Rise to the Fundraising Challenge: Foundations and Building Blocks

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Rise to the Fundraising Challenge

When: Tuesday, September 25 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm*

*Come from 5:00pm - 6:00pm for a FREE deli style buffet meal and opportunities to network with other trustees.

and/or

Wednesday, September 26 at 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m.**

**Registration from 8:30-9a.m. with breakfast treats.

Where: Foundation Hall at the New Cumberland Public Library at 1 Benjamin Plaza, at the corner of 9th Street and Brandt Avenue in New Cumberland, PA

What: Rise to the Fundraising Challenge: Foundations and Building Blocks presentation by Michele Atkins.

Who Should Attend: Trustees, Committee Members, Directors, Volunteers, Friends and interested Staff from district libraries are all invited! The September 25 evening session is designed especially for Trustees and library leadership to:

-Understand the basics of fundraising campaigns from annual to capital

-Learn about the elements of an effective development plan

-Understand the roles of the board, library director, staff, Friends, and others in the development plan and/or capital campaign.

-Discuss best practices to maintain and increase a donor base.

-Learn techniques to maximize annual, major, and capital gifts

-Complete a planning and application worksheet to get started with an idea or plan.

The September 26 morning session is designed especially for library directors and lead development staff and committee members in Q & A format to give you a chance to ask in-depth or practical application questions and to follow up on much of what was learned the night before.

Who is the Presenter? Michele Atkins

Michele Atkins, CFRE, is a partner in Atkins 360, a firm specializing in management and not-for-profit consulting. She has more than 30 years of not-for-profit management, fundraising, and governance experience, including experience with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the American Lung Association.

Who Should Attend?
Library Trustees, Library Directors, Development Staff, Volunteers who fundraise or serve on board committees that fundraise. Notes on Registration:-Register ASAP. Registration is limited to the first 60 people to respond.

-Cost: This workshop is FREE for all affiliates of the Capital Area Library District.

-This workshop will provide 3 hours of CE credits for staff as needed.