MUSEUM ADVOCATE
Unlimited bundle members

A new membership level launched in 2025 in response to public funding cuts that had a profound impact on museums across the state. Museum Advocate Membership recognizes the shared expenses of sustained advocacy for museums and the growing importance of state-level collaboration. The Advocate level covers the full administrative cost and fees associated with the MANY membership. Thus, ensuring MANY can invest the most significant proportion of funding possible directly in member programs and services, and can provide continued accessibility and service to the broadest number of organizations. Museum Advocates are proudly contributing to a larger collective effort to advance the field. Suggested for institutions with annual operating budgets exceeding $20 million, open to all institutions and/or individuals.

Additional Museum Advocate Benefits: 

– Unlimited Bundle memberships for all staff (who choose to opt-in)

– 2 complimentary registrations for MANY’s annual conference.  

– Logo on MANY websites and publicity materials as a leading Museum Advocate

– Recognition and reserved spot with MANY's group for Museum Advocacy Day in DC

Resources for all MANY members

MANY provides museum members with professional development opportunities, amplified advocacy, connections for community collaboration, and resources for sustainable change. Membership includes:

• Free virtual programs and a full archive of past sessions
• Discounted registration for MANY’s annual conference and all fee-based programs
• Subscription to This Month in NYS Museums, MANY’s e-newsletter
• Free postings on the MANY Jobs Board
• Member Resources that summarize relevant data, studies, and guides from other nonprofits and public agencies
• Opportunities to propose, present, or request a virtual program
• Opportunities to co-host a MANY meet-up for members in the same area
• Opportunities to present at or sponsor a conference event or program
• Opportunities to participate in an Instagram takeover or be featured on MANY’s social media channels
• Discounts and shared resources through MANY’s peer associations and industry partners