This session will cover the importance of local fund raising (in addition to tax income) for keeping technology as up-to-date as possible, and how that can be achieved most effectively. Speakers will discuss the Nebraska Community Foundation and its programs; Lincoln City Library’s fund-raising efforts through its Foundation; ideas from “Turning the Page;” and the establishment of “sinking funds.” The general idea is that keeping library technology must be viewed as part of the cost of doing business in a modern library.
5. Truth 1. People give more money than corporations or foundations. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 5
6. 2010 Contributions - $291 billion NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 6 Source: Giving USA 2011 Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University
7. Truth 2. Most people give away money. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 7
8. Most People Give In every country where fundraising and philanthropy have been studied, most people give away money. USA – 7 of 10 adults Canada – 8 of 10 Brazil – 7 of 10 Holland – 9 of 10 People are going to give away their money – to you or to someone else. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 8
9. Truth 3. Most money comes from people like us. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 9
10. Most Givers are Like Us Most donations and half of all money given comes from families with incomes of $90,000 or less.* This is most people. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 10 *Source: Kim Klein, Grassroots Fundraising Journal
11. Truth 4. People Give When They Are Asked. (and they don’t give when they are not asked) NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 11
12. Personal ask is best (best = highest response for least money) NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 12 Sources: *Kim Klein, Grassroots Fundraising Journal **J.M. Greenfield, Fund-raising: Evaluating and Managing the Fund Development Process
14. 14 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 Fundraising is about changing the world. It is not driven by need, donors or funders. Fundraising is driven by vision and mission.
15. 15 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 The Nebraska Community Foundation helps people give back to the places they love – in time, talent and treasure – to create thriving rural communities.
16. NCF’s Approach Work in partnership Asset-based Community-driven NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 16
17. NCF Services Benefits of Affiliation 501(c) 3 status Financial and Administrative Services Training and Technical Assistance Strategic planning Donor development and fundraising Planned giving Marketing and communication Peer Learning Network NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 17
18. Options for Libraries Grants from affiliated funds Community-based and donor-advised Library account within local affiliated fund Independent affiliated fund for library NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 18
19. Libraries working with NCF Current library-associated funds and accounts 21 accounts within 13 funds 2 donor-advised funds, 1 organizational fund About $3 million total About $2.3 million endowed NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 19
20. Success Stories Nebraska City Harry and Grace Moeller Library Endowment Fund Morton-James Public Library NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 20
21. Success Stories NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 21 Keith County Goodall City Library/Paxton Carnegie Library
22. Potential in Every Place NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 22 Transfer of Wealth
23. Potential in Every Place Gifts of Grain NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 23
25. KreutzBennett Funding Eligibility Public libraries Nebraska communities fewer than 3,000 residents Three Funding Areas Planning grants – leading to accreditation $500 to $2,500, 1:1 match, no in-kind Enhancement grants – programs and services $2,500 to $20,000 1:1 match, up to 50% in-kind Equipment and software purchases/upgrades not eligible Facilities grants $5,000 to $20,000, 3:1 match, no in-kind New construction or rehabilitation/expansion One time grants NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 25
26. Guidelines and application forms www.nebcommfound.org/fund/kreutzbennett Deadline for short application – October 1, 2011 Full application upon request NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 26 KreutzBennett Funding
27. Engage the community Ask Contact NCF Find out more about KreutzBennett Is there a Shirley in your town? 27 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011
28. Marcia White Director of Community Development Philanthropy mwhite@nebcommfound.org 402.323.7329 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 28
Notes de l'éditeur
Endowment means between $80,000 and $100,000 coming back annually and will continue to come back every year forever
The Harry and Grace Moller Library Endowment Fund, The Friends of the Library & Morton-James Public Library Present - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. What is it? Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a 60 volume set of books beginning with the children's classic The Little Engine That Could ™. Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed to your child's name directly to your home. Best of all it is a FREE GIFT! There is no cost or obligation to your family. Who is Eligible? Preschool children ages birth to five who are residents of Nebraska City. Submit an official registration form, completely filled out by parent or guardian. (Form must be approved and on file with the Morton-James Public Library.)