Advocacy Tips & Tricks

Being an advocate for your museum isn't rocket science, but here are some tips for reaching out to your elected officials for effective advocacy. Remember, you can speak up for your museum without threatening your tax-exempt status!

Advocacy for Museums

There is no need to wonder just how important it is to engage in advocacy for museums. This is a comprehensive primer on what advocacy entails and why it matters.

Advocacy? Why should I care? I'm not a CEO!
By Kate Schureman, Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences, and Brenda Raney, Science Museum of Minnesota, based on programming from the Association of Midwest Museums 2011 Annual Conference.

Ten Rules for Engagement

Meeting With Elected Officials
Meeting with elected officials doesn't have to be intimidating .

Getting to Know Your Legislators 
Learning about your legislators can help set you apart from the others competing for your legislators' time and attention.
Legislator Profile Form

Communicating with Legislators
Legislators have incredibly hectic schedules; be prepared to accommodate them.

Glossary of Legislative Terms

Museum Advocacy in an Election Year

Rules of Nonprofit Lobbying