As museums continue to embrace digital tools to enhance their exhibits and visitor experiences, we’re grateful to take part in the never-ending dialogue and sharing of best practices around technology in the museum. How do we use technology effectively? How do we make sure that it complements the exhibit? And, sometimes most critically, can we afford it? We headed over to the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum to take part in the Greater Boston Museum Educators Roundtable conversation on the topic.
How Cryptocurrency Could Transform The Museum World
Bitcoin has led the world on a roller-coaster ride of excitement and panic over the past several months as its value has shot around like a ball in a pinball machine! Let’s take a step back from biting our nails to look at the potential that cryptocurrencies hold for the museum world, as well as how some museums have already embraced this new trend and all the possibilities it has to offer!
How Do You Create An App For A Historical City From Start to Finish?
The Historic Charleston Foundation is no stranger to leveraging new technology to showcase Charleston’s vivid history: they have over 50k followers on Instagram! Last year, HCF began a new project with Museum Hack and Cuseum to design an app that further communicates the rich history and stories of this remarkable city.
Integrating Salesforce and your Digital Membership Cards
Chances are that your organization may use a customer relationship management (CRM) system as the “digital backbone” of your membership operations. The world has come a long way since paper records, rolodexes, and ledgers, and the modern CRM has made it easier to store, organize, and work effectively with your growing community of members.
Integrating Digital Membership Cards with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
For most organizations, their CRM is the hub for all things related to membership. CRMs have come a long way from paper systems and now come in the form of robust software that allows organizations to connect countless insights across dozens of channels to understand what makes members unique. In that transition from paper to digital, organizations have saved time, money, and a whole lot of hassle.