Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hive?
Hive is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving coordination in the farmed animal movement. Our mission is to cultivate impactful, intentional communities with the ultimate goal of ending animal suffering.
We were previously known as Impactful Animal Advocacy until we rebranded to Hive in April 2024.
How can I get involved with Hive?
There are several ways to get involved with Hive:
Join our Slack community: Connect with other advocates and stay updated on the latest initiatives.
Attend our events: Participate in workshops, webinars, and networking events.
Subscribe to our newsletter: Stay informed with updates, resources, and news from the movement.
What programs does Hive offer?
Hive offers a variety of programs to support the farmed animal advocacy movement, including:
Hive Community Slack: Our Slack members who engage in discussions and collaborations.
Newsletter: Biweekly newsletter sent to the inbox with opportunities and updates in the animal advocacy movement.
Events: Workshops, webinars, and other events focused on advocacy and coordination.
Resources: Guides, toolkits, and other materials to support advocates.
Connections: Networking opportunities to build and strengthen relationships within the movement.
AI & Animals: Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and animal advocacy.
Are you just a Slack group?
No, Hive is much more than just a Slack group. We are a vibrant and intentional community dedicated to improving coordination in the farmed animal movement. While we use Slack as one of our primary platforms for communication and collaboration, our programs extend beyond it. We offer events, resources, networking opportunities, and more to support advocates and advance our mission of ending animal suffering. Slack is just one of the many tools we use to connect and empower our community.
Who can join Hive's Slack community?
Our Slack community is open to anyone involved in or interested in farmed animal advocacy. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment.
Can I join if I'm interested in helping companion animals, animals used for testing, conservation and other animal-related topics?
While our Slack is currently free for everyone to join, in our experience members who benefit most are interested in/are working on farmed animal advocacy. We greatly value various perspectives but want to retain our focus on helping farmed animals, that's why the vast majority of our channels are dedicated to this topic. We are mindful of the time community members spend on our platforms, and if your focus is outside of farmed animal advocacy, you are less likely to find Hive valuable.
How do I join Hive's Slack community?
To join, simply sign up here and follow the instructions to create your Slack account and gain access to our community. If you are having trouble joining, please reach out.
What kind of events does Hive host?
Hive hosts a variety of events including:
Workshops: Skill-building sessions on various topics related to advocacy.
Webinars: Informative sessions with guest speakers from the movement.
Networking events: Opportunities to connect with other advocates and organizations.
More information on our criteria is available in our Events Policy.
Are Hive's resources free to access?
Yes, all of our resources are freely accessible to anyone. We believe in providing open access to information and tools that can help advance the movement.
How do you measure your impact?
Measuring our impact as a community building organization is notoriously difficult. We rely on a variety of leading metrics that are indicative of a healthy and sustainably growing community such as the number of weekly active users on our Slack space, the open rates for our newsletters or the share of community members who feel more connected to the farmed animal advocacy movement. Additionally, we take note of more tangible outcomes such as job/volunteer/training placements or new projects/organizations/initiatives started as a result of our programs. While our leading metrics are largely automatically tracked by the platforms we used, we collect our more tangible outcomes and stories manually through testimonials or our community surveys. As such, a lot of the impact we may have is not only less tangible, but also unreported. If you have found Hive helpful in your advocacy, consider leaving a testimonial!
How do you collaborate with other organizations?
Collaboration is one of our values! We are always working to build strong relationships and partnerships with other organizations, to make sure that we are not duplicating work while also combining our efforts to multiply our impact.
For example, we have created channels or feeds in the Hive Community Slack to automatically post updates from FAST Forum, EA Forum, Connect for Animals, and various job boards. Other groups or small organizations use our Slack to host their communications. We’ve also appreciate co-hosting select events.
If you’re interested in being a partner, collaborator, or sponsor, please reach out to us at hello@joinhive.org!
How can I support Hive’s mission?
You can support Hive by:
Donating: Your contributions help us continue our work and expand our programs.
Volunteering: Offer your skills and time to assist with our initiatives.
Spreading the word: Share our resources and information with your network.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, Hive is currently fiscally sponsored by Humane America, a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, and your donations are tax-deductible in the United States. If you’d like to ask any questions about donating to Hive, please email our Co-founder Sofia at sofia@joinhive.org.
We hope this FAQ answers your questions! If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@joinhive.org. Thank you for being a part of the Hive community!