This resource is for people interested in learning how local preservationists can build more inclusive programs, advocacy campaigns, and organizations.
This resource is based on publications by the National Trust for Historic Preservation including:
- Developing a Grassroots Network from the Advocacy Training Manual by the Center for State and Local Policy (PDF)
- Working with an Advocacy Coalition (PDF) from the Advocacy Training Manual by the Center for State and Local Policy
- Fundraising Basics for Preservation Organizations by Martha Vail for Preservation Books (PDF)
Guides
- Grassroots Networks
- Growing Networks
- Sustaining Networks
- Advocacy Coalitions
- Starting Coalitions
- Successful Coalitions
Resources
- Read: Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide (PDF): 7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization published the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2014. The full document is 16 pages but is summarized in this helpful infographic. Additional related information and resources can be found on the Racial Equity Tools website.
- Watch: TrustLive: preservationLIVABILITY (2016): The full panel discussion is excellent but if you don’t have 60 minutes to spare, check out Rick Lowe introduce his work with Project Rowhouses in Houston at about nine minutes into the video. (6 minutes)
- Watch: #PastForward 2015 Diversity Summit: Robert G. Stanton (a member, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and former Director, National Park Service) opens this hour long video with thoughtful remarks (starting five minutes into the talk) about the legacy of Plessy v. Ferguson on diversity and inclusion on preservation.
- Skim: Community Preservation Guide: A collection of three publications from the National Trust for Historic Preservation on advocacy networks, coalition building, and fundraising. NTHP has generously allowed us to share these publications using an open Creative Commons Attribution license. You can also edit these guides using GitHub.
Related Preservation Organizations/Programs
- The Rainbow Heritage Network is a national organization for the recognition and preservation of sites, history, and heritage associated with sexual and gender minorities in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ). Join theFacebook group for updates or explore the RHN directory of local projects.
- Latinos in Heritage Conservation is a grassroots network dedicated to promoting historic preservation in Latino communities throughout the United States.
- Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation is a national network of preservationists, historians, planners, and advocates focused on historic and cultural preservation in Asian & Pacific Islander American communities.
- The National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program of the National Park Service organizes an annual conference, maintains a membership program, and provides educational resources.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Priya Chhaya and Rhonda Sincavage from the National Trust for Historic Preservation; Rebecca Miller and Samantha Hunter from the DC Preservation League for supporting the development of this resource.