To help you and your institution navigate in response to COVID-19, we at WMA offer the following industry reources and guidelines for your adaptation and use.
Key Industry Resources • Financial Sustainability Resources
Communication Resources • WMA's COVID-19 Resources
KEY COVID-19 INDUSTRY RESOURCES
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COVID-19 Industry Guidance – California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
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COVID-19 Resources & Information for the Museum Field – American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
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Culture + Community in a Time of Crisis – Culture Track
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The Ultimate Guide to Surviving & Thriving As A Cultural Organization FREE downloadable e-Book – Cuseum and Blackbaud
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COVID-19 Resources for Libraries and Museums – Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)
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Museums and COVID-19 – Association of Art Museum Directors
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COVID-19 Resource Hub – Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative
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Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19 – National Council of Nonprofits
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COVID-19 Resources for California’s Nonprofits – California Association of Nonprofits
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Children's Museums and COVID-19 – Association of Children's Museum (ACM)
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COVID-19 Resources for Science and Technology Centers and Museums – The Association of Science and Technology Centers
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource and Response Center – Americans for the Arts
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Journal of the Plague Year: An Archive of COVID-19 – Open Forum + Call for Submissions – AAM
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Google Spreadsheet Tracking the Impact of COVID19 on U.S. Museum Staffing – Michelle Moon @MichelleNMoon
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Coronavirus Cancellation Watch: An Up-to-the-Minute Guide to How the Global Health Crisis Is Rewriting the 2020 Art Calendar [UPDATED] – Artnet News
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES
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Out-of-the-Box Programming: Museums Earn Income During COVID-19 – WMA
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How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19 – Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ)
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COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Nonprofits – Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF)
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Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers – California Labor & Workforce Development
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Equitable Institutional Sustainability in Times of Crisis - MASS Action
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Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) – National Council of Nonprofits
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program Issues for Museums and Libraries – Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)
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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule Analysis – National Council of Nonprofits
COMMUNICATION RESOURCES
Information on how to effectively work with remote staff and how to build a strong communications strategy.
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Talking About Race Web Portal – National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Crisis Communication Tips for Nonprofits Dealing with COVID-19 – Constant Contact
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Empathetic Audience Engagement During The Apocalypse – Peak Experience Lab
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How to Be An Empathetic Museum in this Troubled Time – The Empathetic Museum
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10 Tips for a Better Crisis Communications Strategy – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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Nonprofit Communications During the Coronavirus Pandemic – LinkedIn
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Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak – TechSoup
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These 5 Tech Companies Are Providing Free Remote Working Tools During the Coronavirus Outbreak – Inc.
WMA's COVID-19 RESOURCES
Here you'll find our latest selection of COVID-19 related blog posts filled with helpful information and additional resources for your professional and personal use. For more articles, visit the WestMuse Blog.
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Put the “Me” Back in Merry: Self-Care During This Holiday Season
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Out-of-the-Box Programming: Museums Earn Income During COVID-19
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Museum Leaders: Sustaining Staff Engagement & Productivity During COVID-19
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Museum Leader Resources: Staff Morale, Stress, and Communication in the COVID Era
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Community Engagement During COVID-19 | Resources & Industry Examples
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WMA’s Social Media Best Practices: Help Your Brand During COVID-19
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How Your Institutional Core Values Can Guide Your Response to Covid-19 - Five Oaks Museum
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Time to Turn On & Tune In: 12 Podcasts to Help You Get Through 2020
Do you have COVID-19 resources you'd like to add?
Please share with us at communications@westmuse.org.
These resources are subject to change and will be updated as new information becomes available.
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