National Preservation Partners Network

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National Message As historic preservation groups mark milestones in the history of our country and the movement, we face unprecedented federal challenges to historic places, narratives, and policies. Whether celebrating or advocating, we'll make the most

Board Governance and Strategic Planning Program The Challenge Many NPPN members are facing critical governance challenges in the post-pandemic era. Organizations across the network are struggling with: Disengaged or weakened boards of directors Lack of st

NPPN Fall Convening and Preservation Easement Summit Speakers Meet Our Fall Convening Speakers Katlyn Cotton is the Associate Principal at PlaceEconomics. She is responsible for social media marketing and brand management, and she is the firm's resident g

HPRP: Easements The Basics The National Park Service defines a historic preservation easement as "a voluntary legal agreement, typically in the form of a deed, which permanently protects a significant historic property." Sometimes they are referred to as

HPRP: Acquiring Property There are many ways for a historic property redevelopment program to get started in real estate. Typically when acquiring a property (or an interest in a property), the goal is to decrease the amount of risk that they have in the

Job Board Below is a list of featured job openings from Member organizations. If you would like to submit a posting, email the Executive Director. All postings are required to include salary/wage information. Additional positions can be found on PreserveN

News & Events NPPN events, partner events, upcoming grant rounds, and other relevant preservation news. Join Our Email Newsletter List Register Today for Fall 2026 Join us in Washington, DC from September 24-26, 2026 as we gather for our annual Fall Conve

HPRP: Funding a Project You have capitalized your fund and have a pipeline. How do you fund the specific project you want to do? It does not all have to come from the fund. In most projects there is a financial gap that has to be filled. In general, a pro