In 2025, unexpected and difficult changes brought on by governmental actions continue to impact the people and organizations essential to the work of preservation. These challenges include a loss of key funding sources and significant work force reductions from every corner of the field.

As the National Trust continues to respond to these challenges and advocate for historic preservation at all levels, we realize the need to support those in the field with information, expertise, and resources. And so, this summer, Preservation Leadership Forum is not only hosting a series of webinars from June to August that will provide expert advice on topics addressing both fundraising and job search strategies, but also welcoming job seekers to join our LinkedIn group to connect with others in the field.

Webinar Schedule

You can learn more about the series and register for each of these sessions via our Upcoming Webinars page.

• June 26 | 2-3 PM ET: Ask Me Anything with National Trust Talent Acquisition Specialist Dave Ferguson
• July 17 | 3-4 PM ET: How to Kickstart a Fundraising Program as a Staff of One
• July 31 | 2-3 PM ET: Grant Writing Strategies
• August 7 | 2-3 PM ET: Leveraging LinkedIn for Stronger Online Networking

Join the National Trust LinkedIn Group

As an additional resource, the National Trust would like to invite Job Seekers and Supporters to use our LinkedIn Group as a platform to connect. While the space continues to be a forum for events and information, we want to encourage those looking for a job right now to use the group as a tool to build connections and share more about what you are looking for.

For Job Seekers: Introduce yourself and share what kind of positions you are looking for along with your geographic preferences. Also, share if you are open to connecting with others for informational interviews. Make sure to include a link to your LinkedIn profile.

For Job Supporters: Comment on the individual posts with information on potential positions (with salary transparency!) and if you are willing to talk and share your experiences with the original poster.