We invite our members to register for Practical Things to Know About Running a Museum or Heritage Organization in Newfoundland and Labrador, an online course offered by The Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and sponsored by the United Way Newfoundland and Labrador’s Community Services Recovery Fund!

Dates: November 20, November 27 and December 4, 2024
Fee: Free
Instructor: Lara Maynard
Location: Online via Zoom

This professional development seminar is suitable for anyone who is (or might like to be) involved with operating a museum or heritage organization in Newfoundland and Labrador, whether as paid staff or volunteer. It will introduce participants to the basics of running a museum or heritage group, including the forms your nonprofit organization can take, responsibilities, administration, compliance with regulations, and finding funding. And also recommend some helpful resources for keeping your organization on track, in good standing.

This is an elective course for MANL’s Museum Studies Certificate Program, but you do not have to be completing the certificate to take the course.

Schedule

Module 1: The Form of Your Museum or Heritage Organization

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

7:30 – 8:30 PM NST

Module 2: Recruiting, Orientation and Retaining Volunteers for Your Museum or Heritage Organization Board

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

7:30 – 8:30 PM NST

Module 3: Meetings, Financial Records, Funding

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

7:30 – 8:30 PM NST

Please be advised that this free pilot program is currently only available to MANL and ANLA members. Click here to sign up for or renew your MANL membership.

Pre-registration is required. To register, please fill out the following form by 12:00 PM NST on Tuesday, November 12: https://forms.gle/C32cTpzYMvoHwbTj8

Please note that the sessions will not be recorded.