Max van Balgooy

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About Max van Balgooy

One of the national leaders in historical interpretation and community engagement, with extensive experience in developing solutions in collaboration with diverse audiences, including volunteers, staff, trustees, residents, scholars, students, design professionals, business leaders, and elected officials. Recognized researcher, author, and speaker on the trends, challenges, and opportunities facing museums, historic sites, and cultural organizations. Skilled facilitator, engaging trainer, and knowledgeable consultant on business strategy, historical interpretation, public programming, marketing, and online media. Provided professional consulting and advice on the management and interpretation of a wide range of historic sites and cultural institutions, including the Aiken-Rhett House (Historic Charleston Foundation), Arroyo Seco Parkway National Scenic Byway (California), The Breakers (Preservation Society of Newport County), Dana Thomas House (State of Illinois), Drayton Hall (National Trust for Historic Preservation), Gamble House (University of Southern California), Henry Ford’s Fair Lane (University of Michigan), Haas-Lilienthal House (San Francisco Heritage), Monticello (Thomas Jefferson Foundation), Philip Johnson Glass House (National Trust for Historic Preservation), President Lincoln's Cottage (National Trust for Historic Preservation), National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian Institution), William Seward House (New York), Taliesin West (Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation), Verdmont (Bermuda National Trust), and Wharton Esherick Home and Studio (Pennsylvania). Specialties: Strategic and transition planning, facilitation and consensus building, interpretive planning and implementation, team and project management, program assessment and evaluation, staff training and development, marketing and branding, online and social media, non-profit financial management, fundraising and federal grantwriting