{"id":620,"date":"2020-04-23T19:44:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T19:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?page_id=620"},"modified":"2025-04-14T15:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T15:59:50","slug":"advocate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/advocate\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The League of American Orchestras is an indispensable voice and public policy advocate. In partnership with the broader arts and nonprofit sectors, we represent and engage orchestras in advocating for the value and values of the orchestral community with the White House, Congress, and federal agencies, And we support our members as they advocate in their own communities, at the local and state level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Policy issues include equitable access to music education, arts funding, federal COVID relief for orchestras, visas for foreign guest artists, cultural exchange, travel with musical instruments, nonprofit tax issues, and more. We invite you to explore our many resources for telling your story and advocating for your orchestra with government, civic leaders, and community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent shifts in the policy environment include numerous executive orders and corresponding court action. The League is monitoring developments and has compiled <a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/equity-diversity-and-inclusion\/resources-for-navigating-the-changing-landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Resources for Navigating the Changing Landscape<\/strong><\/a> to help keep orchestras informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The League is a leading member of coalition efforts that span the national arts and nonprofit sectors, including the Performing Arts Alliance, the Arts Education Partnership, National Council of Nonprofits, Music Education Policy Roundtable, Charitable Giving Coalition, and Independent Sector.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_9ea422421b2e60b8df213554476f654d\" class=\"ThreespotBlock l-fullwidth tile-promo aligncenter\">\n  <div class=\"l-wrap--wide\">\n    <div class=\"TilePromo TilePromo--withBkg\">\n  <div class=\"TilePromo-contentWrapper\">\n    <div class=\"TilePromo-content\">\n      <div class=\"ImagePromo\">\n  <div 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<\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"TilePromo-list-item\">\n              <div class=\"Tile CoverLink-parent\">\n  <div class=\"Tile-contentWrapper\">\n    <div class=\"Tile-content c-white\">\n                    <h3 class=\"Tile-title f-h4\">\n                <a class=\"Tile-title-link CoverLink\" \n                  data-icon=\"arrow\"\n                  \n                  href=\"\/advocate\/policy-advocacy-101\/\"\n                  target=\"\">\n                  <span>Policy Advocacy 101<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n              <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"Tile-text CoverLink-over\">If you are involved in an orchestra in any capacity, being an effective public policy advocate is essential to protecting the future of orchestras.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"TilePromo-list-item\">\n              <div class=\"Tile CoverLink-parent\">\n  <div 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\n                  href=\"\/advocate\/engage-with-policymakers\/\"\n                  target=\"\">\n                  <span>Engage With Policymakers<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n              <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"Tile-text CoverLink-over\">From face-to-face encounters with your representatives to sending an email, your voice makes a difference!<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_0ed1b4964104a2f470a1b091a710c27b\" class=\"ThreespotBlock l-fullwidth content-promo aligncenter\">\n  <div class=\"l-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"ContentPromo \">\n  \n          \n    \n    \n    <div \n      class=\"ContentPromo-item ContentPromo-item--main u-mt3 \">\n      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Research has proven that arts education, including music education, uniquely provides academic and social benefits, preparing students for success in school, work, and life.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->\n        <\/div>\n\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/advocate\/music-education-advocacy\/\" class=\"ContentPromo-item-link\" data-icon=\"arrow\">\n            <span class=\"u-screenreader\">Music Education Advocacy<\/span> READ MORE\n          <\/a>\n         \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          \n    \n    \n    <div \n      class=\"ContentPromo-item  u-mt3 has-noImg\">\n      \n      <div class=\"ContentPromo-item-content CoverLink-parent has-noImg\">\n        <p class=\"ContentPromo-item-type\">\n                      <span>Advocacy<\/span>\n                  <\/p>\n\n        \n        \n        \n         \n          <h3 class=\"ContentPromo-item-title\"><a class=\"CoverLink\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/advocate\/tax-and-501c3-policy\/\">Tax and 501(c)3 Policy<\/a><\/h3>\n        \n        <div class=\"ContentPromo-item-description CoverLink-over\">\n          Orchestras are tax-exempt organizations and are part of the nation\u2019s nonprofit charitable sector working to improve the quality of life in communities nationwide.&nbsp; Orchestral activity is supported by an important combination of public volunteerism, private philanthropy, and civic support that is made possible by virtue of tax exempt status. 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Through the guide Playing Your Part, the League offers simple, easy-to-read advice on how to get engaged in the policy process and build successful relationships with policymakers. <!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->\n        <\/div>\n\n                  <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" viewBox=\"0 0 44 44\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" class=\"ContentPromo-item-icon\">\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M22 0c12.13 0 22 9.87 22 22s-9.87 22-22 22S0 34.13 0 22 9.87 0 22 0zm0 1.91A20.11 20.11 0 001.91 22 20.11 20.11 0 0022 42.09 20.11 20.11 0 0042.09 22 20.11 20.11 0 0022 1.91zM24.83 13l7.97 7.97.58.7-.58.7-7.97 7.97-1.4-1.4 6.38-6.33H11v-1.88h18.8l-6.38-6.32 1.4-1.41z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n         \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advocacy News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The League\u2019s team in Washington, D.C. is monitoring all of the latest policy developments, from key votes ahead that need your voice to newly-approved policies that will affect your orchestra\u2019s day-to-day operations. 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