Hi, Linda,
That's one reason we're doing this strategic plan for them. They
approached the Center for Preservation at MTSU for help with getting
their ducks in a row. The Center is using this opportunity with the
graduate students to hit two birds with one stone.
First, it gets us some rather in-depth training on a variety of public
history topics.
Second, it provides a very well-intentioned and motivated community
guidance and knowledge.
They are indeed very motivated, and they are willing to listen and
follow our suggestions. This means we have the chance to do it right.
Sustainability is key to anything we suggest.
This community is fascinating as it was a resettlement colony under
the New Deal. They have several of their original structures, and they
have the opportunity to do a lot here. I am following my typical M.O.
and throwing a broad net for information and knowledge.
Thanks!
Garet
On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Linda Norris
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Garet--
>
> Wow, there seem to be so many other issues than just where to find the
> purchase price. I might start with the ethical issues of a board member
> selling a non-profit a building.
>
> You also might want to check out the new publication from the Museum
> Association of New York, What Comes First: Your Guide to Building a Strong,
> Sustainable Museum or Historical Organization (With Real Life Advice from
> Folks Who’ve Done It), available at
> http://manyonline.org/2010/10/manys-latest-publication-what-comes-first/.
>
> If an organization acquires a building, then the organization also has to
> think about additional costs: restoration, making it accessible and usable
> and a host of ongoing costs: heating, air-conditioning, maintenance, etc,
> etc. So your fundraising would need to be far, far, more than the purchase
> price. The vast majority of small history organizations struggle mightily
> to maintain their historic buildings and meet their mission so I'd advise
> serious consideration before doing so.
>
> Linda
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Garet Bleddynn <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hey, folks,
>>
>> I am helping a heritage farm association in Alabama with developing
>> their strategic plan. The building they wish to use is a New Deal
>> constructed rock commissary that is incredible. One of their board
>> members currently owns it and has agreed to sell it to their 501(c)3
>> for $50,000. I actually think that's a good idea. If the 501(c)3 can
>> demonstrate the ability to purchase the building, odds are, they will
>> have the ability to maintain it.
>>
>> They currently have between $8-$9,000 towards the purchase price.
>>
>> Now for my question. For those who are based out of historical
>> structures, what methods did you use to obtain the funds needed to
>> purchase it? Was it fundraising drives, some type of grant, etc?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Garet Bleddynn
>>
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