Upcoming Workshop • Friday, May 19 Fund-raising to Friend-raising by Chong-Anna Canfora, Historical Society of Michigan Learn more and register on our website. Fundraising is one of the most important aspects to maintaining a successful historical organization and continuing to make history accessible to the general public, but many are unsure of how to approach companies, organizations, or individuals for donations. In this workshop, the speaker will discuss the fundamentals of raising money for organizations, explore new techniques being used today, and explain how attendees can maximize fundraising results. New for 2017! Participants can now “attend” remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. Learn more and register on our website. The Historical Society of Michigan is our state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan’s rich history. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at hsm@hsmichigan.org. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. • Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370	Future History Skills Workshops Friday, June 2 Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs Friday, June 16 Developing Junior Historians Friday, July 21 Taming the Chaos and Clutter: Collection Management for Small Museums New for 2017! Participants can now “attend” remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop.
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