Registered Charity No. 1000142

Saving Dorset’s Disappearing History

Carola Campbellenquiries@dorsetarchivestrust.org

Sam Johnston s.j.johnston@dorsetcc.gov.uk

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DAT – successor body to Friends of Dorset’s ArchivesShift in political and financial landscapeKey objects of DAT are closely linked and complement DHC’s strategic priorities

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Our key object is to promote the preservation, accessibility and understanding of Dorset’s archival Heritage

Fundraising Collections Development Advocacy

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About the DAT OrganisationThe Board is a new team

My backgroundThe rest of the Team

A small and doing communityEvery board member has a main focusFilling the skills gap is a work in progressThe power of the patron & the president

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DAT’s Strategy & ApproachAlign our activities to the History Centre’s plans, needs and

geographic reach

Fundraising projects must be compelling & fit a range of wallets Sponsor a Box for £10Emergency Purchase FundHistory Centre’s major & key projects

Event ProgrammeDesigned to reflect the History Centre’s Collections A fun evening/day out for our membership

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DAT role – hosting events and supporting volunteers

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DAT’s Strategy & Approach (cont’d)Proactively apply for grants in support of DHC projects

Active communication with members via all channelsPost &TelephoneInternet & Social Media

Moving ForwardDevelop a focus on learning and outreachCloser ties with other organisations

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Cooper-Dean archive project – DAT contribution

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The HLF Catalyst Project and its goals:

Develop fundraising & membership growth strategies

Grow entrepreneurial and communication skills

Design and acquire communication & marketing material and tools, including updating our website

Analysis of the local and National funding landscape to help develop a more focused strategy.

Develop partnerships with other organisations

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Plans for 2014-2015:

Attract more members & supporters

Raise significant funds for Bankes Project through grants & events

Try to reach the £10k target for the Emergency Fund

Launch the history competition in the local schools

Continue to implement the Catalyst recommendations

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Bankes of Kingston Lacy – HLF funded project 2014-2018

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DAT role – raising the profile of the project

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Conclusions

Increasingly competitive funding environmentService capacity shrinking so charitable support ever more importantFundraise for specifics – people know where their money is spentTarget efforts to ensure maximum returnHybrid approach – service and Trust alignedNon-cash benefits - Political/public profile assisted by volunteer effort