Saving Places

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Saving Places provides a nationwide platform of advocacy, resources, and programs to protect historic places in the United States, including grant programs, preservation awards, online historic site catalogs, and action tools for community engagement.

Target Customer

{"Individual donors and members","Community leaders and local advocates","Nonprofit preservation organizations","Local and state government officials and policymakers","Preservation professionals and researchers","Businesses and tourism/hospitality professionals interested in heritage sites"}

Key Differentiator

Signature program and brand integration: America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places combined with a broad ecosystem of grants, awards, historical sites, publications, and professional networks under the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Implementation Timeline

Not explicitly stated in the content; programs include ongoing advocacy, annual lists, and continuous updates, with some actions (signing up for updates, taking action) available immediately

Pain Points

1Threats to historically significant buildings, monuments, landscapes, and communities
2Limited funding and resources for preservation and revitalization
3Need for public awareness, advocacy, and policy engagement to protect places

Key Features

1America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places (annual list and related updates)
2Grants from the National Trust (guidelines and deadlines)
3Historic Real Estate portal with CIRCA Old Houses collaboration
4National Trust Historic Sites and Places Near You
5Preservation Magazine and related stories
6National Preservation Conference and Preservation Leadership Forum
7PastForward content and Preservation-focused education
8Historic Hotels of America and Main Street America programs
9Action Center for grassroots advocacy and policy influence

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Former President, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Client Results

1Informs and catalyzes preservation action for hundreds of sites (the 11 Most Endangered list has identified more than 350 sites since 1988)
2Increases visibility and resources for community-led preservation efforts
3Supports revitalization and economic benefits through preservation

Competitive Advantages

1Integrated suite of programs (advocacy, grants, education, real estate, tourism) under a single national brand
2Long-standing, reputable nonprofit backing with established networks (e.g., Preservation Magazine, National Preservation Conference, Preservation Leadership Forum)
3Signature, high-visibility campaigns like America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
4Access to grant guidelines, real estate resources, and professional communities
5Widely recognized resources for community impact and preservation outcomes

Key Benefits

1Protection of historic places and preservation of heritage

2Access to grants, guidelines, and funding opportunities

3Advocacy tools to influence policy and funding decisions

4Educational content, stories, and professional networks

5Connections to historic sites, tours, and heritage tourism opportunities

Case Studies & Success Stories

America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places program

Case #1

flagship campaign that identifies threats to historic sites and catalyzes community-led preservation efforts; historically recognized for driving visibility, public support, and resources to save endangered places.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Saving Places is a comprehensive program by the National Trust for Historic Preservation that provides advocacy tools, funding opportunities, educational content, and access to historic sites and preservation networks to protect and revitalize America’s historically significant places.

Target Market

Individuals, communities, nonprofits, policymakers, and professionals involved in historic preservation, heritage tourism, and community revitalization

Unique Value Proposition

A trusted, nationwide preservation platform that combines advocacy, funding, education, and professional networks under the National Trust for Historic Preservation to protect and revitalize historic places.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the content

Pricing Model

Not explicitly listed; options referenced include donations, memberships, leadership giving, monthly giving, planned giving, and other support mechanisms

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