This is a collection of resources and information we’ve gathered for trustees and directors for reference. Scroll down to view IDEA and COVID-19 reference materials. This page will be periodically updated.
IDEA/Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility
Talking About Race & Identity:
The Role of Museums & IDEA:
- Lonnie Bunch- Museums Have a Social Justice Role to Play – New York Times
- National Landscape Study: DEAI Practices in Museums – CCLI
- Taking Diversity & Inclusion Efforts from Intention to Action at Museums Webinar Series – CCLI
- Museums, White Privilege and Diversity: A Systemic Perspective – Museum Commons
- Power & Privilege in the 21st Century Museum – Museums Association
Activating & Maintaining IDEA in Your Institution:
- Next Practices in Diversity and Inclusion – AAMD
- Museum as Site for Social Action Toolkit – MASS ACTION
- Readiness Assessment – MASS ACTION
- Design for Accessibility: A Cultural Administrators Handbook – NEA
- A Toolkit for Museums Working Towards Inclusion – CHWB
- Interrogating Institutional Practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Lessons and Recommendations from Case Studies in Eight Art Museums
- Reopening with Equity in Mind: Opportunities for Culturally Relevant Practice in Museums – ACM
- How Can You Measure the Social Impact of Museums and Celebrate the Successes of Programs and Initiatives? – MuseumNext
- Achieving Diversity Step-By-Step – Third Sector New England
- Race, Equity & Inclusion Guide – The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Sample IDEA Statements:
- Diversity, Equity & inclusion Policy – Anchorage Museum
- Equity Statement – Portland Art Museum
- Reflecting on the Process of Equity Work at the Museum – Portland Art Museum
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Museum – American Museum of Natural History
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan – The Cleveland Museum of Art
COVID-19/Coronavirus
- COVID-19 Economic Relief & Omnibus Spending Bill Tax Deductions: MTA Newsletter
- CARES Act Tax Incentives: MTA Newsletter
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security CARES Act (Pub. L. 116-136) - National Council of Nonprofits
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule Analysis - National Council of Nonprofits
- How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing With COVID-19 - Nonprofit Quarterly
- COVID-19 Tools & Resources for Nonprofits - Nonprofit Finance Fund
- Board of Trustees Approves Resolution for Financial Flexibility for 24 Months - AAMD Press Release
- COVID-19 Response & Relief Funds - Giving Compass & NCFP
- COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations - National Endowment for the Arts
- Funding FAQ for Applicants & Grantees Impacted by COVID-19 - National Endowment for the Humanities
- COVID-19 Resources & Updates - The Institute of Museum & Library Services
- COVID-19 Updates - Association of Academic Museums and Galleries
- COVID-19 Tips & Resources - Western Museums Association
- COVID-19 Response & Resources - Southeastern Museums Conference
- COVID-19 Resources & Information - American Alliance of Museums:
- Recommendations for Reopening: Art Industry - Risk Strategies
- The Ultimate Guide to Surviving & Thriving as a Cultural Organization in the 21st Century - Blackbaud & Cuseum
