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​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
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Talking About Race & Identity: 
  • ​Talking About Race Web Portal – National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • Asian American Racial Justice Toolkit – AsianAmToolkit.org
  • Racial Equity Tools Glossary – Racialequitytools.org
  • Diversity Toolkit: A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power & Privilege – MSW@USC​
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 ​

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  • Home
  • About us
    • Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Current Members >
      • Institutional Members
      • Individual Members
    • Contact
  • Membership
    • Types >
      • Institutions
      • Patrons
      • Friends
    • Benefits
    • Member Spotlights >
      • Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
      • Mingei International Museum
      • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
      • Heard Museum
      • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
  • News
  • Events
    • Philadelphia 2025
    • Tucson 2024 >
      • Forum
    • Atlanta 2024 >
      • Forum
  • Resources
    • MTA On-Demand
    • Templates for Trustees
    • Tips for Trustees
    • IDEA Resources & Information
    • Member Resource Library
  • Donate