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Finding the Right Consultant

By Kim Horton | November 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Finding the Right Consultant

Hiring a good consultant isn’t exactly like hiring a new employee but there are a lot of similarities. …

Creating a Fundraising Board

By Kim Horton | October 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Creating a Fundraising Board

Have you ever noticed an organization in your community that seems to have no difficulty raising private funds?…

12 Must-Know Facts about Library Fundraising

By Kim Horton | October 17, 2015 | Comments Off on 12 Must-Know Facts about Library Fundraising

From Beyond Book Sales Effective fundraising is about relationships first, money second A clear case for support and…

10 Signs It’s Time for a New Strategic Plan

By Kim Horton | October 11, 2015 | Comments Off on 10 Signs It’s Time for a New Strategic Plan

How do you know it is time for a new strategic plan? Well – duh – the obvious…

‘Lobbying’ is Not a Dirty Word

By Kim Horton | September 17, 2015 | Comments Off on ‘Lobbying’ is Not a Dirty Word

It seems that everyone is talking about the importance of advocating for your library, but what does that…

Keys to Managing Your Board(s)

By Kim Horton | September 14, 2015 | Comments Off on Keys to Managing Your Board(s)

Depending on your view, most public libraries are blessed or cursed with multiple boards. These may include the…