| Author: | Rebekah Beaulieu | ISBN: | 9781538100325 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Publication: | August 8, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rebekah Beaulieu |
| ISBN: | 9781538100325 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publication: | August 8, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Language: | English |
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 organization
- Find historic property designation options and successfully apply
- Understand contributed income opportunities and raise money
- Create sustainable earned income opportunities
- Understand basic accounting and financial planning to ensure the future of your historic house museum.
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 organization
- Find historic property designation options and successfully apply
- Understand contributed income opportunities and raise money
- Create sustainable earned income opportunities
- Understand basic accounting and financial planning to ensure the future of your historic house museum.
