AAM's Online Advocacy Programs
Want to learn how to be a good advocate for your museum, but don't have a lot of time? AAM offers FREE online advocacy programs to help the museum field learn about advocacy for museums. Advocacy has repeatedly been identified as a critical area that the museum field wants to receive more training in. Every advocate's voice makes a difference in our efforts to reach every Member of Congress about the value of museums. AAM is pleased to be working with the Advocacy Guru Stephanie Vance to offer these online training programs.

2012 Completed Online Advocacy Programs

Advocacy 201: Take Your Advocacy to the Next Level
(Tuesday January 17th 2012 at 2pm EST)
You've been to Museums Advocacy Day, you've established strong relationships with your local elected officials, and your museum has hosted several site visits for elected and public officials.  If you are already an advocacy pro, this session is for you.  We'll cover the finer points of sustained advocacy, the legislative strategies that can affect public policy, and provide new tools to take your advocacy efforts to the next level.
Advocacy 201 Recording
Advocacy 201 Power Point

What is Museums Advocacy Day?
(Tuesday January 10th 2012 EST)
If you've heard about Museums Advocacy Day but you aren't exactly sure what it's all about, or want to know more about what to expect for Museums Advocacy Day 2012, we've got the perfect session for you. We'll cover exactly what Museums Advocacy Day is, how the event is organized, what your role is, and answer any questions you may have about the event. We'll also cover how you can get involved even if you can't travel to Washington, DC for the event.
What is Museums Advocacy Day Recording
What is Museums Advocacy Day Power Point

Access Past AAM Online Advocacy Programs
2011 AAM Online Advocacy Programs
2010 AAM Online Advocacy Programs
2009 AAM Online Advocacy Programs

Help Us Sustain Critical Advocacy Programs
Your direct contribution to AAM Advocacy will help support our ongoing government relations efforts. These include working with Congress and federal agencies, conducting advocacy program sessions for the field-both online and at regional and state association meetings-maintaining AAM's advocacy alert systems and the ability to look up and communicate with your legislators on this website. To make a donation to advance AAM's field-wide advocacy efforts, click HERE.