Empowering Small Museums
Expert Guidance for Lasting Impact
Discover how our tailored services can help your museum thrive and make a lasting impression in your community.
Funding & Grants
Securing funding is essential for museum sustainability. HFSM specializes in grant writing, fundraising strategies, donor engagement, and sponsorship development to help museums secure financial resources and grow long-term support.
Collections & Operations
Proper collections care and efficient museum operations are key to preserving history. HFSM helps with inventory management, historic register nominations, and policy development to ensure collections are well-organized and protected.
Marking & Outreach
Museums thrive when they reach the right audiences. HFSM provides branding, website development, social media management, and promotional materials to enhance visibility, attract visitors, and strengthen community connections.
Programs & Exhibits
Engaging programs and compelling exhibits bring history to life. HFSM develops interactive, educational, and inclusive programs while assisting with exhibit research, storytelling, and hands-on experiences that connect museums with their communities.
Strategic & Operational Planning
A clear roadmap is crucial for a museum’s future. HFSM creates strategic plans, business models, and governance structures that support long-term sustainability while strengthening museum leadership and community engagement.
Training & Workshops
Empowering museum staff and volunteers with essential skills leads to stronger institutions. HFSM offers training in grant writing, collections management, interpretation, visitor engagement, and leadership development.
Custom Consulting Packages
Every museum is unique, and HFSM offers tailored solutions to fit specific needs. Whether it’s a full strategic roadmap, a digital growth strategy, or collections care support, HFSM provides flexible consulting services that drive impactful results.
Comprehensive Support for Museums
Funding & Grants
- Grant Writing & Research – Identifying relevant funding opportunities and writing compelling grant proposals.
- Fundraising Strategy Development – Creating sustainable fundraising initiatives tailored to your museum’s needs.
- Donor & Membership Program Development – Strengthening donor relations and growing membership engagement.
- Sponsorship & Partnership Development – Connecting museums with businesses and organizations for sponsorship opportunities.
- Capital Campaign Planning – Assisting with large-scale fundraising efforts for expansions, renovations, or special projects.
- Endowment & Planned Giving Strategies – Establishing long-term financial sustainability for your museum.
- Grant Report & Compliance Support – Ensuring proper reporting and compliance for awarded grants.
Programs & Exhibits
- Program Development – Designing engaging educational and hands-on museum programs for all ages.
- Interactive & Sensory-Friendly Program Planning – Creating inclusive programs that cater to diverse audiences.
- Community Engagement Initiatives – Developing events and programs that build strong connections with the local community.
- Exhibit Development & Interpretation – Assisting with research, content development, and exhibit storytelling.
- Traveling & Pop-Up Exhibit Design – Helping museums create mobile exhibits for outreach and expansion.
- Living History & Hands-on Learning Program Development – Creating immersive historical experiences for visitors.
- Virtual & Hybrid Program Planning – Designing online and blended learning experiences for museums.
- School & Educator Engagement Programs – Developing curriculum-based programs that align with school needs.
- Volunteer & Docent Training Programs – Providing training materials and workshops for museum volunteers.
Collections & Operations
- Collections Inventory & Documentation – Assisting with cataloging, labeling, and digitizing collections.
- Collections Management System Setup – Implementing or optimizing collections databases for easy access.
- Artifact & Archival Care Recommendations – Providing guidance on preservation and conservation best practices.
- Historic Register Nominations – Helping museums get historic buildings or sites listed in official registers.
- Collections Policy & Procedure Development – Creating comprehensive policies for collections care and acquisitions.
- Museum Storage & Organization Solutions – Improving collection storage and handling practices.
- Rehousing & Conservation Planning – Identifying long-term care strategies for fragile or at-risk collections.
- Emergency Preparedness for Collections – Developing disaster response plans to protect museum assets.
Strategic & Operational Planning
- Strategic Plan Development – Crafting a 3-5 year roadmap for museum growth and sustainability.
- Feasibility & Needs Assessments – Conducting research to determine the best path forward for museum improvements.
- Business Plan Development for Museums – Helping museums develop clear financial and operational strategies.
- Sustainability Planning – Identifying revenue-generating opportunities for long-term success.
- Board Development & Governance Training – Strengthening board leadership and defining roles.
- Policy & Procedure Writing – Creating clear, effective museum policies for operations and governance.
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement Strategies – Facilitating discussions and planning sessions with local partners.
- Interpretive Master Plan Development – Designing a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing exhibits, visitor engagement, and storytelling, ensuring interpretation aligns with the museum’s mission and audience needs.
Marketing & Outreach
- Strategic Plan Development – Crafting a 3-5 year roadmap for museum growth and sustainability.
- Feasibility & Needs Assessments – Conducting research to determine the best path forward for museum improvements.
- Business Plan Development for Museums – Helping museums develop clear financial and operational strategies.
- Sustainability Planning – Identifying revenue-generating opportunities for long-term success.
- Board Development & Governance Training – Strengthening board leadership and defining roles.
- Policy & Procedure Writing – Creating clear, effective museum policies for operations and governance.
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement Strategies – Facilitating discussions and planning sessions with local partners.
Training & Workshops
- Grant Writing Workshops – Teaching museum staff how to craft strong funding proposals.
- Interpretive Planning & Storytelling Training – Enhancing museum exhibits through compelling narratives.
- Volunteer & Docent Training Sessions – Equipping museum volunteers with skills for visitor engagement.
- Collections Management Training – Providing hands-on guidance on organizing and caring for collections.
- Board & Staff Leadership Development – Strengthening governance and museum management skills.
- Visitor Experience & Engagement Strategies – Improving customer service and audience interaction.
Custom Consulting Packages
HFSM offers bundled consulting services tailored to different needs, including:
Getting Started Package – For new or growing museums needing foundational support.
Digital Growth Package – Focused on website development, social media, and marketing strategies.
Collections Care Package – Dedicated to collections management, storage solutions, and inventory work.
Strategic Roadmap Package – For museums looking to develop a long-term vision for sustainability and growth.
Custom packages are available based on each museum’s individual needs!
Ready to Transform Your Museum?
Contact us for a personalized consultation and discover how our expert guidance can help your museum achieve its full potential. Let us support your big dreams!