Elizabeth,
A word of suggestion. You might start by reading Richard Steckel's book "
Filthy Rich and Other Nonprofit Fantasies" It contains several excellent
examples of thinking outside the square and these sorts of collaborations
(cause-related marketing) are usually far more productive than professional
committees, especially when you are in 'survival mode'. The idea is to get
a bigger pie rather than sharing a smaller one !
I also have Richard's email address which I would be happy to send to you if
you wish?
best wishes
Roger
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From: "elizabeth Nora" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, 27 December 2000 5:03
Subject: Museum Collaborations
> Hello and Happy Holidays! I have a few questions regarding museum
> collaborations and I am wondering if anyone can provide me with some
> information. Recently, my museum began to participate in monthly meetings
> for a collaboration that just began. This group includes mostly
educators,
> some directors and curators. The institutions participating are four
> history museums, a metropolitan park well on its way to being a botanical
> garden, two art museums, and a planetarium. We have met about 5 times now.
> Most of our meetings have concerned what we hope to do, but we have had no
> agendas. We have just pinpointed three goals for the year 2001 but have
no
> committees. Two of us are fighting for the survival of the group and are
> willing to work hard. The others are followers. I am afraid that we are
> going to fail as a group even though the community we live in needs us
> badly. We are centrally located, being within 3 miles of a rapidly
> dwindling downtown, but neighbors to a growing university, Youngstown
State.
> Here are some questions for those of you who participate in successful
> collaborations. 1. Have you set up committees or designated individuals
in
> leadership roles (i.e. president, vice, secretary, etc.)? 2. Who else
> should we include? We have some other arts organizations and also social
> services agencies, schools, etc. nearby. 3. What kinds of goals did you
> set early, and did you accomplish them? 4. Did you get media support?
5.
> Did you get funding, or establish yourselves as a separate entity? 6. Is
> there any advice you want to offer to us. Whew! I know that is a lot but
I
> hope someone will help. This is so important to me and it is necessary
for
> the community.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Elizabeth J. Nohra
> Assistant Director
> Mahoning Valley Historical Society
> Arms Family Museum of Local History
> 648 Wick Avenue
> Youngstown, Ohio 44502
> 330-743-2589
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