| Preservation Maryland is committed to assisting local non-profit preservation and community organizations throughout Maryland in their efforts to preserve historic structures and revitalize blighted areas. Information sharing and educational workshops offer Colleagues members the opportunity to learn from national and state experts specializing in the fields of organizational issues, lobbying, and community revitalization. |
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Benefits of Joining Colleagues
Organizational Development and Training Workshops, including sessions at the annual Preservation & Revitalization Conference and a fall training event, will present speakers with local and national expertise to share preservation advice about advocacy and lobbying, nonprofit "best practices", community revitalization, architecture and design, and other topics of special relevance to Colleagues.
Advocacy The program will provide an infrastructure for collaboration and communication to identify emerging preservation needs and assemble effective lobbying constituencies to address issues of local, statewide and national importance. In addition, local advocacy assistance will be offered by Preservation Maryland to support Colleagues in their community preservation efforts.
Resources Colleagues will receive discounted registration for the annual Preservation & Revitalization Conference. Preservation Maryland's website will provide access to information that can help make valuable preservation connections - nationally, regionally and statewide.
Networking The Colleagues Program will provide opportunities for local and statewide organizations to exchange ideas at meetings and events, facilitated by Preservation Maryland in cooperation with Colleagues and partners.
Communication Colleagues will receive a regular e-newsletter with current information on special events, funding opportunities, and national and local preservation news. Email announcements sent just to Colleagues members will provide notice about educational opportunities related to preservation, conservation, and advocacy issues. These emails will also provide information on funding opportunities from groups such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Maryland Humanities Council, and Maryland Historical Trust will be provided.
Building the Movement Participation in Colleagues will expand opportunities for the Maryland preservation community to reach out to nonprofit preservation groups, heritage areas, environmental interest groups, main street revitalization initiatives, museums, archeology advocates, government entities and historic district commissions, to develop strategic preservation and advocacy partnerships with state and national organizations.
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