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How to Make a Persuasive Public Statement for Historic Preservation

Your public statement for historic preservation must do two things: be highly persuasive, and draw listeners into your cause.
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Due Process in Public Preservation Hearings

Chapter 7: Preservation Commission Processes, Page 1 of 3
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How to Choose Effective Speakers to Deliver Your Historic Preservation Advocacy Message

Your advocacy group's message for historic preservation will have more impact if the people who deliver know how to be clear, rational, and appealing.
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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.
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Encouraging Public Participation in Historic Preservation

Chapter 10: Preservation Community Relationships, Page 2 of 5
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About the Public Program Award

Submission Guidelines
The Wisconsin Historical Society invites nominations for an award that honors outstanding work in a new Wisconsin history public program.
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How to Turn a Historic Preservation Problem into a Public Relations Opportunity

The best way to handle a historic preservation problem that gets a lot of public exposure is to turn it into a PR opportunity.
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How to Turn Historic Preservation Supporters into Advocates

Turn reluctant supporters of historic preservation into preservation advocates by preparing counter-arguments to common concerns
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Preservation Commission Work Plans

Chapter 5: Preservation Commission Operations, Page 2 of 6
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How to Avoid Committing Slander and Libel in Your Advocacy Group's Communications

Get tips on how to handle communications when opponents to your cause become unpleasant.
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Chapter 7: Preservation Commission Processes

Table of Contents
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Designating Landmarks and Creating Historic Districts

Chapter 5: Preservation Commission Operations, Page 4 of 6
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How Tax Status Affects Your Nonprofit Organization's Advocacy Activities

Your nonprofit organization's tax status determines whether your organization can engage in lobbying and other political activities
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Chapter 10: Preservation Community Relationships

Table of Contents
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How to Create a Public Relations Plan for Your Historic Preservation Group

A public relations plan can serve as a roadmap for your historic preservation group to effectively communicate your story and message.
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Working with Local Preservation Groups

Chapter 10: Preservation Community Relationships, Page 4 of 5
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How to Target Government Outreach Efforts to the Right People

Government Relations for Historic Preservation Advocates, Part 2 of 2
Learn how elected officials get their information so you can target your group's outreach to the right people
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Preservation Commission Meetings and Bylaws

Chapter 5: Preservation Commission Operations, Page 1 of 6
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Best Practices for the Management of Historical Records

Compiled by the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board
Find helpful information on managing local historical records.
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How to Use an Awards Program to Promote Historic Preservation

An awards program is a fun and inexpensive way to proactively promote historic preservation in your community.

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