Kristy-- I've gotten more involved in fundraising at my own institution and have found some good resources on the internet. One in particular that has a good fundraising FAQ section is the Support Center. The address is www.supportcenter.org/sf/frgenie.html. Also the AAM bookstore offers several books. Their website is www.aam-us.org/. Keep in mind that a fundraising event may not be the best way to raise money. They are, as we all know, very time and staff-intensive. We already have two big fundraising events and couldn't take on another one at present, so we are focusing our efforts on building close relationships with our donors, building membership, maximizing our income from our current events (finding corporate sponsors, for instance), and getting foundation grants. There are lots of opportunities for building your fundraising expertise--you might also consider joining the Development and Membership Committee of AAM (DAM). They offered many wonderful sessions at the AAM Annual Meeting and seemed very open to sharing their experiences. They also have a great newsletter. Good luck and feel free to call if you want to chat further. Stacey Otte Deputy Director Catalina Island Museum [log in to unmask]