Nonprofit attempts to revive school libraries - The Philadelphia Tribune: News

Nonprofit attempts to revive school libraries - The Philadelphia Tribune: News: "A nonprofit organization seeks volunteers and donations to support reopening libraries in public schools facing strained budgets.
David Brown, executive director of the nonprofit West Philadelphia Alliance for Children, explained his vision and networked with guests who attended an Open House this past week in the nonprofit’s administration offices in the Philadelphia Business Technology Center, 5070 Parkside Ave."



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Preserving UC Library Becomes a Lesson in Governance and Fundraising - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Preserving UC Library Becomes a Lesson in Governance and Fundraising - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

N.Y. Library Systems Struggle with Legacy of Carnegie Gift - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

N.Y. Library Systems Struggle with Legacy of Carnegie Gift - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: A $5-million donation from industrialist Andrew Carnegie that built 67 New York libraries in the early decades of the 20th century has produced unanticipated burdens for the city’s three library systems, writes The Wall Street Journal.

Number of library volunteers has risen by more than half in four years

Number of library volunteers has risen by more than half in four years: The UK Annual Libraries Survey, published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, reveals that 23,397 people volunteered in UK libraries in 2011/12

The number of volunteers working in UK libraries has risen by more than half in the past four years, according to new figures.

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s UK Annual Libraries Survey, published this week, shows there were 23,397 people who volunteered in UK libraries in 2011/12 compared with 15,008 in 2007/8 – a rise of 56 per cent.

Brooklyn Public Library launches fundraising drive

Brooklyn Public Library launches fundraising drive: The Brooklyn Public Library has kicked off an aggressive fundraising drive to raise $500,000 for new books, DVDs and eBooks at its 60 sites.

The fourth annual spring “Support Our Shelves” initiative encourages residents to support their local libraries through donations and advocacy.

A Century of Philanthropy: Carnegie Corporation of New York | American Libraries Magazine

A Century of Philanthropy: Carnegie Corporation of New York | American Libraries Magazine: In 1911, Andrew Carnegie created his last and largest philanthropic institution, Carnegie Corporation of New York, to promote international peace and advance education and knowledge. While staying true to these goals, the foundation time and again has risen to the evolving challenges of the past 100 years.

Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation Keynote at Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference 2011

Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation Keynote at Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference 2011: "Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak at the Minnesota Council for Nonprofits annual conference; and after my presentation, I spent a couple hours speaking with folks from various nonprofits, vendors and service organizations. I told one woman that I’d be headed here next, and she said, “Oh, I used to do the library makeovers for Target – I love libraries!”"

Library fundraisers launch first capital campaign: $1 million will address technology needs - San Jose Mercury News

Library fundraisers launch first capital campaign: $1 million will address technology needs - San Jose Mercury News: "To better serve users like Smyth, the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries has launched its first-ever capital campaign to raise $1 million for technology upgrades. Prompted by the library's ongoing budget woes, the nonprofit group, which made a record donation of $300,000 this year, hopes to raise $200,000 for priority technology needs by the end of 2010 and the remaining $800,000 within two years.

'This is the first time we have organized to solicit,' said campaign leader Carole McPherson, the board's vice president. 'We have existed (previously) on the generosity from the community.'"

Fundraising in the Downturn: Library Budgets 2010 - 1/15/2010 - Library Journal

Fundraising in the Downturn: Library Budgets 2010 - 1/15/2010 - Library Journal: "Where fundraising fits in

In the face of such an assault, some donors can be called upon to step up. According to Donna Bero, executive director of the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, donors “don't want to see what they've already given get squandered.” However, by and large, the experts agreed that asking for money to fill a gap in public funding generally isn't the right approach. “People don't want to give to turn on the lights,” said Cooper. “They want to give to make a good library a great library.”"