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 13, 20 and 27, 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 13, 2024
7:30 – 8:30 PM NST
Module 2: Recruiting, Orientation and Retaining Volunteers for Your Museum or Heritage Organization Board
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
7:30 – 8:30 PM NST
Module 3: Meetings, Financial Records, Funding
Wednesday, November 27, 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.