WEBINARS     

GrantStation Webinar ($159/3 webinars)
Are You Ready for a Capital Campaign?
April 16, 2024 , 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Explore six vital questions to ask before you launch. This careful pre-planning will help you secure the support of your board, establish a reliable budget, and create your timeline.

Firespring Webinar
Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (and Embrace)
April 16, 2024, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
Marketing trends come and go, but the top marketing trends are the ones worth adopting. Digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing—each plays a role in a nonprofit’s strategy. Join us to discuss the 2024 marketing trends that’ll shape your nonprofit’s future and grow your impact.

George Washington University Museum/Textile Museum Webinar
Museums Today: NAGPRA Compliance, Meaningful Collaboration, and Transparency in Exhibitions
April 17, 20204, 3:00 p.m.  (AZ)
Cat Shteynberg, assistant director and curator of exhibitions at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, will present their 2023 exhibition, “The Repatriation of Archaeology and Native Peoples of Tennessee.” Here, over 300 unprovenanced and/or NAGPRA-protected items were removed from a longstanding permanent gallery. Employing Stephen Lubar’s notion of “exhibiting emptiness,” the museum transformed the space into dialogue on repatriation in collaboration with Native partners and the University of Tennessee’s Office of Repatriation.

Center for Conservation of Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Fundraising for Humanities Collections: Meet Daphne Mayer
April 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Daphne Mayer will delve into some of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) grant programs, highlighting the upcoming Humanities Collections Reference Resources (HCRR) Grants and the Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions.  

WESTAF Webinar
Accessibility 101
April 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
With Betty Siegel, Director of the Office of VSA and Accessibility at the The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Founder, Access Advisory Group, LLC.

Association of Academic Museums and Galleries Switchboard
Switching Planes: Harnessing Transferable Skills for Success
April 23, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
Discover practical strategies from industry leaders for leveraging your unique skill set within and outside the museum realm. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this discussion will provide valuable insights, empowering you to navigate career transitions with confidence. Learn how to recognize and apply your transferable skills effectively, communicate them to potential employers, and open doors to exciting opportunities.

Firespring Webinar
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits
April 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
How can your nonprofit use social media most effectively? We’ll give you valuable tips for using the platforms that are most important for your org. (Hint: It’s not the same for everyone). From LinkedIn to Instagram to Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), let’s talk about how to know where to invest your time and energy for the best ROI.

New York Law School Webinar
Provenance in the Art Market
April 24, 2024, 9:45 (AZ)
This program examines both the legal doctrines involving provenance research and the practical considerations collectors, museums, appraisers, auctioneers, art galleries, regulators, and lawyers face.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Climate and Weather History as Local History
April 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Sam White will address how local history museums can contribute to solving the climate crisis. Roger Turner will share examples of local weather observations and the utility of these sources to help understand how climate has changed over time. Both will share how museums can engage and educate visitors about weather and the climate crisis and will address strategies museums can use to interpret these local records.

Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program
April 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
In this webinar attendees will learn how small and mid-sized institutions can best use the services that OSHA provides through this program. Two museums who hosted consultants will also talk about their experiences and how they used their time spent with the consultants to make their workplaces safer for the objects and employees they work with.

National Endowment for the Humanities Webinar 
Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations  
April 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)  
An information session on the Public Impact Projects grant program, which is aimed at smaller and mid-sized organizations with the objective to strengthen an organization's interpretive skillset for the public through the development or implementation of public-facing projects and programs, professional development, or internal evaluation or assessment.  A recording of the webinar will be posted on the website approximately one week following the live event.

National Informal Stem Education Network (NISE) Online Workshop 
Wildfires & Air Quality - Providing a Relevant Portal to Get Audiences Invested in the Conversation
April 30, 3024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Partners engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science will discuss activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires. Learn how to use activities from the NISE Network, NASA, and others to demonstrate the connection between global issues of climate and evolving fire seasons.

Balboa Park Online Collaborative Webinar
Dreaming of AI: A Crash Landing into AI in Collections Management
May 2, 2024, 6:00 a.m. (AZ)Amy Adams, Collections Information & Access Manager at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Museum will discuss the museum’s early foray and experiences of applying different AI technologies in collections management practices.    

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists Webinar
Notre Dame Lessons Learned from Recovery to Relationships and Planning between Firefighters and Cultural Heritage Professionals
May 2, 2024, 7:00 a.m. (AZ)
This presentation will focus on the Notre Dame fire and what the fire fighters learned from this and other disasters concerning cultural heritage, and will also address the process of collections prioritization and emergency extraction procedures that was created in collaboration between firefighters and cultural heritage partners.

Chronicle of Philanthropy ($69)
How to Get Your Board to Raise Money
May 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
What does it take to create a vibrant culture of fundraising among board members?

GrantStation Webinar ($159/3 webinars)
Capital Campaigns: Assessing Feasibility and Needs
May 14, 2024 , 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Better understand the planning necessary to conduct a successful capital campaign. You’ll see why it’s important to assess what your organization should build and what it can sustain before trying to raise funds. 

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Legal Issues in Collections Care: Abandoned Property
May 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Sarah Kapellusch, Registrar at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum discusses what is abandoned property, when is something abandoned, how to identify your own abandoned property, and what to do with it once it’s been identified as such.  

WESTAF 2024 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar
Session 3: Arts and Rural Development - A Case Study of State and Federal Connections
May 29, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)  

Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
Earthquake Preparedness 
May 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m (AZ)
During this webinar, part of AIC's MayDay programming, experts will explain the science behind these natural phenomena, helping attendees understand what earthquakes are and what causes them. A case study will also be presented that will offer practical guidance on earthquake mitigation, prevention, and recovery that cultural institutions will be able to apply to their facilities.

Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
Practical Strategies for the Care of Film and Glass Negatives
June 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Aiming to provide collections care professionals from small and mid sized institutions with practical strategies for effectively managing and preserving film and glass negatives, this webinar will emphasize pragmatic advice, resourceful solutions, and cost-effective measures to ensure the longevity and integrity of these valuable collections.

GrantStation Webinar ($159/3 webinars)
The Stages and Challenges During a Capital Campaign
June 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Discover what happens during the five phases typical to most capital campaigns: the family, quiet, leadership, close-out, and public phases. You’ll leave with an understanding of each phase’s goals and the potential challenges you’ll face along the way.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS  

Arizona Community Foundation ($180)
ACF Connects Forum
April 18, 2024
Arizona Biltmore
This one-day forum will convene ACF's network of donors, professional advisors, nonprofit leaders, and community influencers for an opportunity to network, share, and learn about best practices that can strengthen our communities.  

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Reimagining the Historic House Museum
April 19, 2024
Montpelier House Museum, Laurel, MD
Includes an analysis of the most important opportunities and threats facing historic sites in America based on the latest social and economic research, with a discussion on how they may relate to the participants’ house museum. 

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Workshop
Demystifying Grant Writing: A Workshop to Build Your Confidence and Skills
April 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m.  
Main Library (2951 S. 21st Drive, Yuma)
Learn how to build a comprehensive grant “vault” that ensures easy access to essential information for crafting compelling proposals.

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Workshop
Textile Workshop
April 25 - 26, 2024
Day One: Basics of handling, storing, and caring for textiles.  Day Two: Display and exhibition of textiles
Senator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh PA

Western Chapter Association for Preservation Technology (WCAPT)
April 25-28, 2024
Las Vegas NV

2024 Art Curators Conference 
May 1-4, 2024
San Francisco, CA and Virtual

Legal Issues in Museum Administration 2024
May 1-3, 2024
Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, OH 

Stateline Small Museum Conference
May 4, 2024
Highland Community College, Freeport IL

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop
Interpreting Enslavement in School Programs at the 250th
May 9-10, 2024
The workshop will discuss pedagogically-sound and emotionally-aware techniques for developing school programs and strategies for training/caring for staff.

2024 Impact Summit: Southern Arizona
May 15, 2024
Professional development and networking opportunities to all nonprofit and grantmaker professionals and leaders in Southern Arizona.
Sheraton Tucson Hotel, Tucson AZ

American Institute for Conservation Annual Meeting  
May 20-24, 2024
Salt Lake City UT

Costume Society of America
50th Annual Meeting and Symposium
May 21-25, 2024
Washington, DC

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Workshop
Demystifying Grant Writing: A Workshop to Build Your Confidence and Skills
June 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Sahuarita Food Bank & Community Resource Center (17750 S. La Canada Drive, Sahuarita)
Learn how to build a comprehensive grant “vault” that ensures easy access to essential information for crafting compelling proposals.

International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection 2024 Annual Conference
June 15-19, 2024
Chicago IL

American Association for State and Local History Workshop ($350)
Collections Camp: Textiles  
June 17-18, 2023
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Hartford, CT

Association of Academic Museums and Galleries 2024 Conference: Belong
June 24-26, 2024
Online

Preserve AZ Conference  
June 25-28, 2024  
Prescott AZ

American Assocaition for State and Local History ($350)
Project Management for History Professionals
July 9-10, 2024
Utah Historical Society, Salt Lake City UT

2024 American Association for State and Local History Annual Conference
September 11-14, 2024
Mobile AL

Western Museums Association Annual Conference
September 25-28, 2024
Tucson AZ

Slave Dwelling Conference 2024: The Illusion of Freedom:  Slavery in the Northern States
October 3-5, 2024
Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia PA

Visitor Experience Conference 2024
October 20-23, 2024
Richmond VA

2024 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums
November 12-14, 2024
Palm Springs CA

National Humanities Conference
November 13-17, 2024
Providence RI

 

COURSES    

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses
May 20 – July 19: Caring for Museum Collections 
May 20 – July 19: Developing Exhibitions 
May 20 – June 21: Introduction to Financial Management

American Association for State and Local History
Arcus Leadership Program Courses
Specifically designed for emerging and mid-level professionals and volunteers, these self-paced courses help participants understand the most critical topics in the history field and incorporate that understanding into their work. Start these courses any time.
Accessibility for Historical Organizations 
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for Historical Organizations  
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations 
Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion  
Introduction to Fundraising   
Introduction to Indigenous History 
Program Planning for Nonprofits 

GrantStation 
Turbocharge Your Grantwriting Skills ($399)
7 units guide you through the entire grant proposal process step-by-step. You’ll learn how to craft an organizational background, compelling statement of need, process and outcome evaluation, approach, and budget with detailed videos, downloads, examples, and other resources. 

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times
This 45 minute on-demand course will help you think beyond traditional sources of financial support to fund cultural resource projects. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs. Review traditional funding types versus alternative sources that can be redirected to meet project goals. 

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning
Provides essential museum documentation information for museum staff with all levels of knowledge. It begins with an introductory overview and ends with specific documentation issues. Learners can take the modules in order or choose a module or two that fits their needs.
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums
Covers guidelines, best practices and resources for the regular upkeep of historic interiors and exteriors as well as the contents of historic buildings. This one- to two-hour self-paced course has been designed for those who work or volunteer in small museums or heritage sites and who have little to no training in conservation.
(On demand)