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November Advocacy Updates – Speaking up for Museums and Museums Advocacy Day

Advocacy Alert – November 17, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: FY 2024 Funding for Museums: A Critical Time to Contact Congress in Support of OMS Registration Now Open: Museums Advocacy Day 2024 in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26-27 …

UPDATED: HOUSE TO VOTE ON NEA & NEH ELIMINATION – CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY!

IMPORTANT UPDATE – NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Congratulations, museums advocates! On Nov. 2 advocates around the country mobilized through AAM’s online action center and additional messages to their Representatives, urging them to oppose …

October Advocacy Updates – Make the Case for Museums this Fall

Advocacy Alert – October 13, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Take Action (Part I): A Critical Time to Contact Congress Take Action (Part II): Ask Legislators to Cosponsor the Charitable Act Mark Your Calendar: Museums Advocacy …

September Advocacy Updates – Congress Returns and NVRD 2023

Advocacy Alert – September 8, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Speak Up for Museums: Congress Returns for a Busy Fall Season – and a Government Shutdown? News You Can Use: IMLS Grant Opportunities; Department of Labor …

Invite Congress and August Advocacy Updates

In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: #InviteCongress 2023: It’s Time for Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum August Appropriations Update: Keep Speaking Up for Museums – Contact Congress Civic Holidays 2023: Resources to Get …

Invite Congress and Important Summer Advocacy Updates

Advocacy Alert – July 14, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: House Appropriations Action: Level Funding for IMLS; Cuts to NEH/NEA; Contact Congress! #InviteCongress 2023: Use Our How-To Guide to Participate Civic Holidays 2023: …

Appropriations, Charitable Giving, Funding Opportunities, Invite Congress

Advocacy Alert – June 9, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Appropriations Update: Act Now to Speak Up for Museums! Ask Your Legislators: Co-sponsor the Charitable Act (H.R. 3435 / S. 566) Energy Efficiency Funding Opportunity: …

Spring Advocacy and Funding Updates for Museums

Advocacy Alert – May 5, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Spring Appropriations Update: Potential Funding Cuts. Act Now! Presidential Appointments: President Biden Announces PCAH Members Save the Date: Plan to Participate in …

Contact Senators to Support Funding for Museums

Advocacy Alert – April 7, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Contact Congress: Urge Your Senators to Support OMS Funding Now! Ask Your Legislators: Co-sponsor Charitable Giving Act Tax Deduction Benefit for Nonprofits: …

Contact Senators to Speak Up for Museums

Advocacy Alert – March 31, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Contact Congress: Urge Your Senators to Support OMS Funding Now! Ask Your Legislators: Co-sponsor Charitable Giving Act Connect with Congress: April State and District …

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