A great post by Colleen Dilenschneider highlighting the importance of cross-departmental collaboration for developing audiences. Her 5 things are:
1 – Understanding audiences is everyone’s job
(Not just Marketing/Communications)
2 – Inspiring people around your mission is everyone’s job
(Not just Education)
3 – Creating a satisfying experience is everyone’s job
(Not just Visitor Operations)
4 – Reaching new audiences is everyone’s job
(Not just Programs or Community Engagement)
5 – Cultivating a community of supporters is everyone’s job
(Not just Membership)
Read the article Stepping out of silos