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I feel privileged to belong to a few different interpretive networks, including this one. Two of my articles this month reflect the contributions of my fellow heritage / nature interp professionals. I really appreciate the insights some of you shared, and I hope I captured them appropriately here.
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The last articles reflect the growing role that community consultation has taken in my work. I enjoy community engagement a lot, though it does have its challenging moments.
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I hope your autumn is shaping up to be enjoyable and rewarding.
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Revenue generation in the heritage sector
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Revenue generation in the heritage sector has challenges. Here are some thoughts from managers and front-line staff working in the field.
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Aquatic conservation outreach: What works?
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A while back, I posted a question for my fellow interpretive professionals: what works and what doesn't work when it comes to delivering aquatic conservation messages at marinas, docks, and out on the water? I got a generous response via my own Facebook page, the NAI community forums, and Interpretation Canada's Facebook page. …
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How to write a great 'What We Heard' report
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A little over a year ago I was commissioned to do the data analysis on a fairly large 'What We Heard' report, following up on the Province of British Columbia’s public engagement for their new coastal marine strategy. They had already done one round of consultations, drafted the strategy, and then put …
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A Sample 'What We Heard' Report
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Here is a real-world example of a 'What We Heard' report from a relatively small community engagement process. For more details on how to draft a 'What We Heard' report of any size, start here. If you're new to community engagement, have a look at the spectrum of public participation here. Report Intro As part of the overall visitor experience …
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Does your organization need to update its strategic plan?
Strategic planning is a pillar of nonprofit governance and management. I am expanding my service offer to include facilitating strategic planning processes—particularly for nonprofits in the nature and heritage tourism sectors, which is where my own nonprofit experience lies. I have introductory pricing available. Let me know if this is something that interests you.
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