John G Riley Center and Museum of African American History and Culture

This project is designed to provide the resources to support a succession plan for the John Gilmore Riley Center & Museum by expanding staff capacity to gradually absorb the multiple roles of its founding director. IMLS funds will be used to hire an administrative officer and to increase the part-time assistant director for projects and programs to a full-time position, as well as hiring an administrative assistant with primary responsibility for on-site tours and general office duties. During the two-year grant period, the founding director will work closely with the board of directors to implement recommendations of the institutional strategic plan to guide the next phase of growth and development. New staff members will be provided with targeted professional development opportunities, and an existing internship program will be continued to assist with the transition of leadership for the future.