OTAGO MUSEUM

BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
OUTCOMES INDICATORS PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACHIEVED OR NOT ACHIEVED PERFORMANCE STATUS
We will
diversify our
funding base.
Partner with the University
of Otago on the delivery of
science outreach services to
the Otago community
Detail outcomes of partnerships with
the University of Otago
ACHIEVED:
2014/15 Delivery of partnerships
through outreach services for Dodd-
Walls Centre for Photonics and
Quantum Technologies; Genetics
Otago Lab in a Box; lead in MBIE
Participatory Science Platform
Funding for the delivery of science outreach education services has been received from the
University of Otago, and through joint initiatives with the University and MBIE including:
• Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonics and Quantum Technologies – delivery of pilot outreach
projects, six year contract
• MBIE Participatory Science Platform – lead in delivery of the Otago Participatory Science
Platform in collaboration with the University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, NZ
International Science Festival and Ngāi Tahu
• Genetics Otago, University of Otago – MBIE Curious Minds strategy funding for Lab in a
Box project, development of science engagement programmes and demonstrations
Seek business partnership
and community funding
opportunities for
sponsorship of exhibitions
and programmes
Detail business partnerships and
community funding for exhibitions
and programmes
ACHIEVED: $100,000 from Otago
Community Trust; $35,000 from Dr
Marjorie Barclay Trust; $75,000 per
annum for four years from Dunedin
City Council; $25,000 from Perpetual
Trust
The Museum received significant community support in 2014/15 to develop new exhibitions and
programmes:
• Otago Community Trust granted $100,000 towards the stage one redevelopment of
Discovery World and the Planetarium.
• Dr Marjorie Barclay Trust granted $35,000 towards the redevelopment of
Discovery World.
• Dunedin City Council voted to grant $75,000 per annum for four years.
• Perpetual Trust granted the Museum $25,000 contribution to the redevelopment of
the H D Skinner Annex.
Build relationships with
existing patrons anew to
create a philanthropic base
for the Museum
Detail new and existing revenue
streams explored and developed
ACHIEVED:
Developed wider base of supporters
through Association of Friends of the
Otago Museum; University of the
Third Age; Otago Chamber of
Commerce members; public
education
Philanthropic activities included the following:
• The Association of Friends of the Otago Museum initiatives include creating new links
with other Friends organisations, and promoting the Friends through University of Otago
networks, alumni and existing Friend’s networks.
• The Museum delivered a six-part lecture series for U3A Dunedin.
• The Gifts and Legacies exhibition hosted the Otago Chamber of Commerce Business After
5 event and invited the South Island manager of Perpetual Trust to speak to the guests
on philanthropy and corporate giving, starting the conversation with potential new
supporters.
• The Gifts and Legacies at the Otago Museum catalogue encourages readers to consider
joining the Friends and explains how they might support the Otago Museum through
donation, gift or bequest.
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