Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:40:00 +0000 From: RICHARD ALLEN BERNSTEIN <rick.bernstein@wisconsinhistory.org> Subject: Nest Local History Webinar - Jan 25 Message-id: <BY2PR06MB502946B6DC62D26C6DDB67AF47E0@BY2PR06MB502.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>
A Primer on Research and Evaluation: What You Should Know
Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 10:30 - 12:00 pm
Conny Graft, Private Consultant, Research and Evaluation
How do you define success? What is it you want your visitors to know, feel
and do as a result of an experience with your organization? Understanding t
he needs and interests of current and potential audiences is critical. Lear
n about the different types of evaluations and different methods you can us
e to collect feedback.
Conny Graft is a consultant in interpretive planning, research, and evaluat
ion for nonprofits including museums, parks, zoos and healthcare organizati
ons. Conny began consulting with nonprofits in 2000 while she was working f
or Colonial Williamsburg. In 2010, she retired from the Colonial Williamsbu
rg Foundation where she worked for 27 years. During her time there she serv
ed in several different roles such as Director of Interpretive Planning, Di
rector of Interpretive Education and Director of Research and Evaluation. S
he earned her Bachelor's Degree in American History at Bowdoin College in B
runswick, Maine. She has also participated in many workshops and webinars w
ith the American Evaluation Association and the Visitor Studies Association
. Conny has served as a consultant for many organizations including: The In
ternational Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Smithsonian Institution,
The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, The Bronx Zoo, The American Associati
on of State and Local History, The National Trust for Historic Preservation
and Sentara Health Care. She served as President of The Virginia Associati
on of Museums and served on the board of The Visitor Studies Association an
d was editor of The Visitor Studies Journal. She is a faculty member of The
Seminar for Historical Administration. Her prime interest is in helping no
nprofits build capacity to articulate and evaluate their impact and learn h
ow to apply those insights to provide more intentional and meaningful exper
iences.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/912162800684009267
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Richard Bernstein, Southern Region
Local History-Field Services
Office of Programs and Outreach
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
608 264 6583
rick.bernstein@wisconsinhistory.org
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