Are your membership dues not covering your membership expenses?
Are you worried that your editor in chief is going to retire soon?
You know your organization needs to evolve, but to what?
The historical society operating model has a strong history but largely hasn't evolved in the past 20 years.
The challenges of legacy operation, like printing and events, continues to climb.
Your membership numbers are shrinking.
People are "into this stuff" but you can't connect with them.
You need to keep your operation growing.
It's time to rethink what Historical Societies do.
The future is in digital content creation.
Organizations need a strategy to embrace the future.
Evolution requires organizational alignment and investment.
The best time to start was last year. The next best time is now.
Ed wrote a whitepaper on a vision for the future of historical societies.
If your organization needs to move forward, talk to the source about it. Here are some ways Ed can help you on your journey.
Create a step-by-step plan for modernizing your operations
Identify new income streams beyond traditional membership dues
Plan how to leverage your archives for ongoing content creation
Transition from traditional to digital-first membership models
Help communicate your vision to leadership and stakeholders
Evaluate your current systems and identify improvement opportunities
Strategies for involving members in your digital transformation
Break large changes into manageable, achievable milestones
Let's schedule a consultation to discuss your society's unique needs and create a strategic plan that works for your organization.