Everything you need to know about how to plan an event. Planning an event is stressful; not least of all a large, public event put on especially for your adoring audience. And with the current pandemic necessitating that all large gatherings be held in the virtual...
Question number 1 every nonprofit asks when planning an event: how the heck are we going to pay for it? Well-endowed museums, gardens, and other cultural institutions might have lavish parties and already figured into their budget. But smaller institutions might need a little extra...
Part zoo, part art installation, and all science and research center, the contemporary aquarium is nothing short of a masterpiece of technological innovation. They have to take in a number of considerations in order to succeed: not least of all the quality of the visitor’s...
The museum seems to be an institution as old as time itself. Many global institutions do house some of the most ancient objects ever found on earth, and represent the continuation of human history and the record of the planet. However new museums are born all...
Zoos hold the key to the future. We don’t have to tell you that the conservation efforts of zoological centers and wildlife parks are among those organizations paving the way towards a better relationship between humans and nature. They have come a long way from...
As institutions continue to reopen through increased safety precautions such as timed ticketing and contactless entry, we’re taking a look at one of the less discussed safety measures, contact tracing. What is contact tracing? Contact tracing is used to understand the path a virus can take and...
Cultural institutions like museums, zoos, aquariums, and institutes for the arts require software to not only manage members and point-of-sales, but also for donations and fundraising. In this guide, we’ll evaluate the different types of donation software for nonprofits, and provide you with the information you...
For cultural institutions looking to reopen and update for modern health and safety, contactless entry and services are a must. Many institutions have been able to actually implement these contactless safety protocols quickly, giving them the ability to reopen their doors through the pandemic. There...
Online data security is a crucial consideration when investing in cloud technology. In today’s world, we are continually inputting personal data into mobile, blue-tooth and cloud-connected devices. As such, vulnerability to ill-intentioned parties has skyrocketed, as cybercriminals bulldoze their way into unsecured systems. Customers’ credit and debit...
Member engagement is an all-important, and sometimes frustratingly vague, concept which every museum has at the forefront of its priorities. A dedicated and enthusiastic member base is the lifeblood of museums and other nonprofit institutions across the United States. And the process of creating, maintaining,...