Fundraising 101

ALS Special Projects Coordinator and RSA trainer John Howard presented a series of workshops designed to assist libraries in finding new means of supporting themselves as basic funding sources shrink. Sponsored by the Alliance Library System, these workshops are available in archived format by clicking on the links below.
Fundraising 101 , Alliance Library System
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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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