We are hoping to re-establish and open a small Sheriff's museum in late 2024. Our museum is quite small - about 20,000 visits per year, and only a few thousand exhibit items. We are looking for feedback on museum management software that would be appropriate. Any inputs are appreciated. For each of the following, if you can, we would appreciate any pros and cons of the system you use (what do you like and/or not like, and what "wish list" items would you like in a new system?).
Questions:
1. What system do you use for Collections management (inventory tracking, display status and location, loaned/donated status, loan duration, item owner, etc.)?
2. What system do you use for Membership management (enrollment, status, dues, tickets, perquisites, certificates, membership cards, etc.)?
2.a. Do you use the same system for periodic email "blasts" to your members? If not, what system do you use for email "blasts"?
3. What system do you use for Marketing/Contact management (outreach, fundraising contacts management, etc.)?
4. What system do you use for museum paid staff management (payroll, taxes, expenses, etc.)?
5. What system do you use for volunteer/docent management (personnel information, training, docent scheduling, etc.)?
ANY information would be useful. If you don't have the time to provide detail, just the names of the software you use would be helpful.
Thank you,
Mr. Kim Crosser, Director, Retired Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County