Why Partner to Celebrate Preservation Week?

• strengthen community
• reach new audiences—increase participation
• inspire others

Potential Partners

• libraries
• museums and historical societies
• university, business, or other archives
• K–12 schools or classrooms
• graduate library or museum studies programs
• local businesses
• collector’s groups
• community organizations

Tips for Successful Partnerships

• Don’t begin by asking for money.
• Start small; build relationships over time.
• Develop a clear goal for this partnership—what will it achieve? What does each party bring to the table?
• Meet face to face with partner decision makers to present your vision.
• Use bullet points, simple language, and no more than 10 points to describe your vision and purpose.
• Draw up a written agreement that details responsibilities and resolves questions—it may take a several meetings.
• Meet regularly to discuss progress and perceptions with partners.
• Keep all stakeholders informed (use email, meetings, or another strategy).
• Plan internally about next steps for the relationship.
• No partnership is forever—plan for separation in advance.
• Thank your partner—in writing, in meetings, in public, and often!