The economic forecasts for 2009 do not give much optimism for the year ahead. It looks like we will face ongoing turbulence in the financial markets, budget shortfalls for state and local governments and many more Americans struggling to make ends meet. On the museum side, navigating this uncertainty is equally as difficult. But you do not have to weather this storm alone.
To help you through these hard times, AAM has resources to help:
- On the Web: “Finding Calm in Crisis: A Museum Survival Guide.” AAM has assembled resources to help with financial projections and provide guidance on retrenchment, downsizing and coping with the tough economic times ahead. We will be updating it regularly with new information to help you keep up with the changing landscape.
- AAM Webinar: “Museums Rising to the Financial Challenge.” On March 18 and 19 this four-part webinar series will explore issues crucial to museums in these challenging times: retrenchment, fundraising, managing human resources and communications strategies.
- 2009 Annual Meeting: As the museum community gathers in Philadelphia, we will offer multiple sessions that tackle issues related to the current financial crisis.
There is also opportunity in the coming year. In 2009, a new Congress and a new Administration will begin working on a wide range of issues, including funding for museum programs and the reauthorization of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. There could not be a more critical time for us to make our case on Capitol Hill. With so much at stake, we need to effectively communicate the value of museums to our elected officials. I ask you to join me for Museums Advocacy Day from Feb. 23-24 when we will make our voices heard.
Sincerely,
Ford W. Bell, DVM
AAM President
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