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General Information

Financial Benefits of Preserving Your Historic Commercial Building

Discover the tax incentives available to owners of historic commercial buildings.
Guide or Instruction

Economic Hardship

Chapter 9: Preservation Commission Design Review, Page 3 of 6
General Information

Is Your Building Historic?

Determine your building's eligibility for a historic designation and the related benefits.
Guide or Instruction

Why Your Historic Preservation Group Should Adopt a Public Relations Mindset

Your historic preservation group can boost its public profile by incorporating a public relations mindset into daily communications.
Guide or Instruction

Historic Preservation Ordinances

Chapter 4: Starting a Preservation Commission, Page 1 of 5
Guide or Instruction

How to Get Started on Planning an Auction

Organizing a Fundraising Auction for Your Nonprofit Organization, Part 1 of 3
An auction is a great way to engage members in fundraising for your nonprofit organization, but it is also a huge commitment.
Guide or Instruction

Lobbying Opportunities for Historic Preservation Advocates

Your historic preservation advocacy group can make a lasting impression on Congressional members by showing up in Washington D.C.
Guide or Instruction

How to Obtain Tax-Exempt Status for Your New Nonprofit Organization

Before you can officially call your organization a "nonprofit," you must apply for tax-exempt status with the IRS.
Guide or Instruction

How to Create a Budget for Your Nonprofit Organization

Even if your nonprofit organization is staffed entirely by volunteers, your group must create a budget to operate effectively.
Guide or Instruction

How to Work with Your Local Government to Advocate for Historic Preservation

Your historic preservation group can work with your local government to advocate for a historic preservation ordinance and commission.
Article

Fifty Years of the National Historic Preservation Act in Wisconsin

Learn more about the positive impact of the National Historic Preservation Act on Wisconsin's historic places.
General Information

Government Approval for Your Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

Learn how to get necessary approvals for your rehabilitation project.
General Information

FAQs About the National Register and State Register of Historic Places

Common questions about the National Register and State Register of Historic Places.
Guide or Instruction

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization in Wisconsin

The first steps to start a new nonprofit organization in Wisconsin are the same, regardless of the new organization’s purpose and mission.
General Information

FAQs About the Wisconsin Historical Markers Program

Find answers to the most common questions about Wisconsin Historical Markers.
Guide or Instruction

How to Evaluate Your Community's Historic Preservation Values

Understanding Your Community's Values on Historic Resources, Part 1 of 2
If you want to make a case for historic preservation in your community, you’ll need to understand your community’s values about its historic resources.

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