Name
Funding the Future: Securing Resources for Preservation
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location Name
Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee
Description
Securing funding for preservation projects has never been more challenging, as traditional sources become harder to access and competition for grants increases. This session will help preservation professionals navigate the evolving funding landscape by exploring opportunities beyond government grants, including private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and community-based funding models. Attendees will gain valuable insights on where to look for funding, how to craft competitive applications, and the dos and don’ts of securing financial support for their sites or organizations.
Session Type
Educational
Speakers
Mary Margaret Fernandez, Program Outreach Coordinator, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Alaska McInnis, Senior Director, National Grant Program, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Patty Winterton, Vice President of Philanthropy, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Michelle Horton, VP of Institutional Partnerships and Strategy, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Haley Powell Kelly, Associate Director of Institutional Giving, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Anjali Zutshi, Texas Historical Commission; Friends of the Texas Historical Commission
Alaska McInnis, Senior Director, National Grant Program, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Patty Winterton, Vice President of Philanthropy, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Michelle Horton, VP of Institutional Partnerships and Strategy, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Haley Powell Kelly, Associate Director of Institutional Giving, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Anjali Zutshi, Texas Historical Commission; Friends of the Texas Historical Commission