Ohio Museums Association Webinar
Planning and Budgeting for Fundraising Success 
July 27, 2026 7:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Kerri Mollard will provide museum development professionals the tools and best practices to create achievable goals and budgets based on giving histories, probabilities, and the current climate.

American Association for State and Local History Discussion 
History Hour: Civic Practice 
July 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m.  (AZ)
Explore the unique role that history organizations can play in supporting and expanding civic practice, especially at the local level, led by AASLH's Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives Madeleine Rosenberg.

Artwork Archives Webinar
Public Art Beyond Installation: Managing a Growing Collection for the Long Term 
July 28, 2026 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Austin Center, Public Art Collections Specialist for the City of Chattanooga, will sharehow his team transformed a collection of nearly 200 public artworks from scattered spreadsheets, files, and institutional knowledge into a centralized, long-term stewardship system. 

Terentia Webinar 
Real Talk: DAM Implementation Lessons from the Field 
July 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Topics include why implementations succeed or stall; change management tips to build buy-in and keep it; how to anticipate challenges before they arise; integrating a DAM with your CMS and software stack; and governance practices for post-launch success.

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
Supporting Fundraising as a Frontline Worker (without actually fundraising)
July 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Chad Barger will cover simple, practical steps that frontline workers can use to support fundraising without having to ask anyone for money.

Conserv FREE Webinar 
Mold in Collections 
July 30, 2026, 7:30 a.m. (AZ)
Dr. Morena Ferreira, Preventive Conservator and mold expert, will walk through the fundamentals of mold in collection settings — what it is, what drives its development, and how institutions can approach prevention and monitoring.

Arizona Humanities Webinar
Mini Grant Info Session 
August 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (AZ) 04:00 PM in
Join Arizona Humanities for a webinar on our Mini Grant program. Learn about eligibility, how to apply, and more.

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
What it is like to participate in Museums Advocacy Day   
August 6, 2096, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Hear directly from past Museums Advocacy Day participants as they share why they attend, what they gained from the event, and what first-time attendees can expect.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Turn Board Members Into Fundraisers 
August 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Learn from two nonprofit executives how to build and sustain a fundraising board, including key ways to lay a strong foundation, including setting expectations, getting buy-in, and holding trustees accountable. They’ll also share creative strategies to help board members figure out how best to participate in fundraising and prepare them to succeed.

Backlog Webinar 
Archival Value 
August 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
This webinar explores the informational, evidential, and intrinsic characteristics of archival materials, and how these concepts shape what becomes valuable to researchers.

Center for Conservation of Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
New Tools to Create Dynamic Collections Resources for Your Organization 
August 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Using CCAHA resources such as the Preservation Glossary and Vendor Database as case studies, this webinar will cover the process that went into updating existing spreadsheets and turning them into living databases, that can be regularly updated with ease, enabling improved internal workflows and external products, with a specific perspective focused on collections care and resources within that field.

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop 
Basics of Fundraising 
August 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop focused on establishing and maintaining manageable fundraising processes and projects at smaller organizations with modest budgets and minimal staff time. It will discuss fundraising outside of grants, mainly focusing on the power of individual donors.

Gaylord Free Webinar 
Matting & Framing: Learn How to Safely Prepare & Display Works on Paper 
August 13, 2026 , 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Amy Cao,  Museum Collections Specialist, will provide an overview of mounting, matting and framing techniques, including recommended materials and supplies to use, and options for a variety of budget and collection needs.

Virginia Association of Museums Webinar
I Was Told There Would Be No Math! STEM in History Museums 
August 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join educators and exhibit designers as they share practical strategies for integrating scientific concepts into history museum programming and exhibitions. Panelists will discuss how STEM connections can illuminate historical narratives and inspire curiosity across audiences. 

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar 
A Simple & Highly Effective End of Calendar Year Fundraising Campaign for Small Nonprofits
August 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
In a practical session designed specifically for small nonprofit teams Chad Barger will outline a simple, focused year-end campaign strategy that integrates a compelling donor-centered appeal, authentic digital engagement, and clear board expectations.  

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop
Designing History Walking Tours 
August 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Aja Bain, AASLH’s Director of Professional Development and Publications and a Nashville walking tour guide for ten years, will provide for a nuts and bolts look into what makes a great historic walking tour, and how your site can develop memorable and immersive experiences for visitors no matter your location or budget.

Blue Avocado FREE Webinar
Top Employment & Personnel Policies for Nonprofit Employers  
September 24, 2026 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Casey Williams, partner and chair of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s nonprofit practice, will review policies needed to comply with state and federal labor laws, including sector-specific nonprofit policies, digital policies and compensation and leave policies.

Backlog Webinar
Archival Reference 
September 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
This session explores the information researchers need to access and understand your collections, what you need to provide to support that use, and the shared responsibility and care that exists between archivists and users.

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Strengthening History Communications: Reframing the Value of History and Your Institution 
September 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Drawing on research from AASLH’s Reframing History project, this workshop will help you communicate with public audiences more effectively and build a wider understanding of the value of history and history organizations. It will include an overview of research findings, discussions about major challenges in communicating history with colleagues from around the country, and an opportunity to begin crafting your own communications materials.

American Association for State and Local History Online
Deaccesioning Deep Dive 
October 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the process from start to finish: inventorying, deaccessioning, documenting, processing, and final object transfer, and offer guidance and troubleshooting for organizations of all sizes and budgets, and deaccessioning projects on a variety of timelines.

Center for Conservation of Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Salvage Priorities: What's Next? 
October 28, 2026, 9:00 a.. (AZ)  
Preventative Conservator Maddie Cooper presents on the latest thinking on documenting priorities, working with first responders, the use of “Knox Boxes” for securing keys and institutional records, and the unique challenges a fire emergency brings to your salvage efforts.  

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS   

Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting  
July 29-August 1, 2026
New Orleans LA

Registrars Committee - Western Region
The Courier Training Program Workshop  
August 6 -7, 2026
Asian Art Museum,  San Francisco CA
The Courier Training Program Framework is a tool for developing and delivering courier training. It has been put together as a basis for promoting best practice in the museum and gallery sector. It is designed to be delivered by registrars whose role involves managing couriers for their institutions.

Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference 
August 11-14, 2026
Philadelphia PA 

Arizona Impact for Good
2026 UNITE Conference + Transform Arizona  
August 12-13, 2026
Desert Willow Conference Center by Sodexo, Phoenix

Association of African American Museums Annual Conference 
August 19-21, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Latinos in Heritage Conservation Congreso Leadership Summit  
August 19-22, 2026
Chicago IL 

Texas Historical Commission Online Workshop ($139)
Every Place Has a Story: Communications that Inspire Support 
August 25-26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Through practical exercises and real-world examples, attendees will leave with tools they can immediately use in newsletters, fundraising appeals, social media, and direct donor communications.   

National Asian & Pacific Islander American Historic Preservation Forum 
September 10-13, 2026
Denver CO

Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives, and Museums (AI4LAM)
Fantastic Futures: Trust in the Loop 
September 15-17, 2026
Washington, D.C.

American Association for State and Local History and National Council on Pulbic History Joint Conference 
September 16 – 19, 2026 
Providence, Rhode Island

2026 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums 
September 21–24, 2026|
Spokane, Washington

Western Museums Association Annual Meeting
September 23-26, 2026
Salt Lake City UT

2026 Arizona History Mini Convention 
September 25-26, 2026
Arizona History Museum, Tucson

National Preservation Law Conference 
October 19, 2026
Washington, D.C. and virtual

American Association for State and Local History Workshop (Virtual)
NAGPRA Essentials for History Organizations 
October 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop will give you the tools you need to understand and apply NAGPRA principles at your organization and maintain ethical and authentic partnerships with Native organizations.

 

COURSES    

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses
August 24 – September 21: Introduction to Museum Endowments 
August 24 – September 21: Project Management for History Professional 
August 24 – October 18: The Academic Museum 
August 24 – October 18: Collections Management 100: Collection Development 
August 24 – October 18: Leadership and Administration for History Organizations 
August 24 – October 18: Museum Education and Outreach 
October 18 – December 6: Collections Management 200: Stewardship and Public Access

American Association for State and Local History  
Documenting America Wiki Scholars  Courses
July 21 – September 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. (AZ):  Documenting America 1 (8 Weeks)
July 23 – September 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ): Documenting America 2 (8 weeks)
July 22 – August 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (AZ): Documenting America-Wikidata (6 weeks)
Course participants will receive training from Wikipedia experts to expand and deepen the site’s articles related to American history, beginning millennia before 1776 and continuing on to the present

American Association for State and Local History
Core Issues Briefing Series
October 1: Building Historical and Civic Practice  
October 7: Engaging Younger Generations: Core Issues Briefing Series  
October 14: Understanding the U.S. History Sector: Core Issues Briefing Series 
October 20: Getting Started in Local Advocacy 
October 21: Doing History in Polarized Times: Core Issues Briefing Series 
October 28: Disaster Preparedness for History Organizations: Core Issues Briefing Series 
November 4: Understanding the U.S. History Workforce: Core Issues Briefing Series

The Center for Collections Care Online Courses 
January 8-29, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Care (Level 1)                  
March 18-April 8, 2026: NAGPRA in Practice (Level 2)                      
April 8-May 6, 2026:  Culturally Informed Collections Stewardship (Level 1)        
September 10-October 1, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Management (Level 1)    

Center for Conservation of Art and Historic Artifacts Online Course ($100)
Introduction to Preservation Planning 
October 5-23, 2026  
A Preservation Plan is an essential institutional document that helps collecting institutions thoughtfully chart a course for sustained collections care. In this online course, you will be introduced to preservation planning and will learn the steps necessary to write a Preservation Plan for your institution.     

American Association for State and Local History
Arcus Leadership Program Courses
Specifically designed for emerging and mid-level professionals and volunteers, these self-paced courses help participants understand the most critical topics in the history field and incorporate that understanding into their work. Start these courses any time.
Accessibility for Historical Organizations 
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for History Organizations 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations 
Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion 
Introduction to Fundraising 
Introduction to Indigenous History 
Program Planning for Nonprofits

GrantStation TargetED Series ($195)
The Lean Nonprofit Growth Plan 
For many small organizations the functions of a development team, grants writers and communications staff are undertaken by one or two people, or a team of volunteers giving what time they can.  Alice Ruhnke will cover the core operational, financial, and fundraising systems that determine whether an organization survives a hard year or quietly starts to unravel during one.  
July 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Running Lean Without Running Empty
July 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  Building a Fundraising Strategy That Fits
August 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Grants That Win: Strategy, Systems & AI
August 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Visibility on a Shoestring: Marketing & Communications for Lean Nonprofits
September 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Budget Like You Mean It: Nonprofit Financial Management for Real Life
September 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  From Surviving to Sustaining: Building an Organization That Outlasts Its Challenges

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning
Provides essential museum documentation information for museum staff with all levels of knowledge. It begins with an introductory overview and ends with specific documentation issues. Learners can take the modules in order or choose a module or two that fits their needs.
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums
Covers guidelines, best practices and resources for the regular upkeep of historic interiors and exteriors as well as the contents of historic buildings. This one- to two-hour self-paced course has been designed for those who work or volunteer in small museums or heritage sites and who have little to no training in conservation.
(On demand)