American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic WorksAmerican Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic WorksAIC_013ea8a4-b678-40d1-9547-109ae74e08aaThe AIC and FAIC envision a world in which the preservation of cultural material is appreciated and supported, thereby encouraging knowledge and understanding of our cultural heritage._cc3a853b-db67-425b-859d-86ed8720b045The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) is the national membership organization supporting conservation professionals in preserving cultural heritage by establishing and upholding professional standards, promoting research and publications, providing educational opportunities, and fostering the exchange of knowledge among conservators, allied professionals, and the public._da490434-e8e4-4a3f-8d2e-c62ff79ddb2bPreservation of Cultural HeritageAIC promotes the preservation of cultural heritage as a means toward a deeper understanding of our shared humanity—the need to express ourselves through creative achievement in the arts, literature, architecture, and technology. We honor the history and integrity of achievements in the humanities and science through the preservation of cultural materials for future generations.AdvocacyAIC is the voice for cultural materials preservation. We advocate for public policy founded on the enduring evidence of human imagination, creativity, and achievement.ProfessionalismAIC supports the provision of conservation services by professionally qualified individuals who adhere to a code of ethics and guidelines for practice.Education and Lifelong LearningAIC promotes the attainment of expert knowledge of materials and technologies and mastery of conservation techniques. We promote the understanding of the values and contexts of our cultural heritage and stress informed decision-making in conservation. We are dedicated to service in the field, research, sharing knowledge with others, and continued education.Member ServicesAIC welcomes any individual, organization, or institution to become a member. We encourage education and networking for professionals, allied professionals, and individuals interested in supporting conservation. We provide and develop services that are responsive to the professional needs of our members.GovernanceAIC embraces sustained, strategic management of our organization, reflecting our responsibilities to our membership, allied professions, partners, the public, and our cultural heritage preservation agenda.Member ServicesEnhance Member Services_83e330bc-07bb-4602-aa3d-80c8c8d624c3IMembersAs a professional membership organization defined by the tax code 501(c)6, AIC’s primary function is to serve its membership. Professional conservators form the core of AIC and have a major influence on its direction, goals, and activities. AIC members serve in specialty groups, on committees and task forces, and elect AIC’s board. AIC will continue to enhance membership benefits.MembershipIncrease membership through retention efforts and by targeting new groups, including architects, conservation scientists, archaeologists, and collection managers._04bcb206-88ce-4cb6-97e7-f6fe05265af21ArchitectsConservation ScientistsArchaeologistsCollection ManagersValue and BenefitsBetter articulate the value of membership and membership benefits by membership category._42506bc3-cfb8-464b-a017-ec64edea49072Certification ProgramDevelop a respected, sustainable certification program and a process for recertification._3073b95f-af22-49ab-9707-45f3f1f09ed03Emerging LeadersIncrease commitment to and support of student/younger members by developing an Emerging Leaders group and initiating more interaction with training programs._01c3a6a8-bd71-4ffb-aaea-06a5d18d2fe34Student/Younger MembersCommunicationsImprove communication with members regarding AIC and FAIC activities and offerings and needs of the membership._90d36686-bb3e-46fa-9e4c-a06d843659e55The design and use of the new database and website—along with email blasts, surveys, Webinairs, etc.—will provide greater opportunities for interaction. Include IV. B. as part of this initiative.Member Prospect DatabaseCreate a member prospect database._69af8e6e-3814-4f75-8eb9-f373f49c3a3b6Member BenefitsExplore new member benefits. _8e4c3a63-1e90-4b84-9d7d-adcbe8433c397FAICAssist in the Development of the FAIC_9250af9c-9b35-412c-98f9-870972034a44IITo strengthen our organization, the AIC will provide information and support to FAIC board members, serve as a resource for programmatic activities conceived of and developed by both organizations, and implement educational and charitable activities for the FAIC.FAIC LeadershipReview nominations proposed by the FAIC board and executive director and elect new FAIC board directors who can provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources to reach strategic goals._9ff67099-05b7-4fc2-9e33-6acb579958c31Cooperative AgreementsDevelop, with the FAIC board, cooperative agreement documents that will guide and shape the interaction between the two organizations. _6fd6fc1a-19e4-4b5e-ad23-e29d4694f1002Education and SupportProvide ongoing education and support for FAIC board members as they work to increase the visibility of the field of the conservation and AIC, along with increasing the financial base of both organizations._4fa2a874-3adb-45ee-ae27-c5fd44588c273Activities Support PlanDevelop a plan for support of AIC activities, with specific endowment and funding goals incorporated into the plan._0c5c6431-1b7a-43d5-a662-e4bbfe1799cd4Donor Prospect DatabaseCreate a donor prospect database. _ffcdd17d-d5a2-41ef-9935-e6039e7f582c5Stability and GrowthAssure Growth and Financial Stability_bc64c361-e472-4cd2-b839-f674ddb84b0aIIIAIC needs a strong financial base to effectively serve its membership. It will establish a long-term financial plan and collaborate with FAIC to increase funding.Business PlanComplete a business plan to guide operations and meet strategic goals. _4f4fbc9a-cb79-4086-93e2-242e0cd2ad591Data Management SystemsIntegrate data management systems to provide clear and accurate reports, more efficiently, for staff, the board, committee and task force chairs, and specialty group officers._d5060efa-2d43-441c-b70c-2023e31bc9b02Financial Policies and ProceduresDefine financial policies and procedures, while incorporating the work of the financial advisory and audit committees into operations._db6ed99f-5ca7-40c1-8870-cfffb2c7a0583Revenue SourcesExplore and develop additional AIC revenue sources, particularly through marketing activities for additional sponsorships, Web advertising, and publication sales._a0525496-50c7-44b1-bcab-e76abf56d3004Annual MeetingReview effectiveness of annual meeting structure and costs as the external and internal environment changes. _ae6a7371-050c-4f4b-a538-2456e480fc015Develop options to be considered for meetings four to ten years in the future.FAIC BoardSupport development of an FAIC board of directors._7cd5621b-d7c3-492c-a876-0f6d07629d106InfrastructureIncrease Efficiency through a Strengthened Infrastructure_200db0bb-2ed4-4370-9095-a50f80e83b70IVAIC will continue to strengthen the infrastructure through the use of technology and support of staff.Website and Membership DatabaseDevelop and launch a new AIC/FAIC website (including a redesigned Guide to Conservation Services) in coordination with a new membership database._a9ed617f-bcff-492a-95be-accc67826a5e1Online ServicesIntegrate online registration, purchasing, and membership renewal capabilities into normal operations; create and execute a membership communications and education campaign as new features are introduced. _bd6b2337-eec9-4582-9917-31da28bb8dca2New Technology and Search CapabilitiesDevelop a plan for integrating new technology and search capabilities into AIC communications and research. _475d4b5c-489c-4be9-af74-40cd11ecc3ae3Web-Based TrainingDevelop web-based training for specialty group officers and committee and task force members. _f85c698d-f812-476b-a724-b17e03d70edc4Sustainability and RecyclingReview sustainability and recycling options in operations._4fdcb889-304d-4535-99df-4f0e1de8577d5Educational OpportunitiesProvide Educational Opportunities to Advance the Field of Conservation _baafbb33-768e-4bfb-8574-6f76d86f237fVAn essential goal of the AIC is to assure the well being of the profession through ongoing professional development opportunities for its members. The AIC will review the educational opportunities available within the field and work toward developing, expanding, and supporting such opportunities. The AIC will continue to refine and expand its professional development programs to serve its members and to attract other conservation professionals.
Review, Evaluation, Development, and SupportReview current continuing educational opportunities; evaluate needs for additional programs; and develop, implement, and support programs that enable members to remain informed of recent advances in the care of cultural material._9e4e2780-b0a2-4ccf-aefd-855ebb0c12df1Education OpportunitiesProvide quality conservation education opportunities nationally with an emphasis on mid-level professional development._b6dc1893-0ee0-4938-86cf-91ae32b220232Training MethodsDevelop and support high quality training methods utilizing advanced educational tools and pedagogy to broaden accessibility to participants in a cost-effective manner._02212f4a-e382-4730-a0fc-54be595412553WebinarsDevelop web seminars to communicate new conservation ideas and techniques._1f521227-2254-4aae-803b-a9f2796912074PartnershipsDevelop partnerships, leveraging resources to achieve maximum impact of education programming through collaborations with other organizations and institutions._f974ae6f-d6b3-4e27-9e30-bb8d7dc00a055Business OperationsRefine and expand offerings and information on business operations for conservators in private practice._00161534-e4b3-48c7-8384-9d708bc0e6926NetworkingDevelop a new plan to increase networking opportunities among conservators and allied professionals. _bc80911e-2b0d-4c87-971b-b3897ae700c97ExpertiseProvide expertise for developing internal training program for specialty group leadership, as described in IV.D. _36068df6-c913-4027-a7f3-1e2acef8ccb08OutreachExplore Ways to Increase Outreach_72804510-a540-4615-8a15-2cd0dd76158bVIAIC seeks to increase appreciation and understanding of conservation and preservation beyond conservation professionals and to strengthen its presence in the allied professions. AIC will explore ways, in coordination with FAIC, to provide educational opportunities targeted to this goal.Outreach/Communications PlanDevelop a strategic plan for outreach/communications for allied professionals and the public (including K-12 audience). _e7fef02a-52de-4a1a-9c45-29e84aa045d51K-12 AudienceA phased plan will develop strategies for reaching targeted goals over time.Certification MarketingDevelop a certification marketing plan._742af5de-6493-4474-8b6b-0094a25616642Emergency ResponsePosition AIC, according to our strengths, in the national emergency response effort. _9799339a-885b-4846-a3a8-a94c40da8a9a3Continue to work with other national and state emergency response organizations and funding agencies to address deployment issues.Member ParticipationEncourage and support member participation in outreach activities through a standardized procedure for providing financial support and organizational endorsement to these programs._9a95a7d1-0aa6-48ef-8d5f-5f14826b10d04Collaborative RelationshipsStrengthen collaborative relationships with allied organizations to increase stature in the arts and humanities community. _8dd74ac1-b93e-4b25-9bcd-d475190eaae05AAMHeritage PreservationAASLHAPTTargeted organizations will initially include AAM, Heritage Preservation, AASLH, and APT.AdvocacyAdvocate for conservation among government agencies and cultural organizations and partner with appropriate advocacy alliances in the arts and humanities._41d1426f-4a25-4bee-8301-37fc70036a266Policy and ProgramsParticipate in national efforts to shape policy and programs that strengthen conservation of cultural heritage. _ea0625e4-b7f0-4317-a8e4-9308bbe933977Cooperative AgreementsExplore cooperative agreements with external organizations such as NCPTT, to foster conservation research, and FEMA, to facilitate emergency response preparedness. _1db711ed-b405-423d-ad6e-46d0b4e796888PublicationsIncrease the effectiveness of AIC Publications_20805b8d-60b8-48e6-b020-2336a8aa431dVIIHigh quality AIC publications in both print and electronic format are critical to effectively serve AIC’s membership, attract new members, and maintain credibility in the field. AIC will continue to improve its publications through regular review and adherence to policies that provide consistency, assure quality, and maintain standards.Delivery SystemReview delivery systems for all publications. _7a6f3d73-f80e-40f6-a2c4-552afa8fb75b1Publications PlanDevelop a plan to create publications to serve a broader conservation community, allied professionals, and the public._b81e4c98-0378-4065-86a3-ba5443bf71ea2Interactive WebsiteCreate an interactive website that serves members, the broader conservation community, allied professionals, and the public._b0315d77-b30b-4308-aa50-cd54920e31993Specialty GroupsSupport the publishing efforts of the specialty groups with advice and coordination as requested._f90afefc-8d55-4d5a-b181-c0749eeef34c4Development and OutreachSupport publication for development and outreach for AIC activities and in conjunction with FAIC._42d0913d-603c-4141-9786-817f59e590245AIC HistoryProduce a history of AIC for members and the public. _0b1bb286-9088-42d3-b875-121bba1bfe5a6Professional StandardsDevelop and Maintain Professional Standards_d367f5eb-7ad1-498c-8384-05f603598114VIIIAs the profession of conservation evolves, the AIC Code of Ethics, Guidelines for Practice, and Commentaries to the Guidelines for Practice become increasingly important documents for the profession of conservation and the broader cultural community. Establishing standards that both define and guide the field of conservation encourages professional growth and assures a major role for conservators in efforts to preserve cultural material.Best PracticesUpdate the Guidelines and Commentaries as required through the development of “Best Practices” documents._e4a1f7ed-8e90-4188-bb98-0c6234d38f0b1Searchable ResourceProvide these core documents as an online searchable resource._a00c3de2-0415-45a0-be2b-2a9464eb49242Ethics, Guidelines, and CommentariesMarket and distribute the Code of Ethics, Guidelines for Practice, and Commentaries to an audience beyond the membership of AIC._59fe41f4-fc45-49ed-85c2-fdda196df92e3Changing PracticesDevelop “Best Practices” documents to provide guidance to members regarding changes in the field._4803ecaf-7717-4b4a-85f1-7d676031385d4SustainabilityHeighten awareness of sustainability in all conservation practices. _f7f27266-a86b-4ab9-8550-93f1ac83ae5f52008-01-012010-12-312010-02-08ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com