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Conference Confidence Resources

The following resources are designed to help conference attendees confidently start conversations at future in-person conferences. One includes a helpful list of ways to plan how you will …

Less Stress, More Success: The Ultimate Tips for Vendor Collaboration 

A comprehensive tipsheet on working with vendors to ensure the final exhibit meets the museum’s objectives. This tipsheet was developed by Carrie Ericson, CEO of SpeedPro East Bay. The …

Questions for Museum Leaders to ask Federal Grant & Program Managers

1. Understanding How Recent Executive Orders Affect Funding Have you issued any guidance regarding the recent Executive Orders? What types of projects or initiatives are your top priorities …

A Set of Museum Position Descriptions

In the museum field, clear and well-defined position descriptions are more than just paperwork—they’re essential for setting expectations, aligning goals, and ensuring employees thrive in …

In the Line of Duty: Supporting and Training Frontline Museum Staff

The American Alliance of Museums offers the following information as guidance. Thank you to Dorothy Svgdik and Samantha Doolin for their review and critique of the content. The information …

A Museums Guide to Phishing, Security, and Moderation on Social Media Platforms

In today’s digital age, social media platforms serve as valuable tools for museums to engage with their audience, promote exhibitions, and share educational content. However, with any …

Where does my museum start with the new NAGPRA regulations

The following guidance was developed with the assistance of subject matter experts in the museum field. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), enacted in 1990, …

Recruiting for Hard-to-Fill Positions in Museums Tipsheet

This tipsheet was developed by Dana P. Hundley (she/her), recruiting and people program consultant. Dana has recruited across industries, job functions and experience levels in agency, …

A Bundle of Museum Collections Management Forms

Download templates for: an acquisition proposal form, accession form, donor questionnaire, deed of gift, bequest pledge form, cataloging worksheet, condition report form, deaccession form, …

Annual Report Template

An annual report is more than just a document; it’s a powerful engagement tool. It serves as a window into the museum’s work, offering a transparent view of financial vitality, program …

Museum Philanthropy & Fundraising Tipsheet

This tipsheet summarizes the transcript of a webinar presented by Charles Katzenmeyer, Eowyn Bates, Amy Burt, Shannon Joern, and Ginevra Ranney. It was developed with the help of ChatGPT. …
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Grant Terminations, Appeals and Other Activities

Grant Terminations: IMLS Appeals This week, federal agencies, including IMLS and NEH, have continued to send large numbers of grant termination letters to awardees. If you received an IMLS …

The Path to Director: A Q&A with Jay Xu of Asian Art Museum

Category: Alliance Blog
I lived in San Francisco for almost six years while working at the Oakland Museum of California, and during that time, I came to know and love the city’s Asian Art Museum. When I …

Clearwater Seeks Visionaries to Transform Library into Museum

Category: Industry Advertorial
The city of Clearwater, Fla., is embarking on an exciting new venture to reimagine its iconic Main Library as more than just a place for books. With its expansive structure located on prime …

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