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Innovations in Relevance: A Q&A with Stephen Reily of Remuseum

I first learned about Stephen Reily when he was the director of Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, which at the time was making headlines for its Breonna Taylor-themed exhibition …

Cultivating the Next Generation of Black Museum Leaders: The AAAM x Howard University Advanced Executive Training

The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) stands as the principal voice of the African American museum movement, providing support, respite, and abundant educational opportunities. …

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…
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Urgent: Act Now to Save IMLS

NOW is the time to speak up for museums!  On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, directing further cuts to …

Ask Your Museum’s Supporters to Save IMLS

Engaging your museum’s supporters and the public in museum advocacy can be a critical way to share the impacts recent Executive Orders have had on the museum field and garner support for …

Demystifying Accreditation: Perspective from Peer Reviewers

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AAM accreditation comes with significant benefits, including national credibility, enhanced relationships with peers and supporters, and institutional sustainability. But what does the …

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