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Rachel Dody posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Go-to Accounting Firm & Lender
Are there accounting firms that specialize in nonprofit children’s museums, particularly for audits, 990 filings, etc?
Also, are there banks or lenders with experience working with children’s museums on capital campaigns?
While our board has local connections, we’re seeking experts who can offer specialized guidance. We’d like to start building a relationship to ensure we’re fully prepared.
Thanks for any recommendations!
Rachel Dody
Also, are there banks or lenders with experience working with children’s museums on capital campaigns?
While our board has local connections, we’re seeking experts who can offer specialized guidance. We’d like to start building a relationship to ensure we’re fully prepared.
Thanks for any recommendations!
Rachel Dody
Julie Ward posted a reply on Re: Homeschool Groups-Education Policies
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Said: We require a minimum group size of 10. The homeschool group has to register as a group, organization, or co-op and must pay as a group, like a school group would do.
Alyssa Jordan posted a reply on Re: Homeschool Groups-Education Policies
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Said: Hi! We host them the same way we would a regular field trip group! We have a standard itinerary 9:45am to 12:45pm for all field trips including homeschools. So this is tricky as most homeschools are coming via cars not all on one ...
Linda Lopez - Fouts posted a reply on Re: Homeschool Groups-Education Policies
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Said: This is a great question; my name is Linda. I am the Visitors Services Manager for Rutherford B Hayes Library and Museums. I am still a little new to my role and to this group. I will have to look into Homeschool groups and our policies...
Brittany Snowden posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Homeschool Groups-Education Policies
Hello Everyone,
We are in the process of updating our education policies and procedures. One topic that has come up is homeschooling groups.
What are your policies and procedures around homeschooling groups within your museum?
Our minimum student count is 20, and the maximum is 100. We would love to hear about how your museum hosts homeschool groups. We appreciate any help you can provide.
We are in the process of updating our education policies and procedures. One topic that has come up is homeschooling groups.
What are your policies and procedures around homeschooling groups within your museum?
Our minimum student count is 20, and the maximum is 100. We would love to hear about how your museum hosts homeschool groups. We appreciate any help you can provide.
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