Permanent Legacy Foundation

It’s ! 🚨 When was the last time you backed up your most important files? Don’t wait until it’s too late; disaster can strike at any time. We recommend following the 3-2-1 Backup Rule, designed to create multiple layers of protection for your digital files.

📁 3 total copies of your files
💾 2 different storage types
🌍 1 copy stored offsite

Read our newest blog on the importance of having a system for backing up your digital materials and how to maintain your backups for long-term preservation. Click the link in our bio to learn more!

It’s Love Data Week! ❤️🔒

Your data tells a story—your photos, your memories, your legacy. This week is all about celebrating and protecting what matters most. At Permanent.org, we believe loving your data means caring for it in a way that ensures it lasts for generations. How are you preserving yours?

Read our latest blog post to learn more about our long-term digital preservation and how you can take control of your data and digital legacy.

📖 Read our blog here: https://buff.ly/3QjbNJw

Join this informative, FREE webinar, "Plan Before You Scan: Organize, THEN Digitize,” where Rhoda Gordon will delve into the essential steps of organizing your photo collection before digitizing it. Register: buff.ly/3Q3aGyz

Learn why proper organization is crucial for efficient scanning, preservation, and easy access to your precious memories. Rhoda will share tips and strategies for paring down, sorting, and preparing your photos to ensure a seamless and successful scanning process. She will also introduce DIG YOUR PHOTOS!, to help you organize your print photos easily and successfully. Perfect for anyone looking to preserve their family's history or streamline their print or digital archives. Don't miss this opportunity to make the most of your scanning project! DIG YOUR PHOTOS! and Permanent's storage gifting feature both make an amazing holiday gift for someone you love.

Register now and take the first step towards a well-organized, digitized photo collection.

We are hiring an exciting new position: Growth Coordinator! Check it out and apply here

Growth Coordinator - Permanent Legacy Foundation Position SummaryThe Growth Coordinator will work with the Experience Team to research and implement strategies that drive member acquisition and revenue. This is an entry-level position with an emphasis on digital marketing and analytics. The Growth Co...

We all have a story to tell! You're invited to join the Legacy Lab and tell yours.

Legacy Lab is a four-week guided archiving course and learning community to help you complete a beginner-friendly legacy project of your own design on Permanent.org. We have designed this program with you, our members, in mind. All participants will receive daily emails, video lessons, and weekly calls with our team. By the end of the program, you’ll have your very own archive and the tools to keep building.

Register here: https://permanent.org/legacy-lab/

This month's spotlight is on the Engh/Jensen/Johnson/Nelsen Archive, created by Cliff Johnson. Cliff has beautifully captured the stories of four family branches, from the mid-1800s to today, using Permanent.org. His work shows how our platform can help you display, honor, and share your family history. Check out his inspiring journey here: https://permanent.org/blog/connecting-the-family-tree/

Connecting the Branches of the Family Tree - Permanent.org Discover how Cliff beautifully captures and shares the rich stories of his family's four branches, spanning from the mid-1800s to today. Learn how our platform can help you display, honor, and preserve your own family history.

We've put together a fun list of events from the family history community for this month! Check out our events calendar at permanent.org/events to learn more and register!

In case you missed our latest webinar, check out the recording on our Youtube to hear the conversation we had with Vivid-Pix about

Our Digital Futures: Reminiscence Therapy with Vivid-Pix and Permanent.org Welcome to our first "Our Digital Futures" webinar. Watch our educational webinar recording all about Reminiscence Therapy with our partners at Vivid-Pix. Th...

Join us June 12 at 1:00PM CST for an educational webinar on Reminiscence Therapy with our partners at Vivid-Pix. We will cover what reminiscence therapy is, share research that highlights the unique benefits, and talk about ways you can use photo archives to improve quality of life for yourself and those you care for. Register for the call here: https://buff.ly/4bXDrUW

Step into the heart of history with our Permanent Public Gallery! With the gallery, craft your legacy, shape how you're remembered, and explore a wealth of knowledge from our community. Read our latest blog for a glimpse into the archives from our esteemed members: https://buff.ly/3V03chL

Share Your Unique Story in the Permanent Public Gallery - Permanent.org Publishing materials to your public archive in the Permanent Public Gallery helps ensure that you are remembered for who you are.

We'll be at the National Genealogical Society 2024 Virtual Family History Conference this week! This year's theme is "Expanding Possibilities" where attendees will learn new skills and expert tips on how to solve research problems. Visit our virtual booth to learn how Permanent.org can help you preserve your genealogical research for generations to come!

📸 The Photo Managers virtual conference starts today! Attendees, stop by our virtual booth and learn more about how we can help keep you and your clients' photos safe for generations to come!

Part of our team was just in Columbus, Ohio to join the fun at the annual conference hosted by The Photo Managers. Thanks for having us!

We're spotlighting the "I Defend Rights - Memria x Norwegian Human Rights Fund" archive this month because we believe everyone leaves a legacy worth protecting. The archive contains oral histories from people who have dedicated their lives to protecting the rights of others within their community and around the world. Learn about three of their stories in our blog post.

Public Archive Spotlight: The I Defend Rights - Memria x Norwegian Human Rights Fund Archive - Permanent.org All people have a legacy that deserves to be preserved. In other words, we believe it is an essential human right to be able to preserve your legacy. A single story from someone who cares can inspire others to leave the world a better place.

We are excited to invite you to our first Byte4Byte community forum on March 27th at 12 PM CST. This forum is a space for our Byte4Byte partners to learn from each other, inquire about workflows, and share progress and insights into their unique community archiving practice. This forum is open to non-Byte4Byte organizations and individuals who are interested in learning more about the program from those participating in it. Register here: https://buff.ly/3xlj6d9

We're thrilled to share that we'll be spotlighted on The Photo Managers very own "Cathi's Pics Live" on March 21st at 1 pm CT on YouTube. Please join us as we tune in to hear about the "Essential Tools and Services of Pro Photo Managers: A Top 10 List from the Pros!" You can catch the livestream here:

Essential Tools and Services of Pro Photo Managers: A Top 10 list from the Pros! Join Cathi Nelson, Founder and CEO of The Photo Managers, as she hosts a panel of 10 professional photo managers, each sharing their most cherished and indis...