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8 Steps for Growing Investable Assets

At Northern Trust, we understand the value of partnership and shared history. Like the American Alliance of Museums, we believe that a community of like-minded individuals and organizations …

Annual Report Template

An annual report is more than just a document; it’s a powerful engagement tool. It serves as a window into the museum’s work, offering a transparent view of financial vitality, program …

Annual Checklist of Legal Requirements (Finance & Administration)

The Japanese American National Museum uses a checklist to track annual legal requirements (PDF). It lists the type of review or report required, the due date, the test, and the responsible …

Guidelines for Resolving Ethical Conflicts

Sciencenter shares its Guidelines for Resolving Ethical Conflicts (PDF). It provides a procedure for making decisions in situations when ethical duties conflict. This resource was collected …

Professional Practices for Academic Museums & Galleries

The Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) provides best practices drawn from those of other museum organizations–American Alliance of Museums (AAM), Association of Art Museum …

Publication 4221: Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides Publication 4221, which offers guidance to tax-exempt institutions about tax returns, required filing and recordkeeping, governance considerations, …

Form-1023 EZ Applying for 501(c)(3) Status

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides a streamlined application for recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Re…

Compliance Guide for Tax-Exempt Organizations

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides access to relevant publications and forms. Publication 4221: Compliance Guide for 501 (c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations is a concise, …

Applying for 501(c)(3) Status

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides access to relevant publications and forms. Publication 4220: Applying for 501 (c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status is a concise, easy-to-use brochure …

Records Management FAQ

The Smithsonian Institution Archives shares a list of detailed questions and answer that explains issues involved with maintaini…

What is an Advisory Board and Should We Have One?

Board CafĂ© discusses reasons to have an advisory board, guidelines for establishing one, and a sample invitation to join that spells out the expectat…

Required Disclosures

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers Stay Exempt: Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s. The free online workshop includes an interactive training module on Required Disclosures. It covers tax …
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Historical Connections: Working with Living Artists in the Museum Setting

Category: Alliance Blog
Since its founding in 1961, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) has championed the voices of American artists, openly sharing their creativity by providing the public with …

Repeat Visitation at Museums: A 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story

Category: Alliance Blog
This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the …

Supporting a Storied Society: Elevating Local Collections Care

Category: Industry Advertorial
When residents of Walworth County, Wisconsin, seek to uncover their lineage or learn about the heroic efforts of their ancestors, they turn to the Walworth County Historical Society (WCHS). …

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