Hi Romilly

Your research sounds very interesting.

I am an MSc student at Birkbeck, University of London. I am doing my dissertation on Digital Business Models for Museums.

My research question is ‘How can C21 Museums draw upon innovative business models from industry to create impact and sustainable sources of income through e-commerce?’

I realise that the Smithsonian might be less concerned with the revenue potential of digitalisation, but I think there are inter-related issues around creating a value proposition. I wondered whether it would be interesting for you to discuss directions in this field?

If so, I can email you the project information sheet and we could figure out how to get together. 

Kind regards

Glyn

On 23 May 2019, at 20:28, Beard, Romilly <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

 

Hello,

 

I am currently a fellow with the Smithsonian Institution where I am researching the role that digitised museum collections can play in supporting fundraising campaigns. I am particularly interested in philanthropic donors and the move to increased online fundraising and audience engagement. I am from the UK and previously worked with museums in Hampshire on a programme to develop their fundraising skills.

 

I am working with the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access which runs the Learning Lab, an online resource which gives access to all the Smithsonian’s digitised objects and allows users to curate their own collections and add their own content. The Smithsonian Institution has started to make use of collections to engage donors through digital campaigns.

 

I am keen to know if anyone in this group has experience/knows of examples where digitised collections have been used to support fundraising or engage donors. Also, any experiences of funders stipulating digitisation or an interest in funding this work would also be appreciated.

 

I can be contacted using the email address below.

 

Thanks very much,

 

Romilly

 

Romilly Beard

 

Fellow in Museum Practice

Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access, Smithsonian Institution

Rm 105W, 600 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tel. (202) 633-5289    [log in to unmask]

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