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Re: Endowing a Position
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David Beard <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:22:47 -0600
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My first job was with the Maryland Historical Society as Curator of Maritime Collections.  The position was endowed as part of the Ratcliffe Collection endowment.  It paid about 50% of my salary and the MHS paid the rest and benefits.  If the endowment is healthy enough, well managed and protected from "raiding," this can be a good way for institutions to fund a position.




Sincerely,  







David Beard 
Executive Director  
USS KIDD Veterans Museum  
Baton Rouge, LA  
225-342-1942, x. 12

-----Original Message----- 
> From: "Jessica Phillips" <[log in to unmask]> 
> To: [log in to unmask] 
> Date: 11/29/17 10:15 
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Endowing a Position 
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> Dear Wise Listers,
> 
> I'm looking for firsthand experience stories, best practices, and problems to avoid when attempting to endow a curatorial position. So far I have the position description and financials. I know many endowed positions are named after the endower(s) - Jane Doe Curator of Stuff.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Jessica B. Phillips
> Executive Director
> Fraunces Tavern Museum
> 
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