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Mission for Success

by David Grabitske on April 6, 2010 · No Comments · in Local History Standards, Marketing

In Keys Statements for Success, we looked at the evolution of mission statements for local history organizations since 1922. As noted, mission statements often reflect the era in which they are written. In 1922 with so many people new to the work of history, it was important for the mission statement to try to be [...]

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Defining the keys for success

by David Grabitske on March 16, 2010 · 1 Comment · in Marketing, Nonprofit Issues

In Key Statements for Success we looked at the need to keep organic statements up to date. In the 1920s and onward when people were just beginning to learn about history work, it was important to thoroughly expound on that work. Key statements evolved over the 20th century. Today there are often three key statements, and [...]

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Key Statements for Success

by David Grabitske on February 24, 2010 · No Comments · in Marketing, Nonprofit Issues

Writing key statements (mission, vision, values) is a delicate business, and there is much – often differing - advice online. The views expressed in this series are informed by the broad and specific experience of Minnesota’s historical organizations, and may not necessarily match every organization.   Done well, mission statements communicate succinctly and clearly the organization’s [...]

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