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Kimberly McKenney posted a reply on Re: Grants Department
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Said: We operate two children's museums - one around 8k sf and another around 16k sf. We have a staff of around 65, including part-time folks, and a $5.5m annual budget. Our development team consists of a Chief Philanthropy Officer, Director ...
Amy Thornton posted a reply on Re: Standard Operating Procedures
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Said: Same! (athornton@nhcgov.com)
John Shaw posted a reply on Re: Performance Bond for Exhibits
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Said: In my experience, it's not common for the exhibit fabricator to provide a performance bond except in cases where the vendor has a bankruptcy history or it is insisted on by a governmental funding source. A performance bond adds cost to ...
Valerie Van Alstyne posted a reply on Re: New Exhibit and Rolling Out Marketing Plan
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Said: I'm also interested in this topic as we're opening new exhibits this winter.
Ann Doyle posted a reply on Re: Grants Department
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Said: Hi, we are a 16,000+ sq ft children's museum. We have 6 staff members (all full-time). I am the President/CEO and the main grant writer. My educator/gallery director writes grants for gallery updates, field trips, and summer camp. We ut...
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