PUBLICK OCCURRENCES — January 18, 2022
ADVOCACY ALERT
Massachusetts History Advocates:
Make this the year that you communicate with members of your government. Stand up for yourself, your organization or the field of history in general. Learn how to effectively express your needs and concerns or just brush up on your advocacy skills.
The New England Museum Association is offering the following free workshops in advance of New England Museum Week (March 14-18, 2022):
Introduction to Museums Advocacy
February 16, 2022
9:30 – 10:30 am
Especially for folks new to advocacy or wanting to brush up on the basics, this overview covers the whys and hows of being an advocate as an individual and as a representative of your organization. Find out more about contacting your elected officials, the key elements of a successful advocacy conversation, and the importance of follow-up. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and practice crafting your all-important “because” statement. RSVP/Sign up.
February 16, 2022
9:30 – 10:30 am
Especially for folks new to advocacy or wanting to brush up on the basics, this overview covers the whys and hows of being an advocate as an individual and as a representative of your organization. Find out more about contacting your elected officials, the key elements of a successful advocacy conversation, and the importance of follow-up. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and practice crafting your all-important “because” statement. RSVP/Sign up.
Bigger Impact: How to Write & Use Impact Statements
February 17, 2022
9:30 – 10:30 am
Public policy and public opinion are both heavily influenced by key numbers and good storytelling. In this session, we will cover how to create impact statements that convey specific stories of your institution’s importance (economic, educational, environmental, and equity-centered), and how to use those statements in communication with your elected officials and general public. (This is a repeat session from the 2021 NEMA Conference.) RSVP/Sign up
February 17, 2022
9:30 – 10:30 am
Public policy and public opinion are both heavily influenced by key numbers and good storytelling. In this session, we will cover how to create impact statements that convey specific stories of your institution’s importance (economic, educational, environmental, and equity-centered), and how to use those statements in communication with your elected officials and general public. (This is a repeat session from the 2021 NEMA Conference.) RSVP/Sign up
I Tweet Advocacy, You Can Too!
February 17, 2022
11:00 am – Noon
Social media is a great tool for advocacy. Almost all public officials use Twitter, most use Facebook, and some even branch out to platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Political staffers report that interactions with constituents on these platforms are influential. In this session, we will explore the different kinds of posts, comments, and connections that both reach your elected officials and raise awareness among the general public. RSVP/Sign up
Together we are strong!
MHA Advocacy Committee
Let your voice be heard
