In regards to your question about the definition of "development".  I am
currently a development and membership officer and the requirements of
the job could mean any of the follow:  finding corporate sponsors who
will underwrite an exhibition, program or project; identifying community
philanthropists who are able to make donations to the organization;
writing grant proposals; and, in my position, manage the membership
program in a way that attracts new members and motivates current members
to provide additional monetary support.

While there is more potential for a higher salary, it is a challenging
career that requires a different viewpoint about one's role in a museum
setting, which should (or might) be to facilitate the fulfillment of an
organization's mission by generating support from the community - both
public and private.

-----Original Message-----
From: Adrienne Roberts [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 12:10 PM
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Subject: thanks


hi everyone

thanks for the info on the salaries, etc. regardless of the financial
woes
that may be, i really can't see myself doing anythign else.  but, i do
have another question.  a number of the postings said that there is less
money in collections management, etc, and the best route is in
education,
administration and development.  i was wondering if someone could be a
bit
more explicit as this novice is still learning.  what exactly do you
mean
when you say "development"?

it's funny, actually, that people mentioned that collections management,
etc was less well-paid because the certificate in heritage resource
management that i'm working on at the same time as my masters seems to
emphasise
collections managment and conservation.

anyway, thanks for the info in advance.  i have to say, this is a great
forum to learn about museum operation...i've learned more about museum
policies, etc on this than in any course i've taken!

adrienne

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Archaeology Unit
Queen's College
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NF
Canada
(709) 737-8869
(709) 726-3703 (home)
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