Minnetrista
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy.
Muncie, IN

Monday, July 16, 2018
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

Deaccessioning. A single word that can cause fear, confusion, and guilt. But those feelings are not prerequisites to deaccessioning once you understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding the what, why, and how of removing items from the museum collection. Join us as we demystify the world of deaccessioning.

This workshop addresses AASLH StEPs Standards COLL 1, 2, and 4; and MGMT 1 and 3. LEU credits are available.

Register by July 14
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WEBINAR

Monday, July 23, 2018
2. - 3 p.m.
$20, $15 IHS Members, $10 Local History Partners

An Historic Structure Report is often the recommended first step in the preservation and/or restoration of a historic building. This webinar will explain what an HSR is, why it's important to have one, and how you can use it to phase and prioritize a building project as well as make a case for funding. This webinar addresses AASLH StEPs Standards HSL 2, 3 and 5.

Register by July 21
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Fundraising Basics and Making Your Case for Support
A Heritage Support Grant workshop

Cambridge City Public Library
600 W. Main St.
Cambridge City, IN

Friday, August 10, 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.

Register by August 8
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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.

Register by August 15
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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.

Register by August 21
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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.

Register by September 8
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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.

Register by September 15
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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.

Register by October 20
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