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COVID-19 Pandemic Resources for Museums, Historical Societies, and Cultural Institutions

Find helpful articles and information on what to do if your museum or historical society is impacted the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Historic Preservation Ordinances

Chapter 4: Starting a Preservation Commission, Page 1 of 5
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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About the Governor's Archives Awards

Submission Guidelines
The Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board (WHRAB) and the Wisconsin Historical Society invite nominations for the Governor's Archives Awards
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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.
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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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