DC EMP

DC EMP provides fun opportunities for students and new professionals in museums, culture, and the arts to network and socialize. Logo design by @Em_Francisco.

[NAEA MuseumEd @NAEAMusEd]

Listen on your lunch break! If you’re looking for ways to incorporate LGBTQ+ history into your classroom curriculum or museum programs, the Queer America podcast from @learnforjustice has some recommendations for you! Listen: https://t.co/i2hBfnMsOn

[The National EMP Network @nempnetwork]

In the wake of the recent violence in Atlanta, the National EMP Network Board grieves for the loss of life of the eight victims of this hate crime. We send love & stand in solidarity with Atlanta and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at-large.

[Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center @SmithsonianAPA]

Thank you to all that have shared our programs and projects as resources for education and self-care. We continue to offer the Care Package during challenging periods. We recognize and thank these artists and educators for their contributions. https://t.co/400vDS961I

[Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center @SmithsonianAPA]

For those looking for learning and teaching resources that address the surge of anti-Asian racism, please head to the Learning Together page for the #WeAreNotAStereotype series and more. https://t.co/JXxNgyom2x

[Kate Meyers Emery (she/her) @kmeyersemery]

Some thoughts from attending #MuseumsAdvocacy2021as a newbie:

1) Advocacy is a two way street. Legislators and museums, have goals to meet

2) Combine numbers w stories to make an impact

3) Thank you's are very important (and an effective way to add to reinforce messaging)

[APOYOnline 🌉 @apoyonline]

Such a productive day for the @futureofmuseums!
We're grateful for the partnership, reception and respect with which we were heard in this #MuseumsAdvocacy2021

#APOYOnMuseumsAdvocacy @aamers @MetroDCEMP @kmeyersemery @portdiscovery
@writerjillie @BlaireMoskowitz @ziskacomm

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

Thank you Congressman @RepSarbanes and Samaya Roary for joining us this afternoon to talk about how museums will be critical to reanchoring arts and cultural life, now and post-Covid. We appreciate your support!

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

Thank you to Alexandra Wilcox and Shelby Prettiman of Sen. @ChrisVanHollen’s office for taking the time to speak w/ us about removing the fixed seating eligibility requirement so that more museums can apply for the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators grants!

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

“Museums mean a great deal to this city and this country. I’ll be sure to pay close attention to your concerns.” - @EleanorNorton. Thank you for meeting with #MuseumAdvocates today and for your support! #museumadvocacyday2021

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

Thank you @MarkWarner for your commitment in supporting funding that allows museums to make greater impact on our communities! (And staff Hayley Brower for speaking with us today!) #MuseumAdvocacyDay2021

[Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums - MAAM @midatlanticmuse]

Pre-pandemic, Mid-Atlantic museums had a total financial impact of 10.6 billion dollars on the economy and supported 130,000 jobs #MuseumsAdvocacy2021. We need relief-more funding in Shuttered Venue Operator grants and increased funding for the Office of Museum Services.

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

Thank you to Helen & Joyce of @SenatorCardin’s office for listening to our ask for $80m in support of the IMLS for FY2022. Next stop: Virginia. See you at 1:15, @MarkWarner! #museumadvocacyday2021

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

Our first meeting of #MuseumAdvocacyDay! Laura joins the MD delegation to meet with @SenatorCardin’s office. Stay tuned!

[APOYOnline 🌉 @apoyonline]

✨👩‍💻👨‍💻Team #Maryland in conversation now with the coordination @portdiscovery to prepare tomorrow's meetings at #MuseumsAdvocacy2021
#MuseumsPro excited to advocate for #museums

#APOYOnMuseumsAdvocacy @AAMers

[Dr. Blaire Moskowitz @BlaireMoskowitz]

American Alliance of Museums director @LottLaura shares statistics:

1️⃣ 1/3 of museums risk closing

2️⃣ 650 museum-affiliated people meeting with congress tomorrow

3️⃣ 96% Americans want museums funded

4️⃣ Initially, museums not included in stimulus bill

#MuseumsAdvocacy2021

[Emily Olsen @Emily_R_Olsen]

To clear up some confusion: our @MetroDCEMP advocacy content this year is coming from our co-chair @snaura_ and myself. For the purposes of this program, we are two EMPs in a trench coat.

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

We advocate for making this CARES Act provision permanent. A universal charitable deduction democratizes giving and incentivizes ALL taxpayers to contribute, regardless of income. #museumadvocacyday2021

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

The CARES Act established a limited and temporary deduction for non-itemizers. The most recent report from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows overall charitable giving increased 7.6% during the first 9 months of 2020 compared to 2019. #museumadvocacyday

[DC EMP @MetroDCEMP]

The largest increase in gifts came from donors giving $250 or less with 17.1%!!