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Savoir faire — Saskatchewan Genealogical Society’s diversity plan embraces inclusivity and cultural differences

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Gail Dever

Look around at your fellow members in your genealogical society. Are you all the same age? Do most of you share a similar background? Are your members getting older? Is it a struggle to find new volunteers? Are your membership … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — Have members brainstormed the future of your genealogical society?

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Gail Dever

I’ve hung around and sipped chilled Chardonnay with genealogists long enough to know many have opinions about what their society should be doing to ensure it continues to thrive. I’ve no doubt expressed a few of my own thoughts. Genealogical … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa releases strategic plan

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Gail Dever

For some genealogical societies, creating or updating their strategic plan is seen as a painful waste of time. They don’t see how a vision, mission and value statements will help the society move forward and attract new members. They don’t … Continue reading →

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Genealogical society members and directors should watch these videos from the 2018 North Texas Summit

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Gail Dever

A number of years ago, I asked at a genealogical society if the board of directors could have an all-day meeting to discuss where we wanted to be in five years as an organization. The idea was immediately dismissed as … Continue reading →

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Why your genealogical society needs a social media policy

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Gail Dever

Every once in a while, someone posts a comment on Facebook asking, “Does your genealogical society have a social media policy?” Few say their society has one. Some say they are working on it. If your society has a presence … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — September 9, 2017

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Nova Scotia Ancestors: Lunenburg County GenWeb by Candice McDonald on Finding Your Canadian Family. Alberta, Manitoba & Saskatchewan Update by Sherri on CanadaGenWeb’s Cemetery Update Canada 150 – Grosse Isle by … Continue reading →

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OGS and NYG&B’s new partnership to benefit members

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) and the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) today announced a new partnership offering reciprocal membership at a discount to all members. The two societies hope this will allow their respective members to gain … Continue reading →

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Zero-cost ‘Canada 150’ idea for genealogy societies

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Gail Dever

Is your genealogy society looking for a simple idea to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary that won’t cost anything? If so, you may like what a military museum and Library and Archives Canada are doing. The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum in … Continue reading →

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21 ways to increase your non-profit’s chances of receiving a grant

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Gail Dever

In my previous life, I managed a multi-million dollar donations budget for a major Canadian corporation, and every year I reviewed hundreds of requests for funding. I read grant requests for as little as $100 and as much as $10 … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire: How to easily promote your society’s mission statement — front and centre

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Gail Dever

There’s a new sign on the door at the Niagara Peninsula Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, and it tells everyone what they may not know or have forgotten. The sign features the three key areas of the branch’s mission … Continue reading →

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