Don't miss out on these upcoming NEMA events and workshops!
NEMA has a special volume discount for members only. Sign up for at least three full day workshops and you'll receive a 20% discount off the member rate. And NEMA institutional members who send at least five employees or trustees to full day workshops also receive a 20% discount. See the NEMA website for complete details.
April 13, 2018
Re-Imagining Your Membership Program
Bristol Art Museum, Bristol, RI
In recent years the landscape of museum membership has begun to change dramatically as fewer and fewer people are choosing to commit to the standard rubric of paying annual dues. In response, some museums are re-imagining their development models and exploring creative and innovative methods to build loyal and regular engagement with their audiences and to leverage more personal connections to raise funds. This workshop will delve into the recent trends and issues related to museum membership programs and outline concrete paths to success.
April 16, 2018
Creating New Spaces: Artists and Historic Sites Converge
Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT
Artists of all stripes offer fresh ways of seeing and experiencing a historic site. Visual, performing, and literary artists invite museum visitors and staff to take risks and consider new perspectives. This workshop presents case studies of partnerships with artists at historic sites around New England.
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May 3, 2018
The Paul Revere House, Boston, MA
Help us prepare for NEMA's 100th birthday by sharing some of your favorite NEMA memories and reflect on the role of mentors in your life.Free.
May 17, 2018
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Registration deadline: May 10, 2018
Presenters will cover preservation philosophy and planning with emphasis on monitoring the condition of your collection and methods for determining their stability over time. They will explain basic care and maintenance strategies for different materials and strategies for when you decide that your objects just can't stay outdoors any longer.
REGISTER NOW!The House of Seven Gables, Salem, MA
Registration deadline: May 25, 2018
Stress. Self-doubt. Burnout. Leadership can be an emotional roller-coaster. But take heart. There's a better way: mindful leadership. Learn how to focus your thoughts, listen attentively, and decide compassionately. You'll become a more confident, effective leader and bring a culture of positivity to your organization -- and yourself.
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston, MA
In an era of divisive discourse, "alternate facts," and a new wave of grassroots political organization, what is the role of museums in encouraging an engaged citizenry? Where are the lines of partisanship to avoid, and who are the potential partners in education and advocacy? How do you justify the resources needed for a civic education program if that's not explicitly in your mission? Join us to hear examples of recent citizen engagement in museums, get connected with resources and partners in your state or region.
Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, NH
Registration deadline: June 15, 2018
What do you need to know about nonprofit financial management? You are probably not an accountant or a financial analyst, and yet, you're responsible for managing your organization's finances. Through a fictional case study, you will develop a new revenue model for an institution that has for many years been unable to meet its stewardship obligations with available resources, and think about ways to apply these lessons to your own institution's sustainability.
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