Hello everyone, Since my recent post on fundraising ideas for museums, I have had a lot of requests from subscribers for further help and guidance. My initial suggestions were just basic outlines, not complete marketing programs. From what I understand, full programs with step-by-step explanations would save everyone a lot of preparation time. Since saving time seems to be almost as important as generating more funds for museum activities, this sounds like a logical solution. My time is also limited, so I am not able to adequately respond to each individual request. Instead I would like to ask the readers if they would be interested in subscribing to a newsletter offering one specific marketing or fundraising idea or project per month. It would also include additional helpful hints. This would allow me enough time to create and write a good monthly program within my own timelimits. The cost per subscription would be very reasonable. With the proper cooperation and a bit of work, my ideas should make things easier as well as generate better revenues for each participating museum. Here are a few of the benefits - Workable marketing ideas - Sent on a regular basis (year round) - Minimal cost - So that even small museums can participate - Program feedback - Comments from those who tried it out - Additional support - Replies to questions from participants - Increased attendance - More revenues from tickets, books, food - Additional revenues - Generated from sources outside the museum - Better marketing methods - Get more (including free) publicity - Greater cooperation - Resulting in reduced costs for each museum - More funds - Means more staff, better programs, bigger promotions - Save time - Maybe days or weeks on creating/developing new ideas - Better use of personnel - Use saved time for other projects/activites I am sure there are many other benefits, but I think this should give everyone a good idea. These programs will be made so that they can be used by both big and small museums, with each museum deciding on which ideas would suit them best. Those who feel this would be of interest are kindly requested to send me an email at : [log in to unmask] Please use "Museum - Fundraising & Marketing Ideas" as SUBJECT so I can quickly separate your replies from other emails. Thank you. Sincerely, Arne Tengelsen Groupex Marketing International Inc mailto:[log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).