[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2023-03-30

Thu Mar 30 14:38:35 PDT 2023

Oregon Heritage News 2023-03-30
In this Issue:

  *   Volunteer appreciation mini-grant giveaways featured at the Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit, April 27-28
  *   Oregon Museum Grant and Historic Cemeteries Grant deadline approaching April 12
  *   Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education Named Finalist for 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
  *   Restore Oregon accounces the release of Oregon's Intangible Heritage: Supporting the Preservation of Legacy Businesses
  *   Nonprofit Association of Oregon 2023 Compensation and Benefits Survey - Deadline extended!
  *   NEDCC: Preservation Training Opportunities
  *   Application now live for Oregon Cultural Trust FY2024 Cultural Development Program
  *   Grants for Small Town Projects
  *   AASLH Virtual Summit on America's 250th Anniversary

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Volunteer appreciation mini-grant giveaways featured at the Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit, April 27-28
Appreciating volunteers is a key tenet in any successful volunteer engagement program and will be just one of the things that will be discussed at the 2023 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Heritage-Summit.aspx>, Investing in Your Volunteers: Engage, Sustain, Value, April 27-28.
In fact, we at Oregon Heritage are so supportive of organizations telling their volunteers how valued they are, that we decided to up our giveaway game for this Summit. Attendees to the Summit will be entered in a giveaway for a chance to win several $250 mini-grants for a volunteer appreciation activity. What could you do with this mini-grant? Anything that appreciates your volunteers! Maybe buy them some swag, sent them some flowers, buy and mail thank you cards, organize an event for them with some food and beverages, so many things you could do with this $250 as long as it helps you value and appreciate your volunteers. Don't worry, we can help you come up with an awesome idea.
There are a few guidelines for this particular giveaway:

  *   You must be present (online) at the Summit if your name is called.
  *   You must be able to spend it by June 30.
  *   It is a reimbursable mini-grant.
  *   You are highly encouraged to tell us how you spent it on your volunteers so we can share your stories and encourage more volunteer appreciation.
Isn't this giveaway like icing on the cake? If you have not already registered for the Summit, be sure to do so as soon as possible so you can receive a mailed packet with some awesome goodies to enjoy during the virtual event. Register here.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Heritage-Summit.aspx>
About the Summit:
2023 Oregon Heritage VIRTUAL Summit
Investing in Your Volunteers: Engage, Sustain, Value
April 27-28, 2023
A report released by the Oregon Heritage Commission in 2020 demonstrates that the work volunteers do within heritage organizations is indispensable to the preservation of Oregon's heritage. In fact, most heritage organizations are operated primarily by volunteers. The world clearly saw the impact the pandemic had on volunteer programs across the nonprofit field and building back these critical stakeholder groups is key to continuing to carry out the mission of heritage organizations across the state. Join us April 27-28 as have facilitated conversation around community engagement and how that impacts volunteer strategies, panel discussions hearing from fellow volunteer managers and volunteers, and a practical workshop to help you engage, retain, and value volunteers in a way that impacts both the volunteer and the organization in meaningful ways. The entire Summit is virtual and will occur online via Zoom.
For a schedule of events or to register, visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Heritage-Summit.aspx>.

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Oregon Museum Grant and Historic Cemeteries Grant deadline approaching April 12

Oregon Museum Grant - The Oregon Museum Grant supports Oregon, public and nonprofit, museums in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretations.
Historic Cemetery Grant - Historic Cemetery Grants provide funding in the following categories: Protection and Security, Restoration and Preservation, Education and Training, Research and Interpretation in support of cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.
For full grant guidelines, tools to help you successfully submit a grant, and information on other grants with deadlines coming up, visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx>.

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Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education Named Finalist for 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, OJMCHE, is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. OJMCHE is the only institution in Oregon to be selected as a finalist for this award.
The National Medal is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities. For more than 25 years, the award has honored institutions that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. View the full press release here.
National Medal winners will be announced in late May. Representatives from winning institutions will be honored for their extraordinary contributions during an in-person National Medals Ceremony this summer.
To see the full list of finalists and learn more about the National Medal, visit the IMLS website<https://www.imls.gov/our-work/national-medal-museum-and-library-service>.

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Restore Oregon accounces the release of Oregon's Intangible Heritage: Supporting the Preservation of Legacy Businesses
Restore Oregon, with support from the Oregon Cultural Trust and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announces the release of Oregon's Intangible Heritage: Supporting the Preservation of Legacy Businesses-a vital part of Restore Oregon's commitment to pursuing new and diverse historic preservation programming for Oregonians statewide. The report lays the groundwork for more inclusive and responsive preservation practices in support of our state's diverse stewards of cultural resources by outlining a program initiative for historic businesses in Oregon.
Historic small businesses continue to be lost at an alarming rate around the country and an immediate response is crucial to reduce the loss of places that serve as cornerstones of many communities. The current landscape for historic preservation emphasizes the built environment, with a  particular focus on architectural heritage. While these efforts have seen success in architectural preservation, they are not geared toward historically significant businesses-especially excluding those that do not occupy historic buildings.
Our study takes a deeper look at the needs of legacy businesses, with additional focus on those that are BIPOC (Black/Indigenous/People of Color)-owned, and what a more concerted effort to preserve them might look like. Oregon's legacy business base is significant with approximately 30,000 active registrations for businesses older than 20 years, 27% of which are BIPOC-owned. Through in-depth research and outreach, Oregon's Intangible Heritage offers a clear analysis of current legacy business assistance programs, a summary of our data and outreach, and recommendations for establishing a statewide legacy business program with special emphasis on supporting those owned by the BIPOC community.
Recommendations include establishing a statewide Legacy Business Resource Center with regional offices and a two-pronged approach for services and grants tailored for business owners who rent their place of business and those who own.
Read the Full Report.<https://restoreoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Oregons-Intangible-Heritage_Final-Report.pdf?blm_aid=31497>

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Nonprofit Association of Oregon 2023 Compensation and Benefits Survey - Deadline extended!
Information about employee compensation and benefits is one of the top requests at NAO. We invite all 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon to participate in our 2023 Compensation & Benefits Survey. You don't need to be a NAO member to participate. Your participation is vital in providing critical compensation and benefits data for Oregon's nonprofit sector.
We ask that one person (i.e., Executive Director, Finance, Human Resources, etc.) per organization complete the survey. The survey will include questions about job positions, salaries and benefits your organization provides.
As a benefit of participating, you will receive a discount on NAO's 2023 Compensation & Benefits Report. Current NAO members will also receive an additional discount making this valuable information even more affordable.
This survey is open until Friday, April 7. Participation is free.
Take Survey.<https://boisestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WehKi9dZu2SySG>

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NEDCC: Preservation Training Opportunities
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) specializes in conservation treatment, digital imaging, audio preservation services, and preservation training. Below are preservation training opportunities offered by NEDCC in the upcoming months.
Training Opportunities
04/04 - Digitizing Scrapbooks
04/11 - How to Host a Community Scanning Day (FREE)
04/25 - Thinking Outside the Box When Boxing
05/02 - Writing Grants for Audio Preservation and Reformatting (FREE)
06/27-29 - Digital Directions Conference<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnortheastdocumentconservationcenter.createsend1.com%2Ft%2Fy-i-pbkhid-l-a%2F&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C2d9d5876885a4893483f08db315b05fe%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638158039615593447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SE1yJ3Ir23pTYflQSUwNXx4aZs8Id00s9GrdcrHXFpo%3D&reserved=0> (online)
Digital Directions Conference (online) - https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/dd23<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nedcc.org%2Fpreservation-training%2Fdd23&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C2d9d5876885a4893483f08db315b05fe%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638158039615593447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sLtlPw%2Bv%2B1iGxozoOZd%2F9l8taD0W%2BsacPcYA1XAW91o%3D&reserved=0>
June 27-29: Join NEDCC for a comprehensive overview of digital preservation, presented by information professionals with deep experience in the preservation of cultural heritage materials. During three half-days of live, interactive, online training, participants will learn about good practices and practical strategies for creating and managing digital collections, and gain confidence in decision-making for the preservation of their digital assets. Visit the conference page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnortheastdocumentconservationcenter.createsend1.com%2Ft%2Fy-i-nuikiik-l-d%2F&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C2d9d5876885a4893483f08db315b05fe%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638158039615593447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=enwX450qTUYPGvNf8odrr8lzpQPIKMr2M4iE1k2jPMQ%3D&reserved=0> for more details.
*QUESTIONS? Contact: info at nedcc.org<mailto:info at nedcc.org>

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Application now live for Oregon Cultural Trust FY2024 Cultural Development Program
The guidelines<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001564IM06vjd2_4Un94cfh9TjdOJcPD-qEBhQ-EjFo1lPIgmWa8ipx-xArvFRc2eDa9nvlV36Cgw8sjxcPQSFfRerRF-WEyyZZnVAm7pF_eqn0SK3vWHv09T6wXC74ujyZNc-sH8YZpV54rMVakyy5pKS8cdk7F48Ozt2bttdCTHwJZT7mPRWzT1I1MjhpPtRCsRkFR3wuh_hzwMs-AI7QmcdSVYOhgbIkyHL0jN-mGHOKIOBPzSGar7iFdRGtG4w2ko5iF4INxucPCI5hDXtrPslacjDYh2xHGc0lc2dEdJdsC4mccckbFA_rp19MvtbMVK_qnIuu0GZ7mgsvQjlgCZ72yZa9sCQxb_D8cS-5BkJJimBLsnidQnj6o5zcyloZQFSas4xK40JGz5uBBBvpqoB42kMzfyajiKarB2Ap60Zd01dDmS4R5zpvXqjlwAbLsjp5sXeNpDVQq-RW1GS1riuIUradf2H1C22SGvZHglnGHcXTFaLnbG0SEbsEcxWbtGxR_S4tJYKDc5TdpSu3Adt0gMwsU-tM0rjIi9O3BsmRat9To7wZDfrWgFvyBBDUzUA0aHtE-89vwKpmT5LVoQ7kiqOEuuhrwOPx7F1Bqy1Q3tGZFmi_JilZc4FCtWgzslu_DygvOcqTqtEXpSz6sk67Xd6dQvW05BnyIfAjJ9P9TJJa1225oNIlxjnQqFGej_7jPwG7_geRBtuO-jl0Vneyw-2PQ4Q_vccif3GdZ7KDD_6Hl70EL8HiOfnojbUw7D41nsKI-kafyH806b9-PSxRKFqbNoS8rK5a4FBxI-dlCiztnxjt9g%3D%3D%26c%3D0AXTR1vF8sMn1TR_43U4LD-2EFGA91WFQANmG9UKofZGFmLMOec8_Q%3D%3D%26ch%3DjRq9o1SwPcV4KBlhKOw3kQuGBbJGlUBOUAL7EETdQ4ayJ5qq6cdjEw%3D%3D&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C18a0f007793c45b6545c08db309515dd%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638157189092473453%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S3vtaeUokrdrfzVyek0ecyIJN6uFcX7FgknC3uXH2PA%3D&reserved=0> are posted and the application<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001564IM06vjd2_4Un94cfh9TjdOJcPD-qEBhQ-EjFo1lPIgmWa8ipx-xArvFRc2eDaDpZWIB0EfWOJ4K5QPG5Xc-xGx1WOY5YjuaGBI_72__Npp_NhCDjexJkg6lGRJ4VAzo843_k5y8LStjMmTNJGsAVkS006ehMo22B70tOGscKZLDBlgs_qDbYZWDSSdbnS4PPeS5qxJpAfIcjdCUQrCPtC7Aul7fh3U_U8KLR-i7ZHNY6MATpeMbMB5js95mK8fdAJ28DTNkbTFy9A9HLKkAlQoXGxwMJQ0i2JBlrcqcXLgWiq-mambv1y1p1sPhPKt5EM3XJzIRTDRPXx98w_Z_fxunJVYhvmcbIA5RBACji1AhlP5X3oSrZDIWXMBgiWKmIkcI-ZML4KGkzuz_ts0UbfwHpWxv6kuJIuh2hgExXwVMGVJbdhvzo60PddXWYgyRF-zql8GWrej5KB8hGTuipAxWZ2x-N-X_TWFWQGDQ_5MugKze7NJh_ss8yLxlIfHiQNjJIjBLKZAa5MQtwA2F1mHeGG6-azj8JNcOaQ13Xb62l1HSX7L9EJ09P2o5BV5_Lr7cS2QsAUecLipc8sYNLRXotT_-7mwQCCjiyadIuL_pKAgo5exj87sFCYzWe1Wgjgn4QDpoJ19HzD7ehUT4-V6KeL7nq8JTuJSQ3UOLZLBII5w5MCfkmyhXXaK3fpT17QnAjU_MtiFHlhTyOouIkxoASMvTm4ZHee0OjAPartcVPPRESjP4ZJHBQU1yMV%26c%3D0AXTR1vF8sMn1TR_43U4LD-2EFGA91WFQANmG9UKofZGFmLMOec8_Q%3D%3D%26ch%3DjRq9o1SwPcV4KBlhKOw3kQuGBbJGlUBOUAL7EETdQ4ayJ5qq6cdjEw%3D%3D&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C18a0f007793c45b6545c08db309515dd%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638157189092473453%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3bwry100xhMOj2WH14zvL2WzPRRwCWhn2U%2BooZ5KDZc%3D&reserved=0> is live - now is the time to fine tune and submit proposals for FY2024 Cultural Development Grants. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5.
The program supports cultural projects addressing one of four application categories: access; preservation; creativity; or capacity. In 2022, 88 grants ranging from $5,000 to $38,000 were awarded. FY2024 awards will support projects taking place between Sept. 1, 2023, and Aug. 31, 2024.
Trust Manager Aili Schreiner is available for scheduled application consultations. Email aili.schreiner at biz.oregon.gov<mailto:aili.schreiner at biz.oregon.gov> to set up a call.

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Grants for Small Town Projects
T-Mobile has partnered with Smart Growth America and Main Street America to offer the Hometown Grant program. This program will award up to 100 towns a year with project funding up to $50,000 each. The program focuses on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or fewer, which can include renovating historic spaces, improving public amenities and access, creating new community spaces, and more. Project proposals are due March 31. Learn more.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.t-mobile.com%252Fbrand%252Fhometown-grants%2F1%2F010001872948333b-96eab162-ec9a-4bf3-911c-0f4017d5d955-000000%2FBx33VQDJ0caeGD24Z6RWXZ8kv2c%3D315&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cb611d15e3e8844eb0e2d08db2fb28ee3%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638156217003183647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=w58NXAlZSzQ9JJD36LlyUtXgt01VtsJgimWccSBk%2F6Q%3D&reserved=0>

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AASLH Virtual Summit on America's 250th Anniversary
What should we commemorate, how, and why? As debates over public memory increasingly animate civic discourse, the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States presents an opportunity to consider lessons from the past and present as we envision a more inclusive approach to commemoration. Explore this topic with us at "Commemoration Reconsidered: Ethics, Justice, and America's 250th Anniversary," a virtual summit on April 27-28. Register here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Flearn.aaslh.org%252Fp%252F250thsummit%2F2%2F010001872948333b-96eab162-ec9a-4bf3-911c-0f4017d5d955-000000%2Fe496_pOSC4frU2SwWIKXhMmHyBM%3D315&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cb611d15e3e8844eb0e2d08db2fb28ee3%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638156217003027427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PrTDOsTeoNXRxI%2F6%2Fn1z3PVuSdb7grMR%2BkCVr559Rkw%3D&reserved=0>.

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