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Crowdfunding in libraries, archives and museums

Riley-Huff, Debra A.; Herrera, Kevin; Ivey, Susan; … - In: The Bottom Line 29 (2016) 2, pp. 67-85

Purpose This paper aims to examine the fundraising strategy known as crowdfunding because it applies to galleries … experience with the fundraising method. Findings Some GLAM organizations are attempting crowdfunding projects with varied levels …, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) and to share a crowdfunding case study experience. Design/methodology/approach A rich …

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Overcoming the financial difficulties of hosting a national conference in Nigeria: the Nalise 2002 experience

Adomi, Esharenana E. - In: The Bottom Line 16 (2003) 4, pp. 157-159

This paper reports the financial aspect of the 2002 National Association of Library and Information Science Educators (NALISE) – Nigerian library and information science educators’ umbrella body. Conference financial difficulties encountered by the hosting department and how these...

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Moving your Advisory Board to a fundraising mission

Houff Shields, Mary Ann - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 2, pp. 69-71

Having unsuccessfully attempted to garner community support, awareness and funding in the past, the University Library at the Indiana University‐Purdue University Indianapolis decided to partner with the University Library Advisory Board. The board was charged with transforming itself into a...

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Bidding for funds: creative partnerships

Mahurter, Sarah - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 3, pp. 90-92

article offers a few principles for fundraising which have been gained through practice and the help received from others. It …

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Which came first, the project or the fundraising?

Noel Jennings, Karlene - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 3, pp. 108-110

their overall development plan. By including fund‐raising at the beginning of a project, a library increases its chances of …

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Special events: defining goals, planning and measuring success

Wilson, John S. - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 4, pp. 150-151

Successful special events planning and execution are part of a library development officer's job. Understanding the need to set goals early and then properly evaluating the event based upon these goals is essential to measuring the success or failure of the event. Often the only measurement...

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Taking donations in cyberspace

Holt, Glen E.; Horn, George - In: The Bottom Line 18 (2005) 1, pp. 24-28

Purpose – To illustrate that potential donors often can have difficulty in determining how to give to libraries and offer solutions that libraries can employ to eliminate those barriers. Design/methodology/approach – Uses real‐life examples to illustrate various ways donors can give to...

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Friends, real friends and fifth columnists

Holt, Glen E. - In: The Bottom Line 18 (2005) 1, pp. 36-39

Purpose – Strives to illuminate the types of relationships many libraries have with friends' organizations and to illustrate what makes a good relationship between the two organizations. While many libraries have had successful experiences with such groups, not all relationships have a happy...

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Thoughts on endowment fundraising for libraries

Foley, Chris - In: The Bottom Line 18 (2005) 1, pp. 40-42

during this fund‐raising effort. As such, it is this column's goal to summarize the challenges and advantages of these … endowment gifts, and strategies for endowment fundraising in libraries. Design/methodology/approach – Uses lessons learned by … fundraising including marketing, challenge programs, and bequest encouragement. …

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Library funding in Nigeria: past, present and future

Amina Akporhonor, Blessings - In: The Bottom Line 18 (2005) 2, pp. 63-70

Purpose – To document current sources of revenue for Nigerian libraries, and offer suggestions for alternative funding. Nigerian libraries nation‐wide depend mainly on annual budget allocations from the government. Design/methodology/approach – Surveys current literature to determine the...

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