Alaska Heritage Emergency Network (AHEN)

Museums Alaska is one of the founding members of the Alaska Heritage Emergency Network (AHEN), which was developed following the Alaska State Museum’s Preparing Alaska’s Cultural Organizations for Emergencies (PACO) Cohort. Museums Alaska is a member of the steering committee and dedicated to ensuring the network supports cultural heritage organizations across Alaska as they prepare for and […]

Get your board involved in advocacy

Who better to speak on behalf of your organization than you and your members, visitors, and volunteers? ENGAGE YOUR GOVERNING BOARD Your governing board are your most powerful allies. Board members understand your organization better than anyone else in the community. Check out the resources below for tips on engaging your board in advocacy efforts:

Understand the difference between advocacy and lobbying

You may think that you can’t participate in advocacy or lobbying, but that is not true! Check out these resources to help better understand the differences between the two, and how you can participate:

Advocacy Calendar Ideas

You don’t need to be a lobbyist or political activist to advocate for museums. Museums Alaska encourages museum staff to commit to year-round advocacy efforts. These efforts help promote an understanding of the economic, cultural, and community values of museums at the local, statewide, and national levels. Consider getting involved with our Advocacy Committee, and check […]