What’s New in Museums

Capital Campaign Fundamentals
Peter Olson Peter Olson

Capital Campaign Fundamentals

Founders find themselves learning and leading all aspects of starting up a children’s museum, but the one responsibility that sits heaviest on the founder’s shoulders is fundraising. There’s no escaping that money must be raised, and a lot of it.

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Intentional Founding Board Recruitment
Peter Olson Peter Olson

Intentional Founding Board Recruitment

“What can I do to make our board of directors more effective?” This persistent question will likely stay with a children’s museum through all stages of its lifecycle because it’s difficult for any mission-driven organization to be its “best self” unless its board of directors has what it takes to lead the way. It’s a big job.

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Time is the most valuable thing to spend
Jeff Brown Jeff Brown

Time is the most valuable thing to spend

Great results take time and take the efforts of the whole team. Having a method for keeping everyone on the same page with how things are progressing can make the difference in ensuring that all the elements come together.

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