Virtual Program

Tuesday, August 18, 2020  

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration deadline is Monday, August 17, 2020 at noon

Free program, registration required
Please note: this program requires a two-part registration. 
Additional instructions will be provided in a confirmation email.  

From quilts to wedding dresses to military uniforms, most history organizations are caring for some type of textiles. This webinar will introduce you to the basics of understanding and storing the textiles and costumes in your collection.

Virtual Program

Thursday, August 27, 2020  

2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at noon

Free program, registration required
 
Nonprofits have faced unexpected challenges and rapidly changing situations that have impacted their fundraising. During the discussion, we'll explore solicitation strategies that your organization can implement right away in 2020.

Training provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.

Virtual Program

Friday, September 18, 2020  

2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Registration deadline is Thursday, September 17 at noon

Free program, registration required
Please note: this program requires a two-part registration. 
Additional instructions will be provided in a confirmation email.  

This year nonprofits have had to transition many of their programs and activities from in person to virtual. Fundraising has been no different. In this webinar, you'll learn about online giving options and effective ways to raise funds digitally for organizations of any size.

Training provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.

Virtual Program

Wednesday, October 21, 2020  

2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 20 at noon

Free program, registration required
Please note: this program requires a two-part registration. 
Additional instructions will be provided in a confirmation email.  

Many museums focus on collecting the "past" but find it more difficult to collect the present. Join us as we discuss ways to increase collecting of current topics and speak with other museums who have done so successfully.

Virtual Program

Thursday, November 5, 2020  

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 4 at noon

Free program, registration required
Please note: this program requires a two-part registration. 
Additional instructions will be provided in a confirmation email.  

In this overview of participatory exhibits, we’ll talk about the basics of how you can invite your community to participate in the exhibit development process and ways to engage audiences, with tips for planning, co-creation, collaboration and interactive elements.

Virtual Program

Wednesday, November 11, 2020  

2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 10 at noon

Free program, registration required
Please note: this program requires a two-part registration. 
Additional instructions will be provided in a confirmation email.  

One of the most important jobs of heritage organizations is to thoughtfully and intentionally interpret history, even when that history is hard. In this webinar, you'll learn some of the ways that you can help your staff and volunteers learn to tell difficult stories as well as to understand why visitors may not want to hear them

Virtual Program

Friday, November 13, 2020  

9 a.m. to noon

Registration deadline is Thursday, November 12 at noon

Free program, registration required
Please note: this program requires a two-part registration. 
Additional instructions will be provided in a confirmation email.  

The Heritage Support Grants overview is an introduction to the HSG program. This webinar will provide an overview of grant process as well as a tour of the online grant portal
Training provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.