[Baynet] Infopeople's "Library Fundraising Basics" workshop

[Linda Rodenspiel]

Since some people who may be interested in this workshop might not receive 
this notice directly, we would appreciate it if you would print and post or 
route this announcement to staff and colleagues. Thanks!

Title:  Library Fundraising Basics

Dates and locations:

Friday, March 24, San Francisco Public Library
Monday, May 22, Fullerton Public Library
Tuesday, May 23, Los Angeles Public Library

There will be additional sessions scheduled in Sacramento and Pleasant 
Hill.  As soon as those dates are confirmed an email announcement will be sent.

To register for this workshop:  Use the online registration form at
http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop/Workshop/256

Fee:  There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop.


Libraries, library boards, and library advocacy/support groups everywhere 
are scrambling to strengthen and diversify their revenues. If fundraising 
is a priority for your library, you'll want to learn

--Why people want to give to libraries;
--Who, what, when, where and why to build a fundraising team - and how much 
money you'll need to get started;
--How to build relationships with potential donors;
--How to generate passive income for your library;
--How to take advantage of e-philanthropy; and
--How to feel comfortable asking others for money and other gifts without 
fear, guilt, or fainting!

This course will explore the fundraising opportunities available to your 
library organization and help you develop short and long term strategies 
for taking full advantage of them. You'll learn the steps you need to take 
to begin creating additional revenues in the next 30 days and for the next 
30 years.


Workshop Description: This fun, all day workshop utilizes individual and 
group exercises, discussions, lecture and interactive activities to help 
make your learning stick! The instructor will provide a comprehensive 
learning guide, real-life fundraising examples and results, a bibliography 
filled with resources and contact information to help you get started, 
scrumptious chocolates, and practical, useful tips that can be applied 
immediately.

Preliminary Course Outline:

Perceptions of Fundraising
--What is fundraising? Why should libraries do it?
--The ways California libraries currently raise funds
--Myths and facts about fundraising

The Beginning Stages of Fundraising
--Making the case for fundraising plans and ambitions
--Who's on our fundraising team?
--How much money and time will it take to start?

The People Connection: Fundraising is About Relationships
--What causes people to give something to support your library?
--What are people giving?
--Ten rules for becoming an effective fundraiser for your library

Setting Your Course of Action
--Short and long term strategies
--Fundraising while you sleep
--E-philanthropy
the future of fundraising

Workshop Instructor: Andrew Sanderbeck.  Andrew is an expert trainer on 
leadership and team development, customer service and generating revenues 
for libraries and library systems. He is the founder of The Sanderbeck 
People~Connect Institute, an organization that enjoys serving others that 
value professionalism, purpose and making a difference in their 
organizations and communities. He presents over 100 customized staff 
development workshops, seminars and keynotes for organizations and at 
conferences around the world each year and has been featured on television 
and training networks including PBS and NTU.

Who Should Attend: Anyone from the California library community with an 
interest in fundraising and securing additional funds for their libraries. 
This workshop is appropriate for library staff and for members of 
organizations that support libraries ­ including board members, trustees, 
friends, and foundation members. Library PR, marketing, outreach, literacy, 
and business office employees will also find this workshop to be of value.

Prerequisites: To be successful in this workshop, you'll need a positive 
attitude, a desire to be open to new and different ideas, and the ability 
to interact with others in a safe learning environment. A passion for 
chocolate is optional.

Other Logistics:

*On-site check-in is from 8:30-9:00 AM;  instruction is from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.

*Maps, directions, and parking information are available on the Infopeople 
Web site at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop/Directions.  Infopeople does 
not validate or pay for parking.

*Infopeople does not provide refreshments or lunch.  Since some training 
locations do not have in-house or convenient food service, Infopeople 
recommends that participants bring a sack lunch.

To view a complete list of Infopeople workshops and for general information 
about Infopeople training opportunities, go to the main Infopeople 
Workshops page at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop

If you have questions about registration or scheduling of workshops, please 
contact Linda Rodenspiel, the Infopeople Project Assistant, at 
assist at infopeople.org or by phone at 650-578-9685.