The Pitch That Could Save Our Cultural Heritage

Preservation isn’t just a mission—it’s a movement. And movements need momentum.

That’s why HAI created the Before It’s Too Late: Preservation Pitch Pack–a strategic toolkit designed to help leaders frame urgency, spark action, and mobilize support for preservation in a digital-first world.

Born from our notional Board of Directors pitch, this pack transforms advocacy into activation. It’s not just about making the case for preservation—it’s about making it impossible to ignore.

The Pitch Pack is part of HAI’s broader campaign to spotlight what’s at stake: fading archives, vulnerable data, and stories that risk being lost to time. But it’s also a rallying cry. A call to equip preservationists, researchers, and cultural stewards with the tools to lead, persuade, and protect.

Inside the gated toolkit, you’ll find a comprehensive narrative pitch and executive summary, a customizable deck, and seven real-world case studies that informed our strategy. But this isn’t just about what’s inside the Pack—it’s about what’s possible.

Because when preservation meets provocation, change happens.

For more insights and information about the Before It’s Too Late campaign, explore these resources:

1. 1. A Call to Action: Proactive Preparation and Preservation
   2. Safeguarding Archives Amid Rising Threats and Potential Disasters
   3. Reflexes, Records, and Recovery: Training Muscle Memory Before Disaster Strikes
   4. Let’s Talk Tech in Preservation: A Roundtable for the Future
   5. With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Spider-Man’s Moment of Transformation
   6. Remember to Look Up at the Stars and Not Down at Your Feet: Stephen Hawking’s Story
      of Resilience

Preserve and Activate Your Heritage

Organizations across sectors — from universities and museums to corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies — rely on strong heritage practices to protect the stories, collections, and records that shape identity and inspire future generations.

HAI's Heritage Services include:

• Archival Services & Collections Processing
• Digitization & Digital Preservation
• Records & Information Management
• Historical Research & Storytelling
• Exhibits, Interpretation & Digital Experiences
• ArchivalOne and PastView Partnership
• HeritageAdvantage CoLab

We help institutions safeguard their past so they can lead with clarity, credibility, and purpose. Let's preserve and activate your organization's heritage together.