a chicago cultural alliance series
for A Strategic Future
Staff & Board Talking Points
To equip internal stakeholders with consistent, clear messaging in the event of inquiries or uncertainty.
General Press Statement Template
Use this template when issuing a statement to the media following an incident or external concern involving immigration enforcement, safety threats, or misinformation.
Social Media Message Template
Use this format for Facebook, Instagram, or X/Twitter posts in the immediate aftermath of an incident, while more information is being gathered.
Safe Spaces, Strong Voices
This toolkit provides practical resources to help member organizations protect their communities, communicate effectively, and respond with confidence and care.
Within “Meeting the Moment”, we are offering special support programs along with a $5,000 microgrant that is available only to Core Members of the Chicago Cultural Alliance with budgets below $300,000 per year. This program within the Meeting the Moment series is titled Building for Impact. Organizations admitted to Building for Impact will benefit from one-on-one consultations and receive a grant at the end of the program. Please complete the following application for consideration.
About Us
The Chicago Cultural Alliance’s mission is to connect, promote, and support centers of cultural heritage for a more inclusive Chicago. We are an active consortium of 50 cultural heritage museums, centers, and historical societies that span 23 neighborhoods and 11 suburbs in the Chicago area and represent over 30 different cultures. Our vision is a city where all communities have a voice, and cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration are an integral part of Chicago’s civic fabric.
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