WEBINARS

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
From Informational Interview to Real Connection 
November 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Join the National Emerging Museum Professional Network for an interactive workshop designed to help emerging and mid-career museum professionals feel more confident approaching and conducting informational interviews. Museum professionals Jessica Meis, current NEMPN President, and Sierra Van Ryck deGroot, former NEMPN President, will walk participants through the different stages of an informational interview.

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Wet Salvage for Home and Community Collections 
November 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Join Associate Photograph Conservator, Ivey Barker, Senior Book Conservator, Eliza Gillian, and Preservation Specialist, Katie Lowe for a how-to on salvaging collections items that are typically found in home and community collections. Through a combination of presentation, video demonstrations, and discussion, we’ll tackle how to salvage objects like books, coated paper (such as magazines and other glossy media), and 20th century photographic materials in the event of a water emergency.

GrantStation FREE Webinar
What Nonprofits Should Do After Election Day (No Matter What Happens): Advocacy & Impact 
November 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
In this practical session, Bethany Snyder will help you get ready before that window opens. She'll walk you through exactly what to do once results are in: how to interpret them through the lens of your organization's own goals, communicate with your board, staff, and supporters, and introduce your organization to newly elected and returning officials early.

Firespring Webinar
The Audience Framework Every Nonprofit Needs  
November 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
This session will provide a simple framework for mapping who comes to your website, what each of them needs and the next step that moves them from "just looking" to "count me in”.

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
TrendsWatching: To Live or Die in AI Webinar 
November 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Elizabeth Merritt, director of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums, will explore how museum professionals can make values-informed decisions about the best and worst uses of this rapidly evolving technology. 

International Foundation for Cultural Property Webinar
Collections Management and Security: A Look into The National WWII Museum's Protection Procedures 
November 5, 2027, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
The webinar will explore the various ways security protocols can aid in the preservation and protection of the Museum’s varied artifacts. From tanks to teacups Collections Managers and Security Officers oversea a large and diverse collection that requires good communication, access procedures, emergency management planning, and coordination. We’ll explore topics from bad visitor behavior, to firearms protocols.

Museum Edition Conversation
Omar Eaton-Martinez: Who Gets to Tell the Story at Historic Sites? 
November 6, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (AZ)
At a moment when interpretation and institutional independence are under political pressure, this session asks who has the authority to tell difficult histories and what is lost when complexity is replaced by a single, comfortable narrative.

Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
The Indigenous Collections Care (ICC) Guide: Transform Stewardship at Your Institution 
November 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m.  
The Indigenous Collections Care  co-facilitators and grant project manager will introduce the ICC Guide, a practical resource that provides a framework to respect and recenter collections stewardship.

Society for Nonprofit Organizations Webinar ($79)
Beyond the Grant: Building a Stronger Fundraising Strategy in Today’s Economy 
November 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
This session will help nonprofit leaders move beyond a grant-only mindset and identify practical fundraising strategies that align with their mission, relationships, and organizational capacity. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their current funding mix and practical steps to build a stronger, more sustainable fundraising strategy.

GrantStation Webinar ($59)
What Funders See Before They Fund You: How Communications and Public Presence Shape Funding Decisions 
November 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
During this webinar Lauren Steiner and Anat Gerstein will show you what funders are really learning about your organization outside the grant process and what you can do about it. You'll leave with concrete strategies for aligning your messaging, storytelling, and public presence so they reinforce your case for funding instead of quietly working against it.

American Alliance of Museums Affinity Community
Museum Education Professionals Meetup 
November 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
During the meetup you’ll get to be in community with other museum education professionals from across the field, engage in conversation, and hear from others. All career stages are welcome to join and pre-registration is required.

Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) Webinar Series
Handling and Maintenance of Historic House Collections 
November 10, 13, 16, 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Explore practices around the preservation of movable collections on display and in storage in historic house museums. Session include topics on architectural preservation, assessing and mitigating risks, practical approaches to implementation, and new horizons.

Foundation for Advancement in Conservaiton Architecture Specialty Group Webinar ($20)
Engineering a Response: The Role of Engineers, Contractors, and Stewards in Disaster Recovery for Historic Buildings
November 12 , 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Speaker Donald Friedman, PE, will explore how engineers, specialized contractors, and building and collection stewards can work together to assess disaster-related damage to historic buildings, establish recovery priorities, and support informed decision-making. 

American Alliance of Museums Affinity Community
BIPOC Museum Professionals Meetup 
November 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
During the meetup attendees will get to be in community with other museum professionals who identify as BIPOC and their allies. Attendees will get the opportunity to engage in conversation, make connections, and hear from others. All career stages are welcome to join and pre-registration is required.

Museum Edition Conversation
Sarah Chicone and Lori Beth Finkelstein: The University and the Museum: Objects, Questions, and the Space Between
November 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Drawing on pedagogical tools, curatorial practice, and the distinct settings of university museums, this session will explore how museums have long invited visitors not toward answers, but toward better questions.

Open Copyright Education Advisory Network Webinar
AI governance, Ethics and Expectations 
November 13, 2026 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This session will explore policies and the intersection of ethics and intellectual property in the context of collections stewardship, collections management and access. 

Ohio Museum Association Webinar ($20)
Beyond the Gallery: New Ways to Connect with Communities 
November 16, 2026, 8:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Speakers from the Cincinnati Art Museum, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Massillon Museum will share examples of their work, lessons learned, and ideas other museums can adapt to their own communities.

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
Reframing Leadership: A Leader-as-Coach Model for Museums 
November 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
This webinar will introduce the model that is central to the forthcoming book Reframing Leadership: A Leader-as-Coach Model for Museum,s demonstrating how coaching principles and emotional intelligence can help museum leaders build trust, strengthen relationships, foster collaboration, and create resilient organizational cultures.

Arizona Citizens for the Arts Webinar
All About Ticketing 
November 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
A discussion of the status of ticketing reform and what could be ahead in 2027, including numerous proposals at the federal and state levels to reform ticket purchasing practices and Arizona’s new 2024 law.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Level Up Your Site's Membership Program
November 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)  
This webinar will help you assess and optimize your membership program  for more revenue, retention, and community engagement. Topics include acquiring and retaining members, communicating membership value, planning events and perks, and identifying practices to retire. Walk away ready to revamp or launch your site’s best membership program in 2027. 

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Basics of Fundraising 
November 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Providing an overview of the basic concepts and strategies for fundraising at history sites of all types and sizes, this workshop is focused on establishing and maintaining manageable fundraising processes and projects at smaller organizations with modest budgets and minimal staff time, and  will discuss fundraising outside of grants.

Small Museums Association Webinar
SMAll Talk: New Year, New Programs
November 19 2026, 5:00 p.m. (AZ)
Kristen Matulewicz, Curator of Rockwood Park & Museum, will share resources and lead an interactive workshop guiding participants through a programmatic think-tank. Working together, participants will help each other develop new programs or adapt old ones for new audiences.

National NAGPRA Program Webinar
NAGPRA Resources, Questions, and Frequent Scenarios 
November 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar will revisit the most frequently viewed topics from our prior webinars including questions we continue to receive, examples and scenarios, and resources available to help guide you through the NAGPRA process

Museum Edition Conversation
Elizabeth Merritt — How to Face the Future, Cultivate Optimism, and Defy Dystopia
November 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
This session will explore how museum people can envision positive change, cultivate resilience, resist apathy, and identify plausible paths forward in difficult times.

Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Workshop ($139)
Dollars and Sense! Financial Leadership for Nonprofits  
December  7-9, 2026, 1:30 p.m. (each day)
This three-part workshop designed for board members, executive directors, and nonprofit leaders who want to strengthen their organization’s financial management will help participants build confidence in budgeting, financial oversight, nonprofit policies, and reading financial reports, while gaining the tools needed to make informed and responsible financial decisions.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
What is STEPS and Can It Help My Site? 
December 8, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
A free webinar on how STEPS, a self-paced, self-assessment program for small- and mid-sized organizations, can help your organization create a road map for meaningful change.

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Designing History Walking Tours 
February 4, 2027, 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 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.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS   

MuseumNext
Museums & Social Media Summit 
November 18–19, 2026 
Virtual

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Basics of Archive Management 
November 18, 2026
Virtual

Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) Workshop
Handling and Maintenance of Historic House Collections   
January 11-15, 2027
Rosson House, Phoenix, AZ
Application Deadline: October 11, 2026

Small Museum Association Annual Conference 
February 21-24, 2027
Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester NY

DAM and Collections Management for Cultural Heritage LA 2027 
March 17, 2027
Los Angeles CA

International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection Annual Conference 
April 10-14, 2027
Baltimore MD

National Council on Public History Annual Conference 
April 21-24, 2027
St Louis MO

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Reimagining the Historic House Museum 
May 20, 2027
Waltham MA

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Collections Camp: Textiles 
June 7 – 8, 2027
Richmond VA

Association of African American Museums Annual Conference 
August 18-20, 2027
Chicago IL

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
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

Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York Online Course
Writing an Emergency Plan for Collecting Institutions  
November 9-20, 2026
This online course will prepare participants to create a clear, practical emergency plan for their organization. Participants will learn how to take identified collection risks and translate them into actionable response procedures. Emphasis will be placed on working in manageable phases rather than tackling the entire plan at once. The course introduces the Council of State Archivists’ Pocket Response Plan™ (PReP™) as a starting point and builds toward developing a comprehensive emergency plan that includes response, salvage, and recovery procedures. 

Texas Historical Commission Museum Services On-Demand Webinar
Beyond Prevention: The Value of Fire Hardening Cultural Sites 
Fire hardening museums and historic sites isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a long-term investment in preservation, continuity, and public trust. Presented by Wildfire Mitigation Specialists from the Wildfire Division of Austin Fire, this webinar explores wildfire causes and ways to mitigate them in order to protect irreplaceable cultural assets, historic structures, and public spaces. Participants will learn how proactive measures, such as defensible landscaping, can significantly reduce the risk of loss and prevent costly post-disaster recovery and restoration. By prioritizing resilience, museum leaders can  better protect their communities in the face of evolving fire threats.  

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)