Fundraising for Libraries: 25 Proven Ways to Get More Money for Your Library - Softcover

Swan, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555704336 ISBN 13: 9781555704339

Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub, 2002

Synopsis

Anyone who wants to raise extra money for a library must have this book! Swan presents the great principles of fundraising by bringing into focus and clearly illustrating 25 proven techniques you can put to work for your library today. Learn about the psychology of sales, the keys to active and passive fundraising and the ways to determine which moneymaking process best fits your current need. Topics include matching donors with funding opportunities, conducting auctions, soliciting donations on the Internet, lobbying legislatures, managing direct-mail campaigns, applying for grants, soliciting memorial gifts, and more.

About this title

From Library Journal:

In this super collection of fundraising advice, tips, and suggestions that is relevant for all libraries, Swan (dir., Central Kansas Library System and the Great Bend Public Library) expands on his previous Fundraising for the Small Public Library (1990). Designed to help librarians find needed money, Swan's handy guide examines key elements of fundraising, reviews methods for increasing regular funding, explores successful grant writing, discusses ways to find funds for capital improvements, presents steps in soliciting money, explains the principles of passive fundraising, and discusses how to enlist help from other sources. The second part includes an excellent, clear discussion of Swan's 25 proven techniques, including such successful efforts as initiating capital campaigns for buildings, promoting deferred giving, passing bond issues, passing referenda for funds, building endowments, lobbying for state support, holding auctions of donated goods, sending direct mail solicitation, and soliciting memorial gifts. While some of these ideas may validate existing efforts, many will likely delight readers eager for creative, new ways to generate additional funds. Swan is to be commended for adding this important discussion about fundraising principles, including forming the right attitude about raising funds, creating a positive image in the minds of library customers about library services, providing library customers with what they want, and making sure donors are publicly recognized for their support. Highly recommended for all libraries, especially those now experiencing financial distress.
Dale Farris, Groves, TX
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist:

This resource can be described in one word--indispensable--and will be an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to improve library funds. Part 1, "Fundamentals of Fundraising," covers increasing regular funding, writing grants, finding funds for capital improvements, soliciting donations, selling goods, using passive fundraising, and enlisting the help of others. These and all subsequent chapters are followed by short but useful bibliographies. Part 2, "25 Proven Fundraising Techniques," consists of chapters describing different techniques and arranged in order of moneymaking potential. Some techniques included are capital campaigns, deferred giving, building endowments, auctions, book fairs, mailings, bake sales, and memorial gifts. An extremely useful guide that is highly recommended for all libraries. Sean Kinder
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About this edition

• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1555704336
• ISBN 13: 9781555704339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 409