TABLE OF CONTENTS

• REMINDER: CAM CALL FOR PROPOSALS DUE DECEMBER 1ST
• CAC TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS
• NEW REQUIREMENTS FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF SB 1262 "NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT"
• IMLS LEADERSHIP GRANT GUIDELINES AVAILABLE
• CONGRESS FINALIZES NEA AND NEH BUDGETS FOR FY 2005
• "CALIFORNIA'S FISCAL REPORT" NOW AVAILABLE
• NEW PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY ELECTED TO ICOM
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• GRANT DEADLINES
• BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS
• CONTACT CAM

FIND YOUR MUSE... Be a member of the California Association of Museums! If you are not a member, we encourage you to join us today and participate in the collective endeavor to strengthen the museum field in California. Membership benefits and fees are available at http://www.calmuseums.org/membership/index.html.

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF SB 1262 "NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT"

NEW PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY GENERAL ELECTED TO ICOM

Alissandra Cummins from Barbados was elected President of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) on October 8th, 2004. It is the first time that ICOM, created in 1946, has elected a woman as President. She succeeds Jacques Perot, President of ICOM from 1998 to 2004. Cummins is Chairperson of the Barbados National Commission for UNESCO. She was the Vice-chairperson of ICOM Museum Association of the Caribbean (ICOM-MAC) from 1989 until 1992. From 1998 to 2001, she was a Member of the UNESCO Executive Board. She has widely contributed to the influence and protection of Cultural Heritage in her country in 1999, by becoming Special Envoy for Cultural Heritage in Barbados.

In addition, John Zvereff, a U.S citizen, has been appointed Secretary General of ICOM, by the Executive Council. The new Secretary General took office in Paris on November 2nd, 2004. The Secretary General, is ICOM's Executive Officer and directs the Organization, from its Paris Headquarters (France), with a multicultural staff of fifteen. Under the leadership of ICOM's new president, Alissandra Cummins, and its Executive Council, Zvereff will pursue a more proactive role for the organization and new partnerships to allow for increased and better services to its membership. For more information, visit http://icom.museum.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAM PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS SURVEY
Please do not forget to take a few minutes to complete the CAM Programs and Publications Survey. The purpose of this survey is to elicit feedback from the field with the intention of improving communication and services to California museums and their personnel. Your opinions are an important step in creating tools and programs that will benefit the California museum field. Please click on CAM Programs and Publications Survey to give us your feedback or visit www.calmuseums.org and click on the appropriate link. Thank you, in advance, for your time and valuable feedback!

REMINDER: SAVE OUR HISTORY GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
The deadline is quickly approaching for The History Channel's Save Our History National Grant Program. This year, $250,000 in grants will be awarded to historical organizations that partner with educators on projects that help students learn about and appreciate the history of their local communities. The History Channel has recognized and is focusing on the needs of organizations whose mission is to preserve and maintain the fabric of our nation's history. The History Channel will award grants between $1,000 and $10,000. Grant applications are due December 3rd and can be found and submitted online at www.saveourhistory.com.

PARTNERSHIP FOR A NATION OF LEARNERS COMMUNITY COLLABORATION GRANTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, in conjunction with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, has released guidelines for the Partnership for a Nation of Learners (PNL) Community Collaboration Grants. Grants range from $25,000 to $250,000, and are designed to support new and existing lifelong learning collaborations between museums, libraries and public broadcasters. Grant applications for FY 2005 are due on March 1, 2005; grant awards will be made in September 2005. The PNL initiative will also feature extensive professional development opportunities for museum, library and pubic broadcasting personnel. For information about the PNL program, and to view grant guidelines, go to www.partnershipforlearners.org.

MUSEUM STUDIES COURSE
The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria, British Columbia is offering "Building Community Relationships," a distance education opportunity designed to meet the needs of a range of individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in community-centered practice. This course is conducted from January 17 to April 23, 2005. The registration deadline is December 22, 2004. A complete course description and registration form are available by contacting UV at crmp@uvcs.uvic.ca or by visiting their web site at www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/courses/ha488s.cfm.

MUSEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SURVEY 
Dr. Paul Marty of the School of Information Studies at the Florida State University is conducting an online survey to identify topics that pertain to the application and use of information science and technology in museums (an area of research called museum informatics), and that are of interest to museum professionals, educators and students. The results of this survey will be used to inform the development of a new program of study in museum informatics. To participate in this brief, online survey, visit http://info.fsu.edu/~pmarty/survey. Any questions about this study may be directed to Dr. Marty by telephone at (850) 644-5133 or by email at marty@fsu.edu.

MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR
The Museum Education Monitor (MEM) is compiling a list of graduate students, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral fellows researching and writing about the theory and practice of museum education. This list will be published in the upcoming December issue of MEM to complement its section featuring completed theses and dissertations. If you would like your research work to be noted, please send an e-mail to mem@mccastle.com that summarizes the name of project, research question(s) (no more than 50 words, please), principal researchers, site(s) where research is being conducted, time span, contact information, and key words to describe the project (no more than 4 or 5, please). Deadline for submissions for this issue is Friday, December 10, 2004.

ARTOGRAPHY: ARTS IN A CHANGING AMERICA
ARTOGRAPHY: Arts in a Changing America, is a pilot program being incubated by Leveraging Investments in Creativity with a grant from the Ford Foundation. Artography's goal is to support exemplary art making as seen through a lens of the changing demographics of the U.S. and its expanding realm of cultural aesthetics. The program seeks organizations that are recognized as artistic leaders and have demonstrated a commitment to diversity through the composition of their leadership, staff, and decision-making processes. Artography will award 8-12 organizations two-year general operating support grants of $25,000-$50,000 annually, with additional funds made available to grantees for targeted purposes on a competitive basis. The preliminary application is due on January 14, 2005 and decisions to invite full proposals will be made by March 21, 2005. Contact: Edwin Torres at etorres@lincnet.net, (212) 229-1735, or www.lincnet.net/ARTOGRAPHY.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / THE MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY SANTA CRUZ
The Museum of Art and History is seeking an experienced Director of Development to oversee fundraising, membership and grant-writing. This position oversees business and general membership, grants, campaigns, appeals, special events, and any other fundraising activities. The successful candidate must have three years experience as Development Director of a non-profit organization and be able to demonstrate their ability to work with boards, committees, donors, and volunteers and as part of a senior management team. Successful grant writing experience & Bachelor's degree is required. Museum experience is preferred. Excellent communication and good computer skills are essential Please fax or mail resume with cover letter to: Rachel Torrey, Administrative Director, Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FAX: 831-429-1954. For a complete job description or to learn more about the Museum please visit our website: http://www.santacruzmah.org

MUSEUM REGISTRAR / FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO
The Museum Registrar is responsible for implementing the museum's collection management policies and procedures; establishes and maintains all aspects of documenting the collections in permanent exhibition, storage and in transit; creates and maintains detailed manual and computerized records of the museum's permanent collections. For a detailed job description, please see www.thinker.org. Send cover letter and resume to tchen@famsf.org.

DIRECTOR / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
California State University, Chico in collaboration with the Northern California Natural History Museum (NCNHM) Board of Directors is seeking a Director to oversee, direct, and administer the on-going fundraising, design, construction, exhibit and educational program implementation and operations for the Northern California Natural History Museum at California State University, Chico (http://www.ncnhm.org/). Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field; 3-5 years successful experience in museum development and management; a record of successful grant writing and fundraising; excellent communication, organizational, and management skills; and experience and skill as a natural history/environmental advocate. The salary range is $55,000 - $68,000 annually, commensurate with experience. For details and required application forms for job 04-0056, contact CSUC Staff Personnel Programs at (530) 898-6771, or visit www.csuchico.edu/hr/vacancies.shtml. Open until filled; review of applications begins 1/3/05.

EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGER / HERITAGE SQUARE MUSEUM
Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles seeks an Education and Public Programs Manager. Responsibilities of the Education and Public Programs Manager include: developing, implementing, and evaluating the museum's educational, educational outreach, visitor, and public programs with the goal of enhancing public access to and understanding of the Museum's collections and resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in history, education, museum studies or related field; skills commensurate with recruiting, training and managing a diverse volunteer staff; demonstrated ability to create, implement, and produce quality public programs. Interest in and knowledge of Southern California history from the mid-19th century to the present is desirable. Applicants must have at least three years experience working in museum management or education fields. Please fax or mail resume to: Heritage Square Museum Business Office, 251 South Lake Avenue, Suite 915, Pasadena, CA 91101. Please, no phone calls or emails.

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF VISITOR SERVICES, ADMISSIONS / ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is seeking an experienced, customer/visitor service professional to assist in managing a coordinated, museum-wide visitor services program. The Assistant Visitor Services Manager, Admissions, manages the day-to-day functions of Admissions, including administering policies that govern admissions for VIPs, tourists, and the general public. He/she receives and processes all admissions sales and income; handles all admission-related visitor inquiries; oversees attendance and revenue tracking. The incumbent trains, directs, and supervises staff and front-line volunteers involved in admissions, coat check services, and the visitor information desk. Additionally the incumbent assists in the administration of all visitor services activities, and continuously seeks ways to improve service to visitors. Full details at www.asianart.org

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIP / ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Development Coordinator provides administrative and project support to the Foundation, Government, and Corporate Giving Program, working closely with the Associate Director, Grants and Sponsorships, and the Manager, Foundation and Government Relations, to ensure that daily fundraising activities proceed smoothly. The incumbent serves as the primary contact for entry-level Corporate Partner gifts ($2,500-$10,000), in addition to assisting in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all corporate, foundation, and government donors. Full details at www.asianart.org

MANAGER OF INDIVIDUAL GIFTS / ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Asian Art Museum is seeking an experienced development professional to develop, implement, and manage the Individual Gifts Program at the $2,500 level and above. The incumbent will direct a major gifts committee and oversee the research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors including planning and implementing donor cultivation and recognition events. Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate and strategize with Capital Campaign staff on the cultivation and solicitation of gifts for the Future Fund Campaign. Full details at www.asianart.org

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF VISITOR SERVICES, ADMISSIONS / ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Assistant Visitor Services Manager, Admissions, manages the day-to-day functions of Admissions, including administering policies that govern admissions for VIPs, tourists, and the general public. He/she receives and processes all admissions sales and income; handles all admission-related visitor inquiries; oversees attendance and revenue tracking. The incumbent trains, directs, and supervises staff and front-line volunteers involved in admissions, coat check services, and the visitor information desk. Additionally the incumbent assists in the administration of all visitor services activities, and continuously seeks ways to improve service to visitors. Full details at www.asianart.org

ASSISTANT BUYER, MUSEUM STORE / ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to assist in the operation of a dynamic museum store. Reporting to the Manager of Retail Operations, the incumbent will provide direct support to the buying function by performing a variety of administrative and retail management duties including ordering and tracking, inventory and purchase order management, and vendor communication. Additionally he/she assists in the museum store, working on the sales floor as needed. Apply online at www.asianart.org or send a letter of interest and resume as soon as possible to: HUMAN RESOURCES, Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102, FAX: 415-861-2359.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL AND PLANNED GIFTS / MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Founded in 1979, The Museum of Contemporary Art is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. MOCA seeks an experienced fundraiser to oversee all aspects of individual giving to the museum: Annual Fund (gifts of $1,200+); identify, cultivate and solicit a portfolio of major gift prospects capable of making gifts of $10,000 and above. Required experience: 5-7 yrs fundraising for major non-profit organization, demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts from individuals. Working with non-profit boards, committees, donors and volunteers. Supervisory/management. Excellent written, oral communication skills. Undergraduate degree, knowledge of, and experience in the arts preferred. See full description and application instructions: http://www.moca.org/museum/us_jobs.php.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION / SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Enjoy a beautiful work setting while being part of an exciting organization. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is looking for a manager with knowledge of fund accounting to oversee budgeting, F/S; IS, HR and risk management. Must be experienced supervisor with strong interpersonal & communication skills. Learn more at http://www.sbnature.org. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources-DFA; S B Museum of Natural History; 2559 Puesta del Sol Road; Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (or fax 569-3170).

HOW TO ADD A JOB LISTING
Please email the CAM office at cam@calmuseums.org to list any job opportunities in future editions of CAM e-News and on the CAM web site. Since it is not possible to include all the details of a job description, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested applicants can get additional information and/or obtain a complete job description. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. There is no charge to promote job listings in California museums. Unless a specific deadline is provided, all listings will be posted on the web site for 4 weeks.

GRANT DEADLINES

CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.

CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
For information, click CCH.

HERITAGE PRESERVATION
October 8-December 4, 2004: Conservation Assessment Program Grants (first-come, first-served basis)
For information, click CAP.

INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
December 1, 2004: Conservation Assessment Program
December 1, 2004: Museum Assessment Program
December 15, 2004: 21st Century Museum Professionals
February 1, 2005: National Leadership Grants for Museums
March 15, 2005: 21st Century Museum Professionals
For information, click IMLS.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
For information, click NEH.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
For information, click NEA.

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
For information, click NHPRC.

If there are other grant opportunities you would like to share with the California museum community, please email the CAM Office at cam@calmuseums.org.

The federal government has recently adopted a new policy requiring organizations to provide a DUNS (data universal numbering system) with their grant applications and proposal to keep track of how federal grant money is awarded and dispersed. A DUNS number is issued by Dun and Bradstreet by phone at 1-866-705-5711.

CONTACT CAM

We welcome your comments and inquiries. Please contact the CAM office at:

Celeste DeWald, Executive Director
California Association of Museums
P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
Email: cam@calmuseums.org
www.calmuseums.org

CAM is supported in part by a grant from the California Arts Council. To read the California Arts Council's current weekly update with other information about the arts in California, the Arts License Plate, and other initiatives for the arts in California, please click CAC Current Weekly Update.

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