Tag: Advocacy
Advocacy
Many museum and nonprofit associations have websites filled with great advocacy resources. Here are a few:
…The American Alliance of Museums suggest that you “Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum” in order to show Congress how essential museums are to their communities.
…Shortly after your local, state, or national representatives are elected, you should introduce yourself to them and a letter is a great way to do that! In your letter, you want to congratulate them on their new (or re-elected) role and then introduce your organization…
Not familiar with the Alaska legislative process? We’ve got you covered. Check out the links below to familiarize yourself with some of the most helpful sections of the website, and reach out to us if you need any help: The American Alliance of Museums (AAM)…
This is a list of resources on infrastructure needs across the state from over the years. These are the studies we use to make a case for a matching infrastructure grant bill.
…Beginning in 2018, Museums Alaska will be collecting annual data every three years on the economic and educational impact of Alaska’s museums, to update the legislature and the public on the importance of museums. Please use the resources below to support your own efforts: MUSEUM…
In 2018, Museums Alaska members came together to support reinstating the Alaska State Museum’s Grant-in-Aid program, which was eliminated from the Governor’s proposed budget. Because of this effort, the legislators heard our message, and funding was reinstated. Without this effort, the funding would have been…
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…
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:
…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…
