February 3, 2021 California recently lifted the stay-at-home order, allowing museums, zoos, and aquariums to open their outdoor operations immediately. Although they cannot operate at full capacity, this is a positive step in bringing arts and culture back into our lives after a very difficult and...
January 29, 2021 In the wake of COVID-19, many institutions have had to completely rethink their processes and procedures and have started to heavily rely on modern technology. Institutions are moving away from the reliance of front-line staff for check-in and ticket purchasing and are investing...
January 19, 2021 When it comes to selecting an online payment service to funds and payments, nonprofits are in kind of an awkward position. Receiving donations is the lifeblood of every nonprofit, but online payment options, like PayPal, often come with a host of additional features...
January 8, 2021 Institutions are all so unique, that's what makes them intriguing, and there is no one size fits all solution when it comes to managing your institution. Every cultural institution and attraction must maintain their own unique brand and seamless operations while also being...
December 17, 2020 The holidays are fast approaching. And this year, all of our favorite wintertime activities will be unlike anything we’ve seen before. As COVID-19 continues to affect life almost all over the world, holiday traditions and public offerings have to change and adapt to...
The mention of a meeting can strike fear into the hearts of its participants. At the of COVID-19, one twitter user said: “I guess we’re about to find out which meetings could’ve been emails after all…” The meeting is a thing that workers in all...
2020 has been a hard year for museums. The current COVID-19 pandemic has forced closed the doors of many institutions worldwide, and they are struggling to recuperate after the loss of substantial visitor traffic. It’s time for museums to get creative with how they present their...
The advent of email revolutionized marketing possibilities for the world or nonprofit organizations. 50 odd years down the line, it continues to be one of the most popular forms of communication, and the easiest, most efficient way to reach out to clients and supporters. But form...
Building perennial memberships is essential to the growth of any museum, zoo, or other cultural institution. Even if you’ve done a good job of marketing your memberships and attaining new members, you still need to provide a positive and memorable experience for your members so...
December 17, 2019 According to a survey in Leaving the Museum Field by museum professionals Sarah Erdman, Marieke Van Damme, Claudia Ocello and Dawn Estabrooks Salerno, most museum workers chose to work in this field because of their love for museums and/or the content area...