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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Oregon Heritage News 2025-11-21<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>In this Issue:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Nomination Q&A, Dec. 2, 1pm<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog Highlight: How not to survive a museum fire<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">Applications open for Capitol History Gateway Program exhibit grants<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">OPB documentary following Indigenous kayakers on a historic journey after dam removal<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">Meet 65+ Oregon Authors at the 56th Annual Holiday Cheer Book Sale at the Oregon Historical Society Dec. 7<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">Benton County Historical Society seeks marketing and events manager<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">End of year fundraising tips and resources<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">AASLH webinar Dec. 11 – Strengthening History Communication<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">OMA webinar Dec. 9 - Collections Policy 101<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Nomination Q&A, Dec. 2, 1pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>2026 Heritage Excellence Awards Nomination Online Q&A<br>
</b>December 2, 2025, 1:00-2:00 p.m. <br>
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F0-j2jevQvmG1_ChDKmWlQ">Register here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Nominations are open for the 2026 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards. Join us for a Q&A on Dec. 2 to learn more about the awards process and criteria, how to submit a nomination, and tips to support a competitive
nomination. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and projects for outstanding heritage efforts. The nomination process is an opportunity to honor work that goes above and beyond expectations,
serves as a model for future work, and inspires others. Special consideration is given to the development of new ideas, approaches, and innovations.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Learn more about the Excellence Awards and see a list of previous awardees
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/awards.aspx#one">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog Highlight: How not to survive a museum fire<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">A retrospective listicle from the Gresham Historical Society with lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for managing disasters in your collections. Elements of fire, water, and earth's creepy
critters make this multifaceted disaster response an incredible case study in why to prep. Read more
<a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/?p=5135">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Applications open for Capitol History Gateway Program exhibit grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">The Oregon State Capitol has long displayed exhibits from entities throughout the state. The Capitol History Gateway Program facilitates exhibits that tell stories specific to Oregon’s rich history, hosting
many with interwoven themes of democracy or government. This year, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation, which funds the exhibit program at the Capitol, has offered to support cultural and heritage museums wanting to tell their stories with a grant of up to
$10,000. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">The applications are open now at
<a href="https://oregoncapitol.com/events-and-exhibits-exhibit-sponsorship-program">
https://oregoncapitol.com/events-and-exhibits-exhibit-sponsorship-program</a>, and the cycle closes at 11:59 p.m. January 31, 2026.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">For more information, call Stacy Nalley, Public Outreach Coordinator at the Oregon State Capitol Visitor Services Department, 503-986-1392.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPB documentary following Indigenous kayakers on a historic journey after dam removal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OPB’s “Oregon Field Guide” team joined the Tribal members that made the journey to create the documentary “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath.” Learn more
<a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/13/first-descent-klamath-documentary/">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Meet 65+ Oregon Authors at the 56th Annual Holiday Cheer Book Sale at the Oregon Historical Society Dec. 7<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">A 56-year tradition, all are welcome to visit with more than 65 local writers from 12pm to 4pm as you sip on hot cocoa, enjoy festive treats, and get a jump on your holiday shopping! Admission is free and includes
access to both the book sale and museum exhibitions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">This year, some of the Pacific Northwest’s most prominent authors will be at OHS selling everything from children’s books to guidebooks to mysteries to histories! Featured authors include Pulitzer Prize–winning
cartoonist <b>Jack Ohman</b>, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling historical fiction author
<b>Kristina McMorris</b>, Oregon Secretary of State <b>Tobias Read</b>, journalist and podcaster
<b>Leah Sottile</b>, and Steve Prefontaine biographer <b>Brendan O’Meara</b>. View a full list of participating authors at
<a href="http://www.ohs.org/holidaycheer">ohs.org/holidaycheer</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Benton County Historical Society seeks marketing and events manager<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">The <b>Marketing & Events Coordinator</b> is a core member of the Development department of the Benton County Historical Society (BCHS). A key priority for this position will be to develop and manage a marketing
plan that is culturally and socially inclusive as we work to diversify our audience. With direction and editorial oversight from the Director of Development & Communication this position will plan, organize, and implement all marketing activities to consistently
articulate the mission and vision of the BCHS, to drive revenue, and to promote all our activities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">This position is also responsible for creation and implementation of internal events, participation in outside events, and partnership events. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Within 6 months this position will also assume responsibility for our rental program (anticipated to be a small percentage of overall job duties). This will be discussed further during the interview phase of
recruitment. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">This is a deeply collaborative role. The successful candidate will excel at working in a fast -paced team environment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Learn more about the position and how to apply here:
<a href="https://bentoncountymuseums.org/news/">https://bentoncountymuseums.org/news/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">End of year fundraising tips and resources<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">It’s estimated that 30% - 40% of annual giving occurs in the last quarter, mostly in December (<a href="https://nonprofitssource.com/online-giving-statistics/">Nonprofit Source</a>). How are you capitalizing
on this? Here are some end-of-year fundraising tips!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Improve your Giving Tuesday ask with this
<a href="https://uploads.donorperfect.com/pdf/givingtuesday-cheatsheet.pdf">Cheat Sheet from Donor Perfect</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://nonprofitoregon.org/resources/core-elements-of-fundraising-success-trust-engagement-impact/">Core Elements of Effective Fundraising</a> – Nonprofit Association of Oregon<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Make an ask while you share successes & impacts with the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB02_How_to_Spread_the_News.pdf">
Share the News Heritage Bulletin</a> tips<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Think about<a href="https://www.yptc.com/in-kind-donation/"> in-kind donations</a> too! From contractors, accounting services, gifts of buildings/lands, branding/advertising help – these
donations can save your bottom line & help get creative. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Tips for telling your stories of value and impact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">Take great photos because
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB16_Taking_Good_Pictures.pdf">
Good Pictures Tell the Best Stories</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">Engage the media:
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB02_How_to_Spread_the_News.pdf">
write a press release & share the news!</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">Order the Ford Family Foundation’s recommended book,
<a href="https://selectbooks.org/collection/between-the-listening-and-the-telling/">
Between the Listening & the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us by Oregon author Mark Yaconelli</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8">Remember, you’re part of a larger heritage community. The
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Economic_Impact_Report_web.pdf">
Economic Impacts & Value of Oregon’s Heritage Organizations & Events</a> can help bolster the stories of good that you do! Use its companion
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Econ_Impact_Comm_tool_web.pdf">
communication’s tool</a> to draft ideas.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">AASLH webinar Dec. 11 – Strengthening History Communication<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>SESSION DATES:</b> December 11, 2025, from 1- 4 PM ET<br>
<b>COST:</b> $100 AASLH Members / $150 Nonmembers /10% discount for STEPS participants with promo code found in the online STEPS Community<br>
<b>OPEN REGISTRATION:</b> 30 participant limit.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="https://learn.aaslh.org/products/strengthening-history-communication-reframing-the-value-of-history-and-your-institution-december-2025-virtual-workshop">Learn more/Register here</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">This half-day virtual workshop will help history practitioners at institutions of all types and sizes learn how to communicate about their work more effectively. Whether you need to write fundraising letters,
make advocacy calls, speak with the media, or simply update your website, this workshop is for you. Drawing on research from AASLH’s
<a href="http://aaslh.org/reframing-history/" target="_blank">Reframing History</a> project, this workshop will help you communicate with public audiences more effectively and build a wider understanding of the value of history and history organizations. This
workshop will include an overview of research findings, discussions about major challenges in communicating history with colleagues from around the country, and and – most importantly – an opportunity to begin crafting your own communications materials.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OMA webinar Dec. 9 - Collections Policy 101<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Oregon Museums Association Webinar<br>
Collections Policy 101 Webinar - December 9 at 10:00AM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Know you need to revamp (or write) a collections policy, but have no idea where to start? Do you need it broken down? Melanie Deer will break down aspects of a collections policy based on John Simmon’s “Things
Great and Small.” By the end of the presentation you will be able to identify what sections you need to include and have confidence in starting. Register online for Collections Policy 101
<a href="https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=IWTF8RheJS59v4VmkTSJxLLCqJQMYS81PszPFP9NCLII3Dz6NUHboEGmZAa2bIPqY7GIiSE01a7nuFTu2mGsHBPZOOKeyQflQk6dOF6I4E4%3d" target="_blank">
here.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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Oregon Heritage Exchange blog</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more
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