Qm² is a community of consultants. Our shared mission is to help nonprofit organizations, particularly museums and cultural groups, build successful futures by implementing powerful concepts of learning, leadership, management, and design. Although we each operate our own business, we share values, our talents are complementary, and we care for and support one another. Read More

RECENT PROJECTS

- a sampling of ways we are helping museums and cultural nonprofits.

A community of consultants helping museums and  cultural nonprofits

Qm²

A Plan for Texas’ Largest History Museum

Dean Krimmel recently completed a comprehensive plan, working with designer John Crank of 1717 Design Group (Richmond), that will dramatically improve the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum visitor experience, use of gallery space, and administrative, curatorial and educational functions.

Chicago's Glessner House

and Prairie District Neighborhood

     

Anita Durel and John Durel worked with the staff and board of Glessner House and Prairie District neighborhood residents to find ways that the house can become a valued community resource.

RECENTLY PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Eliminating the Fear Factor in Fundraising

by Anita Durel

Published in Hand to Hand, the magazine of the Association of Children's Museums, Summer 2009

With staff and resources cut, there simply is not enough time to accomplish everything you used to do. So maybe this is the best time to examine priorities and recognize that this is a great time to focus on one in particular: rallying the board to ask for money. It may seem counterintuitive, but hard economic times present a unique opportunity to engage museum trustees in fundraising. Read More.

Entrepreneurship in Historical Organizations

by John Durel

Published in History News, the magazine of the American Association of State and Local History, Spring 2009

It seems almost preposterous to describe historical and cultural institutions as entrepreneurial. The popular view of an entrepreneur in America can be seen any month on the cover of Inc. Magazine. Young, smart, ambitious, hard driving, probably living in California, with a bright idea or new product that will make millions. Not the kind of people one usually finds working in archives or at historic sites. Read More.

What Can We Do For You? Broadening the Relevance and Reputation of Museums and Historic Sites

by Anita Durel

Published in Forum Journal by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Summer 2009

We must recognize that, collectively and independently, historic sites and museums of all types have failed to articulate and broadly disseminate a cogent and compelling case for their continued existence. Read More.

LHUCA

The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts

LHUCA is a fast growing arts center in Lubbock, Texas. Durel Consulting Partners worked with the board and staff during 2008-2009, to help them develop systems and strategies for long term sustainability. Our work with LHUCA included the development of new mission and vision statements, board training, and development planning. Watch the video to the right >>>>>>>>