Many libraries plan fundraising to help supplement their budget or—in some cases—keep the library running at all. Explore the documents in this section to learn how libraries have launched successful fundraising projects.
You can also share your own experiences in our funding discussions or by contributing documents, videos, or handouts that cover fundraising isses.
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Fundraising and philanthropy during an economic crisis
The Foundation Center is a nonprofit library and training center that educates the public about private foundations and their grants. In response to the economic downturn, we've pulled together resources to inform nonprofits about trends in giving.
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Websites and Internet Resources on Fundraising
A list of external links.
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Websites and Internet Resources on Fundraising
A list of external links
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Using the Web to Solicit Books for Rural Schools in Latin America
Case study demonstrating the use of web 2.0 tools to raise money and books for libraries in Honduras.
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Beyond the Book Sale
The director of the Avalon Public Library (Pittsburgh, PA) discusses a variety of fundraising options.
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Fundraising Action Plan
This worksheet is from an earlier course: 'WebJunction's Fundraising for Libraries', and can serve as another tool to help you plan a fundraising campaign for your library.
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The Aztec (NM) Library: Little Green Funders
The town of Aztec, NM, may have had UFO visitors. They certainly have a library that knows how to make the most of local history.
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Software Ideas for Non-Profits
For the webcourse 'WebJunction's Fundraising for Libraries,' this list of fundraising and management donor software can be used by any non-profit looking for specialized packages.
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Fundraising Thank You Letters
Use these letters, created to accompany the course 'WebJunction's Fundraising for Libraries,' as templates for thanking donors.
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Sample Gift Acceptance Policy
This sample gift acceptance policy for a library foundation board was created in conjunction with the webcourse 'WebJunction's Fundraising for Libraries,' or it can be used for your own foundation board.
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