BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE INC
Forever Dogs For Forever Homes
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue
We rescue homeless, abandoned, neglected German Shepherds and rehabilitate them physically,emotionally, and nutritionally.
Where we work
External reviews

How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
General Public, Adopters, Fosters, Volunteer, Sponsors, Donors, Shelters, Business Partners and Advocates We continue to reach out to those listed above to be sure that we are being transparent and informative in the most effective ways possible through email, text groups , events and social media. We are always
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
Using a group messaging app we grouped our volunteers by their interests ie volunteering fostering and board members so that our information is created and sent out immediately for better communication. This has helped us to quickly notify these groups of incoming rescues and or needs which has helped efficiency and timing.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE INC
Board of directorsas of 04/25/2022
Michelle Delaney
Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue
Term: 2017 - 2022
Janis Mlekoday
Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue
Term: 2017 - 2022
Brad Deluca
Founder
Lilly Childs
Secretary
Michelle Taylor
Treasurer
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.