LEAD: Leadership, Engagement, and Development Sustainability

The following materials were shared at the in person summer 2025 workshops. 

• Workshop Agenda
• Workshop Slide Deck with Notes
• Workshop Scenarios - In person workshop attendees worked in small groups throughout the day to discuss the linked scenarios. They applied the concepts learned during the workshop to their discussion (see slide deck and notes for more information on concepts.)
• Workshop Board Scenarios - In person workshop attendees worked in small groups to discuss scenarios that pertain directly to board leadership. They applied the concepts learned during the workshop to their discussion (see slide deck and notes for more information on concepts)
• Project Planning Template - In person workshop attendees were encouraged to use this template to create a plan of action connected to governance and leadership at their organizations.

The following documents/resources were shared at the summer 2025 workshop and referenced in the September 18, 2025 webinar: Leading with Purpose: Governance and Sustainability

• Glossary of Terms
• Board - Conflict of Interest Sample
• Board Member Agreement Sample
• Bylaws Sample
• Nature of Leadership - American Association for State and Local History Technical Leaflet #258
• DIY Strategic Planning - American Association for State and Local History Technical Leaflet #242
• Collections Management Policy Sample
• Deed of Gift Sample
• Board & Staff Responsibility Checklist
• Howl Workshop - From Webinar "Beyond the Bylaws"
• Resources on Board Culture - From Webinar "Beyond the Bylaws"
• Board & Staff Responsibilities - From Webinar "Beyond the Bylaws"

LEAD 2025 Webinars:

Stronger Together: Building Meaningful Communities of Practice for Museum Teams
December 11, 2025
Balancing the shifting realities of cultural heritage with the desire to serve your community is no small task. Collaboration is key, but museums, historical sites, and other cultural heritage stewards face real challenges in finding the time and resources to develop those relationships. This webinar explores the process for developing communities of practice during challenging times to help organizations break down silos, pool resources and build resilience.  Attendees hear from leaders of Lubbock, Texas’s cultural heritage sector, who developed a practice of bringing institutions together to solve problems and proactively plan. Additionally, museum consultant, Laura Casey, joined the conversation by providing practical suggestions for executing your own community or practice.
Slide Deck
Recording

Playing the Long Game: Cultivating a Decade of Board Growth and Practices at Texas Association of Museums
October 29, 2025
Transformative change doesn’t happen overnight. For the Texas Association of Museums (TAM), developing a board to meet the evolving needs of both the organization and its members required foresight, intentional planning, and a culture ready to embrace the long game. Past members of TAM’s board of directors share candid reflections on the journey of change including challenges, successes, and what continues to inspire progress.
Slide Deck
Recording

Beyond Bylaws: Making Boards Work
October 22, 2025
Strong bylaws and solid policies are essential for a well-run nonprofit board—but great boards also thrive on healthy, positive group dynamics. Nonprofit board members are extraordinary people, they’re driven to make a difference, give back, and create positive change. This webinar helps leaders harness those strengths while tackling real-world challenges to help boards lead effectively.
Slide Deck
Recording

Additional resources referenced in this webinar are found under the workshop resources tab.

Leading with Purpose: Governance and Sustainability 
September 18, 2025 
Strong leadership starts with clarity, confidence, and a shared vision. This webinar empowers museum leaders – both staff and board – to understand their roles to make a lasting impact. It explores the core responsibilities of board service – the duty of care, loyalty, and obedience – and how to apply them to real-world practice.

Presenter, Dr. Bob Beatty, explores the difference between management (mission fulfillment) and governance (strategic vision) and how to foster collaborative leadership. Attendees will gain a practical framework for strengthening oversight, supporting sustainability, and leading with purpose, always keeping the museum’s mission at the heart of decision-making. 
Slide Deck
Recording

Additional resources referenced in this webinar are found under the workshop resources tab.

Past THC Museum Services Webinars Pertaining to Nonprofit Management and Collections

Collections Insurance 101
August 14, 2024
This insightful webinar explores the critical role of insurance in protecting museum collections. Led by industry experts, Noni Tompkins and Joy Simpson, this session delves into the complexities of museum collections insurance, covering key topics such as evaluating your coverage needs, types of valuation, insurance for loans and exhibitions, and key factors that impact pricing. Whatever your role at your institution, this webinar offers essential knowledge to ensure the safeguarding of cultural treasures for future generations. 
Recording
Handouts

Best Practices for the Nonprofit World
August 19, 2020
For many small and mid-sized nonprofits, knowing how to build and maintain the health of the organization, using current best practices and the very best management strategies, is critical and can mean life or death for the organization. Often, smaller organizations strapped for time, money, and effective leadership are not aware of these best practices and the rules and regulations governing nonprofits, which ultimately jeopardizes the health of those organizations. This webinar will focus on best practices on board governance, sound administration, financial management, board development, and fundraising. Presenter Anjali Zutshi will provide guidelines addressing each of these issues, which will help newer organizations build and strengthen their foundation and credibility and offer established nonprofits a refresher to regain momentum.
Recording
Slides
Handout