Library Fundraising

12/01/2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Admission

  • Free

Location

Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.

Summary

This session will discuss options libraries have for fundraising and how Friends' groups, Foundations and Libraries differ in their options and restrictions.

Description

Libraries are always looking for revenue, and many are considering taking fundraising into their own hands. Should you? What are the legal considerations of municipal fundraising? Is Crowdfunding in your future? This session will discuss options libraries have for fundraising and how Friends' groups, Foundations and Libraries differ in their options and restrictions.

Participants attending this session will:

  • Be able to distinguish the fundraising strengths between Friends Groups, Libraries and Library Foundations.
  • Be able to identify fundraising options for their library.
  • Be able to identify legal considerations for some fundraising options.

Instructor information: Clare Membiela, MLS, J.D., Library of Michigan Library Law Consultant

The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.