-led organisations. Register to apply by 15 August.
The Wonderful Company invites applications for the Community Grants Program aimed at the San Joaquin Valley community. Apply by 31 August.
Centre for Science in the Public Interest is accepting proposals for 3 types of subgrants (powerbuilding, state & local policy and industry accountability). Register for information webinars on 29 and 30 July. Apply by 3 September.
🎁 Tools & Resources
Have a resource to share? #05-tools-resources is the channel for you! You can also find an extended list in our Hive Resource Library.
Hive has 10 sponsored spots for community members to access the AI Impact Hub platform. Apply by 8 August.
Sofia shared the transcript and Q&A from her talk at EAGxVirtual about Hive’s journey, relevant for those curious about starting a new project. She also wrote about her role as Executive Director at Hive as part of the EA Forum Career Week!
Check out We Animal’s free stock platform, which offers over 30,000 high-quality visuals to support your advocacy work!
Björn wrote a piece about the economic arguments for meat reductions, useful in discussions with stakeholders.
Animal Think Tank launched a mini guide series focused on different aspects of persuasive communications to support advocates in the great work they're doing.
Steven used AI to do an analysis of the impact that H.R.1 (the “Big Beautiful Bill”) will have on farmed animals. Potential takeaways here.
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