A practical resource to help individuals, institutions, and communities engage in advocacy for the protection of cultural heritage:
The National Council of Nonprofits has compiled a comprehensive chart detailing recent executive orders that may impact nonprofit organizations, including those focused on cultural heritage. These orders address areas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; immigration; and certain nonprofit subsectors.
Click Here to Access the Executive Orders Chart
Track Relevant Legislation
Use tools like GovTrack.us or Congress.gov to monitor legislation that may affect cultural funding, nonprofit regulations, or historic site protection.
https://www.federalregister.gov
Find Your U.S. Representative
https://www.house.gov/representatives
Contact Your U.S. Senators
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Send a Letter in Support of NEH and IMLS
Use this ready-made template to advocate for funding of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS):
https://www.congressweb.com/aam/94/
Additional Advocacy Tools
Use Social Media for Advocacy
Amplify your message using platforms like X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook. Tag your representatives and use hashtags like #PreserveCulturalHeritage, #FundMuseums, or #ProtectHistory.
Support Local Preservation Ordinances
Attend city council meetings and advocate for ordinances that protect historic buildings, indigenous landmarks, or culturally significant landscapes.
AIA Policies
Learn about the AIA’s official positions on archaeological ethics, site preservation, and heritage protection. https://www.archaeological.org/about/governance/policies/
Third Party Resources
https://www.saa.org/government-affairs/take-action#/
https://savingplaces.org/grassroots-advocacy
https://acra-crm.org/advocacy/
https://www.nathpo.org/nathpo-advocacy/
