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Local History Services

The Local History Services department is staffed by people who have worked in small organizations and understand the challenges and opportunities local historical organizations face. We assist local historical societies, museums, libraries, archives, genealogy groups and preservation groups to promote Indiana’s history statewide.

For more information on Local History Services, please visit their homepage.

For LHS inquiries, please email localhistoryservices@indianahistory.org

Workshops

Fundraising for Local History - Bedford

Fundraising Basics and Making Your Case for Support

A Heritage Support Grant workshop

Lawrence County Museum of History
929 15th St.
Bedford, IN

Friday, August 17, 2018
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FREE Program

This workshop offers an introduction to principles of fundraising. We will discuss how the development process can be applied to local history organizations and cover commonly used fundraising terms that you can use to improve your current fundraising strategies or develop a new fundraising plan.

Then, we will explore how to build the case for support using your organization’s story to attract more members, compete for grants, create new partnerships or secure larger donations. Participants are encouraged to bring current mission statement, goals/objectives, marketing materials and any other resources that will help in developing boilerplate language for the organization.

This workshop addresses AASLH StEPs Standards MGMT 1 and 2. LEU credits are available.

Organizational Management Basics

Tippecanoe County Historical Association Community Center and Museum
522 Columbia St.
Lafayette, IN

Thursday, August 23, 2018
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$20, $15 IHS Members, $10 Local History Partners

Take a deep dive into six basics of organizational management. Learn what the critical components of each management element are and how you can use them to increase organizational focus and sustainability. This workshop addresses AASLH StEPs Standards MGMT 1, 2, 7 and 8. LEU credits are available.

Understanding Audiences and Visitors

Marshall County Museum
123 N. Michigan St.
Plymouth, IN

Monday, September 10, 2018
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$20, $15 IHS Members, $10 Local History Partners

Explore how to use visitor information and demographic research to make your organization more relevant. Then get up close and personal as we dive into how to provide excellent customer service and create a great experience for each visitor. This workshop addresses AASLH StEPs Standards AUD 1, 2, 3 and 5. LEU credits are available.

Members as Donors

WEBINAR
A Heritage Support Grant webinar

Monday, September 17, 2018
2 to 3:15 p.m.

FREE Program

Local organizations often view members and donors as two separate groups with programs and fundraising efforts focusing on one or the other. This webinar will show how to think of your members as donors in order to strengthen their connection to your organization and streamline your fundraising process. This workshop addresses AASLH StEPs Standards HSL 2, 3 and 5.

Developing a Building Maintenance Plan

WEBINAR

Monday, October 22, 2018
2 to 3:15 p.m.

$20, $15 IHS Members, $10 Local History Partners

If your organization owns or cares for a building, this webinar will help you develop a building maintenance plan. You'll learn the components of a basic plan as well as tips for working with local service providers to keep building inspections and documentation up-to-date. This workshop addresses AASLH StEPs Standards HSL 2, 4, 5, and 6.