Help Shape MAAM’s Future: Strategic Planning Survey Now Open

The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is excited to announce the launch of our strategic planning process—and we are inviting you to be a part of it.

At its core, strategic planning is about driving a clear, thoughtful, and responsive path forward. It is a chance to pause, reflect on where we have been, and define where we want to go together. As a member-driven organization, MAAM’s strength lies in its community. That’s why your voice is so vital as we plan for the future.

Why Are We Doing This?

The museum field continues to evolve—through innovations in engagement, shifting funding landscapes, growing equity and inclusion efforts, and new challenges facing professionals and institutions alike. To ensure MAAM remains a meaningful and supportive resource, we are using this moment to clarify our mission, programs, and goals with intention.

This is more than a roadmap—it’s a commitment to serve you better.

Why Your Feedback Matters

Whether you are a long-standing member, a conference attendee, a museum professional working in the region, or someone just discovering MAAM—we want to hear from you.

Your feedback will help us:

• Identify the most pressing needs of museum professionals across the Mid-Atlantic region
  
• Shape programs and events that offer real value
  
• Guide our advocacy, equity, and professional development efforts
  
• Strengthen partnerships and outreach across a diverse museum community
  
• Ensure that MAAM continues to grow in alignment with your goals and values
  

How You Can Help

We’ve created a brief Strategic Planning Survey to collect your ideas, insights, and experiences. It should take roughly 15 minutes to complete, and every response will help inform the direction of our work.

👉 Take the Survey Here.

We also encourage you to share this survey with colleagues and peers in the field—especially those who may not yet be engaged with MAAM but whose perspectives are important to include.

Thank You

Your participation means a great deal to us. We are grateful for your time, your thoughts, and your ongoing support. Together, we can ensure that MAAM remains a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking organization that uplifts the museum field across the region.

Thank you for helping us plan for a stronger future—one that reflects all of us.