Archive for April 2016
How to Ask for Major Gifts
For many of us, asking someone for a large donation can be intimidating, or perhaps even terrifying. It shouldn’t be, if you think about it. Asking a potential donor to give a gift to the Library is simply sharing an opportunity. It is an invitation to be part of something exciting. An opportunity to change…
Read MoreLibrary Foundations Raise Money for Libraries… Right?
Everywhere you turn in the world of libraries, you hear people talking about the need for private fundraising. Many feel that the answer to this challenge lies in the creation of a Library Foundation. But how does a library foundation differ from a Friends group? Foundations are unique in that they are typically staffed by…
Read MoreSecuring Authors to Headline Your Fundraiser or Special Event
In the library world, successful fundraisers often include keynote appearances by popular authors. Involving writers is a great way to stoke interest in your special events. However, as anyone assigned to book the guest(s) of honor can attest, sourcing headlining authors for such events is easier said than done. If you are looking to bring…
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