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Imprint Series: Museums For a New Century 1984, Today, and Tomorrow

By American Alliance of Museums

There is no excerpt because this is a prot…
A Museums Guide to Phishing, Security, and Moderation on Social Media Platforms

By American Alliance of Museums

In today’s digital age, social media platforms serve as valuable tools for museums to engage with their audience, promote exhibitions, and share educational content. However, with any use of social media comes the risk of phishing …
Where does my museum start with the new NAGPRA regulations

By American Alliance of Museums

The following guidance was developed with the assistance of subject matter experts in the museum field. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), enacted in 1990, is a landmark federal law that requires federal …
Recruiting for Hard-to-Fill Positions in Museums Tipsheet

By Dana P. Hundley

This tipsheet was developed by Dana P. Hundley (she/her), recruiting and people program consultant. Dana has recruited across industries, job functions and experience levels in agency, inhouse and consulting capacities. Along the way, …
Social Impact Toolkit

By American Alliance of Museums

Measuring museum social impact is a long journey, and requires time and commitment. The Measurement of Museum Social Impact initiative (MOMSI) designed a toolkit to set museums up for success through summaries of tasks, checklists, best …
Annual Report Template

By Cecelia Walls

An annual report is more than just a document; it’s a powerful engagement tool. It serves as a window into the museum’s work, offering a transparent view of financial vitality, program vibrancy, and forward-looking vision. Annual reports …
Museum Philanthropy & Fundraising Tipsheet

By American Alliance of Museums

This tipsheet summarizes the transcript of a webinar presented by Charles Katzenmeyer, Eowyn Bates, Amy Burt, Shannon Joern, and Ginevra Ranney. It was developed with the help of ChatGPT. Building museum resilience begins with diversifying …
Interview Tips for Landing Your Dream Museum Job

By American Alliance of Museums

The American Alliance of Museums offers the following guidance from former director of human resources, Katherine McNamee, and AAM hiring managers, Rachel Lee, Cecelia Walls, and Joseph O’Neill. Welcome, museum job-seekers! Whether …
Planning for Sustainable Success: Building a Development Plan for Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

A strategic annual development plan is the document every nonprofit organization should have to identify how much money it needs to raise and how it will successfully secure those resources. During this webinar, experts will take you …
Writing a Professional Bio

By American Alliance of Museums

Whether you’re starting a job search, authoring an article, presenting at a conference, or just updating your website or LinkedIn, you need a professional bio—a succinct statement that conveys who you are, what you do, and where your …