Post #264806 by Sophista-tiki on Mon, Nov 6, 2006 10:23 AM

Well what I will be doing this week is starting to read about all of the foundations that give grants to museums. there is a VAST wealth of resources out there. Each foundation has their specific criteria and projects that they will fund. One of the things we learned in class this week is that once you have secured grant money from any number of foundations, it becomes much easier to get private donations like those from business owners. These are the kinds of funds that can be used for land purchase, buildings, acquisitions, and special programs like a traveling exhibit. Maybe the board members should meet in Hawaii and look at real estate! I am actually self employed in the real estate field and know a thing or two about buying property. I'm fantasizing, there is still alot of work to do before getting to that part. Its very exciting though! First lets try to get our board officially together. I'm sure that one of my teachers will be happy to be an adviser to me to make sure we go through all the steps. Big Bro if you could talk with some of the people you think would be good board members that would be helpful, (because I have not actually met them). Mimi I know and adore, she has been instrumental in me even being on Tiki central and Otto has always been very supportive of my art . Dawn