Financial Fundamentals for Historic House Museums - Paperback
Financial Fundamentals for Historic House Museums - Paperback
by Rebekah Beaulieu (Author)
The first of its kind to offer a discussion of financial management particular to historic house museums, this book is a vital resource to preservationists, staff, volunteers, and board members of historic houses. A reference tool that is accessible in approach yet comprehensive in scope, this book takes you step by step through securing and managing a historic house museum for years to come.
In straightforward language, utilizing case studies from historic house museums, and providing sample documents to get you started, Financial Fundamentals for Historic House Museums guides you on how to: Incorporate as a tax-exempt organizationFind historic property designation options and successfully applyUnderstand contributed income opportunities and raise moneyCreate sustainable earned income opportunitiesUnderstand basic accounting and financial planning to ensure the future of your historic house museum.Author Biography
Rebekah Beaulieu, Ph.D. is the Associate Director at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, where she oversees financial, legal, and risk management, as well as museum operations and administration. She previously served as the inaugural Executive Director of the Winchester Historical Society and the Sanborn House Historical and Cultural Center in Winchester, Massachusetts. Rebekah has extensive experience in nonprofit financial management, fundraising, and board relations and has presented workshops on grant writing, budget management, and fiscal sustainability in historic sites.