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Four Types of Board Members – And Why You Should Recruit Each

By Kim Horton | November 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Four Types of Board Members – And Why You Should Recruit Each

When a Friends or Foundation board looks for new directors, it can be tempting to prioritize deep pockets…

Attracting and Retaining Young Donors

By Kim Horton | November 2, 2017 | Comments Off on Attracting and Retaining Young Donors

Nearly 85 percent of employed Millennials (age 18-34) donated to a charitable cause last year, according to a…

10 Traits of a Successful Foundation President

By Kim Horton | October 17, 2017 | Comments Off on 10 Traits of a Successful Foundation President

At Library Strategies, we’ve had the privilege of working with countless foundation executives. It’s no surprise to anyone…

Strategic Planning for the Folks Who Raise the Money

By Kim Horton | October 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Strategic Planning for the Folks Who Raise the Money

Friends and foundations need a plan as much as the library does. All too often, however, these organizations…

5 Ways Friends Groups Attract Millennials

By Kim Horton | October 2, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Ways Friends Groups Attract Millennials

Across the country, Friends of the Library groups of all sizes are reporting declining memberships. This is troubling…

Six Great Ideas for Library Partnerships

By Kim Horton | September 26, 2017 | Comments Off on Six Great Ideas for Library Partnerships

Partnerships have great potential to expand your library’s capacity to offer more, reach broader audiences, and leverage your…