State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND) provides access to ND history through archives, museum exhibitions, education programs, publications, and public events to the broad public.

Target Customer

{"Visitors","Students & Families","K-12 Educators","Researchers"}

Key Differentiator

Empower Through History is the stated mission; SHSND operates multiple integrated domains (Administration, Archaeology & Historic Preservation, State Archives, Audience Engagement & Museum) and maintains the North Dakota Heritage Center with state-level historic sites, archives, and public programming.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content; activities include ongoing programming, events with scheduled dates, and periodic board meetings.

Pain Points

1Limited public access to North Dakota’s historical collections and government records
2Need for engaging educational programs and curriculum resources around North Dakota history
3Need to preserve and provide access to artifacts, documents, and state records for researchers and the public

Key Features

1Public exhibitions and events at the North Dakota Heritage Center and state historic sites
2State Archives and artifact/document preservation plus access for researchers
3Educational programs and ND history curriculum development
4Publications, online portals and newsletters
5Volunteer opportunities, facility rentals, and donor/endowment programs
6Online ticketing for events and e-newsletter signup

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Director, Administration
2Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
3State Archivist
4Director, Audience Engagement & Museum
5State Museum Director
6Board President

Client Results

1Increased public access to state history and collections
2Enhanced public education and engagement through exhibitions and programs
3Support for preservation of artifacts, historic sites, and government records
4Opportunities for volunteers and community involvement

Competitive Advantages

1Official state archives and historic-preservation framework
2Integrated departments covering administration, archives, archaeology/preservation, and public engagement
3Multiple revenue/participation channels: donations, endowment, events, facility rentals, and volunteer programs
4Public-facing portal and extensive public programming (exhibitions, events, education)

Key Benefits

1Access to state history collections and archives

2Educational resources, curriculum development, and programs

3Public exhibitions, events, and publications

4Volunteer opportunities and community involvement

5Preservation and access to historic sites and government records

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A state agency preserving North Dakota's history, operating the North Dakota Heritage Center and related sites, maintaining state archives, curating exhibitions, delivering educational programs, publishing materials, and coordinating public engagement and preservation activities.

Target Market

Public visitors, students, educators, researchers, and supporters of North Dakota history

Unique Value Proposition

Empower Through History: a comprehensive state-scale history organization that preserves, curates, and educates around North Dakota’s history across archives, archaeology/preservation, and public engagement channels.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content

Pricing Model

{"Donations and Endowment funds for public projects","Monetary donations to specific projects or sites","Online event tickets via Eventbrite for certain programs","Facility rental for events and programs"}

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