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Attracting Charitable Giving through Education Programs
In this series of posts, EdCom’s Trends Committee is taking a deeper look at emerging phenomena identified in the 2020 edition of TrendsWatch from the Center for the Future of Museums. In this post, they turn their attention to the … -
The Best Museum #GivingTuesday Campaigns of 2019
GivingTuesday is a “global generosity movement” originally founded in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Every year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is designated as a day of … -
A Modern-Day Fundraising Dilemma
I recently renewed my certification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), which recognizes an individual’s comprehensive understanding of the fundraising profession and their commitment to the highest level of ethical standards. As … -
In a Generous Spirit: Museums as Donees Standards, Best Practices, and Ethical and Legal Responsibilities
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2011 edition of the Museum magazine. An excerpt from To Give and To Receive: A Handbook on Gifts and Donations for Museums and Donors, available from The AAM Press. Edited by Sharon …
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