Advocacy
As a friend of history, we encourage you to share your personal perspective with your elected officials, whose sponsorship and influence can help our cause. By taking action now, you are helping to preserve the Commonwealth’s heritage and sustain historical organizations and programs for future generations. Use the links below to learn more about being an effective advocate.
RESOURCE MATERIALS
From the American Association of Museums (AAM)
The American Association of Museums has been bringing museums together since 1906, helping to develop standards and best practices, gathering and sharing knowledge, and providing advocacy on issues of concern to the entire museum community. They are dedicated to ensuring that museums remain a vital part of the American landscape, connecting people with the greatest achievements of the human experience, past, present and future.
Nonprofits and Government: What You Can and Can’t Do
Advocacy for Museums Matters
Lobbying 101: Influencing Public Policy; How to Make Your Case when Meeting with Elected Officials
From Independent Sector
Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. Their nonpartisan coalition of approximately 600 organizations leads, strengthens, and mobilizes the charitable community in order to fulfill their vision of a just and inclusive society and a healthy democracy of active citizens, effective institutions, and vibrant communities.
Pennsylvania Resources
House Appropriations Committee Members
Senate Appropriations Committee Members
Funding
PA History Bill of Rights
The PHMC formally adopted the Pennsylvania History Bill of Rights (PHBR) as its guiding principles at its March 17, 2010 meeting. The PHBR is based upon provisions of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and on the requirements of the History Code.
The PHMC encourages other history/cultural/tourism organizations to join with them in adopting these needs-based operating principles as they navigate the difficult economic times currently facing such organizations. PHMC plans on using this “Bill of Rights” as a method of recruiting partners and grass roots support as well as an opportunity to engage in conversations with constituents and stakeholders.
Individuals can show their support for the Pennsylvania History Bill of Rights on Facebook.