Museum Association Partnerships

Museum associations don't just serve their sector — they shape its future. Through strategic partnerships with Museums as Progress (MaP), associations amplify their role as catalysts for sector-wide transformation.

Partnership Benefits

For Your Members

  • 15% discount on all MaP programs and memberships

  • Access to regional cohorts in special programs

  • Early access to limited-attendance events and workshops

  • Direct connection to progress-focused museum leaders

For Your Association

  • 15% commission on member registrations

  • Regular revenue share payments

  • Integration with your conference programming

  • Options for virtual program delivery

Minimal Additional Work

  • MaP handles all member registration and support

  • We manage program delivery and community engagement

  • Option to receive regular reports on member participation

  • No new infrastructure needed

Implementation

Month 1: Quick Setup

  • Receive your association's unique discount code for member registration

  • Get promotional materials for your newsletter and website

  • Schedule integration with upcoming conference programming if desired

Ongoing Support

MaP provides:

  • Member registration and technical support

  • Revenue share calculations and payments

  • Program delivery and community management

  • Content for your member communications

Your team:

  • Shares the discount code with members

  • Promotes relevant programs through existing channels

  • Receives revenue share payments (processed via Paypal)

Optional Enhancements

Based on member interest, we can:

  • Create regional cohorts for premium programs

  • Develop conference tie-ins and extensions

  • Design custom learning pathways

  • Support virtual program delivery

  • Provide member success case studies

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Current Partners Spotlight

The Iowa Museum Association recognized their opportunity to drive sector transformation through enhanced professional development. Through our partnership, IMA:

  • Provides year-round learning pathways

  • Supports institutional progress

  • Creates sustainable revenue streams

  • Guides regional transformation

All without additional infrastructure investment.

“Partnering with Museums as Progress has already been beneficial for the Iowa Museum Association. Kyle’s thought-provoking and strategic approach pushes us to think deeply about the ‘why’ behind our decisions, helping us ensure that the value we offer truly resonates with our members. At its core, this collaboration sharpens our focus on how our mission aligns with theirs and highlights opportunities to support Iowa’s diverse museum community.

The landscape of Iowa museums is incredibly diverse, spanning institutions with multi-million-dollar budgets to entirely volunteer-run organizations. While their needs vary, they share a common goal: to listen to their communities and address the unique needs of those they serve. Through MaP, we’re able to empower our members, regardless of size, to reimagine what meaningful impact can look like in their communities.

As museums face significant shifts in funding and audience expectations, having access to training, professional networks, and a supportive community has never been more critical. Through our partnership with MaP, the IMA can provide our members with innovative resources and tools to better meet their challenges.”
— Tara Templeman, IMA Board President

FAQ

No, there is no fee to become a partner association.

No. If you’d like to give staff at your association access to paid MaP programs, you can purchase an Organizational Membership. Please note that Organizational Membership is not required to become a partner association.