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| Your historic preservation group can use a retreat to focus on a complex issue in a distraction-free setting. |
| Learn the ways that members can support your nonprofit organization beyond just paying their annual dues. |
| Government Relations for Historic Preservation Advocates, Part 1 of 2 |
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| Your historic preservation advocacy group can accomplish great things by building a good relationship with government officials. |
| Government Relations for Historic Preservation Advocates, Part 2 of 2 |
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| Learn how elected officials get their information so you can target your group's outreach to the right people |
| Make the most of your meeting with an elected official or political staffer by takinge the right actions before, during, and after the meeting. |
| Get to Know Your Elected Officials and their Staff |
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| Government outreach for advocates means two things: establishing relationships with the right people, and knowing who does what. |
| Your historic preservation advocacy group can make a lasting impression on Congressional members by showing up in Washington D.C. |
| A professional lobbyist can be a good investment when your historic preservation group wants to do a targeted campaign. |
| An Effective Tool to Advocate for Historic Preservation Public Policies |
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| Caucuses offers the structure to create new programs and policies that respond to ever-changing preservation needs. |
| As your historic preservation organization grows, you may face big decisions about how to accomplish your growing workload. |
| The core responsibility of your nonprofit board is to work together as a group to govern your organization. |
| Nonprofit board members must follow certain legal standards to protect the interests of members, sponsors, and donors. |
| A great nonprofit board can make the difference between a highly successful organization and one that few people even know about. |
| Your nonprofit board will be more successful if members adopt the skills and habits that lead to excellence in these six areas of competency. |
| Nonprofit boards typically fail for one of two reasons: they lose sight of their mission, or they don't adapt to change. |
| Your nonprofit board and executive director have different and complementary roles, but they must work together to ensure your organization is a success. |
| By using a committee governance structure, your nonprofit board can divide up its work into more manageable tasks. |
| If your nonprofit board forms a governance committee, it will serve as your board’s conscience and ensure your board lives up to its potential. |
| The duties of nonprofit board officers generally break down into three roles: president or chair, vice president or vice chair, and treasurer. |
| People become members of your nonprofit organization for many reasons, but the key reason is belief in your mission. |
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