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  • Penobscot Marine Museum seeks Director of Development

    29 May 2014 4:23 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
    The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, ME seeks an experienced professional to lead our fundraising efforts. The Director of Development will create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, and guide staff and trustee participation in various campaigns. This position has primary responsibility for the annual appeal and donor stewardship to build our donor base and strengthen our major gifts pipeline; grants management and foundation relations, especially grant research and support to program staff in writing successful grant applications; and support for our trustee fundraising efforts. The Director of Development will work closely with our External Relations Director to coordinate membership and corporate sponsorship campaigns with our fundraising efforts, and will be a key member of the team to plan and manage our biennial gala auction.

    A strong candidate will have prior work experience in a mid-size nonprofit organization, a track record of meeting fundraising targets, and demonstrated ability to guide other staff, trustees, or volunteers in successful fundraising campaigns. She/he will have broad functional knowledge of fundraising principles and practices and the ability to plan and manage annual and long-term fundraising programs. Familiarity with coastal Maine and the Maine philanthropic community is preferred. Experience with GiftWorks and auction software would be a plus. Facility with Microsoft Office and use of the internet is essential.

    Penobscot Marine Museum’s staff works together in a team model rather than a strict hierarchy, with a high level of individual accountability. The Director of Development will combine the characteristics of a committed team player, a confident self-starter, and a leader-from-within.
    The position is 30 hrs/wk, salaried exempt with benefits. A flexible work schedule will include some evening and weekend attendance at meetings and events. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel primarily in the coastal Maine area are necessary.
    The mission of Penobscot Marine Museum is to preserve, interpret and celebrate the maritime culture of the Penobscot Bay Region and beyond through collections, education, and community engagement. Our campus has more than a dozen buildings, most dating from the first half of the 19th century, to authentically recreate the look and feel of a seaport village from the Great Age of Sail. Our collections include small craft, marine art, historic photographs, ship models, and domestic furnishings of our historic homes. We encourage applicants to review our website at www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org and our Guidestar entry to familiarize themselves with the museum’s activities.

    To apply, send a resume and letter of interest as attachments in an email to cmoore@pmm-maine.org, or mail to Catherine Moore, Penobscot Marine Museum, PO Box 498, Searsport, ME 04974. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled.

  • UMaine study seeks input on use and preservation of digital news content

    21 May 2014 2:14 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
    If you work with, have knowledge of or experience with the use and preservation of digital news content, you are invited to participate in a research study from the University of Maine about digital news content by completing a short survey.  The survey should only take 5 to 10 minutes of your time.  At the end of the survey you may enter a raffle to receive a $25 VISA gift card.

    Please feel free to share this survey with colleagues. We are interested in any and all opinions.

    If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer E. Moore at jennifer.e.moore@maine.eduor Jennifer L. Bonnet at jennifer.l.bonnet@maine.edu.

    Click on this link to begin the survey:

    https://umaine.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_cFLnz2XjQ0pXGq9


  • Soliciting Terms for Nomenclature 4.0

    15 May 2014 9:44 PM | Anonymous member
    Fellow Museum Professional(s):

    Since its inception in 1978 many of us have come to use Chenall's
    Nomenclature to categorize and organize our museum collections. Now in its
    third edition, the Nomenclature Task Force of AASLH is preparing to
    undertake a project to release Nomenclature 4.0, but we can't do it without
    your input and help! We are asking you, as the frontline of museum
    collections, to recommend new terms, alternative categories for objects, and
    new definitions of objects.

    It's easy to do and won't take but a few minutes and can all be done online.
    If you go to this link:
    (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://community.aaslh.org/nomen
    clature-submissions/&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=8w2bE7d0oTTrhvE3rIj
    2Ib2mWra6wvwcjfZAjxuuzB8%3D%0A&m=KpM8qSrZLsxrLRXCPVVADVU09Wc%2FKppMhW801nevZ
    OU%3D%0A&s=85286f13c800599ed6f47cb0f17b6df16ad1de2e37374293a21e43af4afdb4be    )
    you can choose the best option for what you'd like to submit and add
    information to the form, provide us with your contact information in case we
    have any questions or need to follow up with you, hit submit and you're all
    done. It's that easy! We are open to any suggestions you have and rest
    assured we give thought to each and every recommendation sent in to us.
     
    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly and I
    will try to answer your question(s) myself or share them with the Task Force
    to address them.
     
    Thank you for your help and your time!
     
    John
     
    John Hart, Jr.
    Museum Registrar and AASLH Nomenclature Task Force Member Sullivan Museum
    and History Center Norwich University
    158 Harmon Drive
    Northfield, VT 05663
    (802) 485-3289

  • Rufus Porter Museum Seeks Interim Executive Director

    15 May 2014 10:59 AM | Anonymous member
    An Interim Director is being sought to oversee the management of the RPM for the summer and early fall. This ten-year old museum concentrates on folk art of western Maine, and especially the art and inventions of the renowned Rufus Porter, who grew up in the Bridgton area and preserved the scenes of the area in his historical painted wall murals throughout New England in the 1820-40 period. The Museum is currently renovating a house placed on the National Register of Historic Places with plans to move operations this coming year, plus developing plans for an enlarged campus. This full time position supervises a small staff and many volunteers. The Director will oversee outreach and education to support our mission. A candidate with past museum management and grant writing experience is preferred. Resumes with recent salary history and three references may be submitted to j.k.lindberg@att.net. www.rufusportermuseum.org.

  • MAM joins museums nationwide in opposing Ryan budget

    13 May 2014 8:21 PM | Anonymous member
    MAM rejects the federal budget proposed by Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI), which would defund and effectively eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services as well as defund the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Public Broadcasting Service.  For more on MAM's position, click here. 

    MAM has also added its signature to a statement prepared by the American Alliance of Museums on behalf of state and regional museum associations, directed at Representatives Ryan and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), who are heading up the budget committee. For a copy of the AAM letter, click here.

  • MANP 2014 Compensation Survey Now Open

    13 May 2014 7:51 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
    Maine Association of Non-Profits 
    2014 Compensation Survey Now Open
    Participation Earns Significant Discount
    Deadline to Participate: June 6th, 2014
      
    IRS regulations require nonprofit boards to document the decision-making process for setting executive compensation. Having a reliable source of data on which to base decisions about pay and benefits for staff and new hires shows excellent governance. The 2014 Report on Nonprofit Wages + Benefits can provide that data.

     

    This year, we have partnered with Common Good Vermont, the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits and the University of New Hampshire Survey Center to make this our best, most comprehensive report to date.

     

    We Need Your Help (+ Will Reward You)

     

    The report is only as good as the data collected and each time we have surveyed, you have come through. By participating, you contribute valuable data that will benefit the entire sector and you will earn a significant discount on the final report. Participating MANP member organizations receive the report for free.

     

    Get Started Today!

    Questions?

     

    Review our FAQs or contact Brenda Peluso at 871-1885 or by email.

     

    * We request that only one survey per organization be submitted, so please coordinate with your administrative staff. The primary contact for your organization as listed in our database should have received an email invitation early this morning that included your organization's unique survey link. Using this personalized link is not mandatory, but it will allow for us to more easily track your participation for the discount and to remove you from further reminder emails.

     

    Get Started Today!

     
    Maine Association of Nonprofits

    565 Congress Street, Suite 301
    Portland, Maine 04101
    (207) 871-1885

    www.NonprofitMaine.org

  • Freeport Historical Society seeks Executive Director

    13 May 2014 7:40 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    The Freeport Historical Society located in Freeport, Maine , is seeking a full-time Executive Director to provide leadership during a period of continuing growth.  The Freeport Historical Society is a vital and much respected organization with a 45 year track record of successful stewardship of a significant collection including two major properties, the 140 acre Historic Pettengill Farm at  Freeport, Maine, situated in a unique saltwater environment, and Harrington House, the Society’s headquarters on Freeport ’s Main Street . 

    During recent years, the Society has achieved significant growth in both individual and business memberships and increased revenues through the implementation of a multi-year development campaign. The Society has also significantly increased its local and regional visibility with unique programming and events while successfully interacting with families, schools, and artisans often through hands-on, educational experiences. The Society has a longstanding, positive history of an active, engaged, and collaborative board of trustees. 

    The successful candidate for this position will help guide the Society to its next level of development through visionary leadership while serving as the conduit of increasing Society interaction with various groups including community and educational organizations, government planning and design review boards, businesses, grant providers, and financial benefactors. Experience with capital campaign development, grant writing, and website management are also desirable.

     Required skills include strategic planning, budget creation and management, and the ability to clearly communicate both internally and externally. Collaborative problem solving, delegation, and organizational skills are also desirable. Previous utilization of these skills in the context of historic preservation, management of historic properties, and museum operations would be favored. Experience as an Executive Director or an increasingly responsible supervisory position is desired. Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

    Please submit a cover letter and resume to FHS Executive Director Search Committee via email at FHSsearch@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2014. 

  • Call for Participants: Franco-American History Fair

    07 May 2014 7:41 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
    The University of Southern Maine's Franco-American Collection is
    planning to hold a "Franco-American History Fair" the morning of
    Saturday June 21.  The event will feature informational booths and
    displays from Maine's historical societies, libraries, museums and
    genealogical groups with a Franco-American interest.  Organizations
    which are not exclusively Franco-American, but which have items or
    resources of interest to researchers of Franco-American history are very
    much welcome to participate.
     
    For more information consult the following call for participants:
     
    http://www.usm.maine.edu/franco/franco-american-history-fair-2014
     
    To register your interest or for more information, contact James Myall,
    Collection Coordinator, at jmyall@usm.maine.edu or 207-753-6545.  Feel
    free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested in
    participating but who isn't on the list.

  • NEDCC Offers Workshop on Digitization

    07 May 2014 7:36 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
    NEDCC TRAINING REMINDER:

    DIGITIZATION ON A SHOESTRING
    May 22, 2014
    Workshop - 9:00am - 3:00pm
    At NEDCC, Andover, MA

    Working within a limited budget? This full-day workshop will teach you how to undertake digitization projects "on a shoestring" and produce very high quality images of collections of documents, books, scrapbooks, and even photographic media. Learn "how-to" through live demonstrations with an affordable camera station.

    This workshop will prepare you to create high-quality digital images and give you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions whether you choose to digitize in house or with a vendor.

    Who should attend?
    This program focuses on the concerns particular to small cultural heritage institutions.

    Cost:
    $145 / $125 early-bird registration (May 1, 2014)
    Registration deadline: May 15, 2014

    FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER: http://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist

  • Freeport Historical Society Seeks Executive Director

    02 May 2014 3:37 PM | Anonymous member
    The Freeport Historical Society, located in Freeport Maine, is seeking a
    full-time Executive Director to provide leadership during a period of
    continuing growth.  The Freeport Historical Society is a vital and much
    respected organization with a 45 year track record of successful stewardship
    of a significant collection including two major properties, the 140 acre
    Historic Pettengill Farm at Freeport, Maine, situated in a unique saltwater
    environment, and Harrington House, the Society's headquarters on Freeport's
    Main Street.

     During recent years, the Society has achieved significant growth in both
    individual and business memberships and increased revenues through the
    implementation of a multi-year development campaign. The Society has also
    significantly increased its local and regional visibility with unique
    programming and events while successfully interacting with families,
    schools, and artisans often through hands-on, educational experiences. The
    Society has a longstanding, positive history of an active, engaged, and
    collaborative board of trustees.

     The successful candidate for this position will help guide the Society to
    its next level of development through visionary leadership while serving as
    the conduit of increasing Society interaction with various groups including
    community and educational organizations, government planning and design
    review boards, businesses, grant providers, and financial benefactors.
    Experience with capital campaign development, grant writing, and website
    management are also desirable.

     Required skills include strategic planning, budget creation and management,
    and the ability to clearly communicate both internally and externally.
    Collaborative problem solving, delegation, and organizational skills are
    also desirable. Previous utilization of these skills in the context of
    historic preservation, management of historic properties, and museum
    operations would be favored. Experience as an Executive Director or an
    increasingly responsible supervisory position is desired. Salary will be
    commensurate with experience.

     Please submit a cover letter and resume to FHS Executive Director Search
    Committee via email at  <mailto:FHSsearch@gmail.com> FHSsearch@gmail.com.
    The deadline for applications is June 30, 2014.

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