Workshop Leaders:  Craig Hadley, Collections Manager of the Wright Museum of Art at Beloit College

     Program Description: Are you a new user to PastPerfect museum software? Please join us for an introductory session to PastPerfect 4.0. We will cover program basics, including installation, configuration and software navigation and use. Program features covered include report manager, image attachment, searches/queries, adding/deleting records, and a quick look at PastPerfect 5, soon to be released. Participant maximum 35.

#2 Building Relationships to Build School Audiences

      Workshop Leaders: Nancy Mathews, Senior Curator of Education of the Kenosha Public Museum and Bobbie Malone, Director, Office of School Services, Wisconsin Historical Society

      Program Description: The “No Child Left Behind” federal legislation has had a tremendous impact on schools but also on museums. Teachers and administrators are eliminating field trips because they feel the need to spend the time in their classrooms to fulfill state standards and prepare students for statewide testing. But museums, historical societies, zoos and other cultural institutions can help! Learn what you can do to develop school programming that addresses state standards and forges relationships with teachers and administrators. Discover the benefits from partnering with other local organizations to provide joint programming and promotion. This workshop includes practical information on developing inquiry-based programming and different models of delivering standards-based field experiences for young learners.

     Workshop Leader: Dr. Danielle Benden, UW-Madison, Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt, President of the Wisconsin Archaeological Survey, and John Broihahn, Wisconsin State Archaeologist

     Program Description: This workshop presents an overview of Wisconsin Archaeology. You’ll learn how to identify and care for artifacts in your collections. Attendees are invited to bring examples from their collections and to work with professional archaeologists to help identify collections. Wisconsin Preservation programs and NAGPRA issues will also be covered.  Participant maximum 35.

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#4 Basic Fundraising: From Annual Appeal to Capital Campaign

     Workshop Leaders: Jodi Bender Sweeney of The Sweeney Group, Madison, WI

     Program Description: Before your organization considers a capital campaign, you should have experience in annual fundraising in order to practice, develop and cultivate a base of donors. This session will cover annual fundraising, developing a fundraising plan based on your strategic plan, involving the board of directors, and preparing a calendar of action steps needed to implement the plan. All aspects of annual fundraising will be covered, including direct mail, events, and major gifts. You’ll also learn how to choose what’s best for your organization. The session will end with how to take this plan and use it to develop a capital campaign.

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#5 Exhibits on a Ten Spot: Thinking Outside the Box