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Please join us for our next great workshop:

Fundraising:
The Shameless Act

Make More Money for Your Library

Workshop Dates:  August 2-3, 2007
                               Saint Paul, Minnesota

WORKSHOP POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CONTACT SUE HALL TO SCHEDULE CUSTOM TRAINING AND SERVICES FROM
LIBRARY STRATEGIES CONSULTING GROUP.

Presented by: Library Strategies, A Consulting Group of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library

Join us for a spectacular two-day workshop on the beautiful riverfront in downtown Saint Paul!

  • Learn from national library experts: this workshop is packed with valuable information, strategies and tools for increasing support for your library.
  • Develop your skill set and network.
  • Tour the majestic Central Library, located on one of the most beautiful urban parks in America.
  • Stay at the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Hotel overlooking the Mississippi River.
  • Take advantage of one of America’s great cities and visit the Mall of America, the Science Museum of Minnesota, The Guthrie Theater, history and art museums, and more Twin Cities sights.

Workshop Topics:

  • Get the “Big Picture” of Successful Fundraising
  • Friends?  Foundations?  Both?
  • Advocacy: Leverage is the Word
  • Fundraising Boards Who Raise Real Dollars
  • Corporate Sponsorships: Win-Win!
  • You, Me, Him, Her – Cultivating Members and Donors

Session Begins:
Thursday, August 2, 12:00 p.m.

Session Ends: 
Friday, August 3, 4:00 p.m.

The workshop will be held in the penthouse of the University Club, one block from the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Who Should Attend …

  • Library Directors
  • Development Directors
  • Fundraising Staff
  • Library Trustees
  • Friends & Foundation Staff & Volunteers

Workshop Presenters…

Peter Pearson, President, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
More than 20 years as a nationally recognized expert in fundraising, advocacy and nonprofit leadership

Sally Gardner Reed, Executive Director, Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA)
Experienced library director and trainer of librarians, Friends and trustees in the areas of advocacy, board development and fundraising

C. David Warren, Executive Director, Richland County Public Library, Columbia, South Carolina
Highly respected, innovative leader who has perfected the art of building community support from elected officials and civic leaders

Wendy Moylan, Director of Development and Finance, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
Over 10 years successful experience raising funds for libraries and schools through grantwriting and corporate sponsorships

Stu Wilson, Director of Development and Communications, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
Award-winning expert in library public relations with expertise in membership and individual giving campaigns

Registration:               $350
Enrollment Deadline:   June 15, 2007
Early Bird Discount:    $325 by May 15

Registration fee includes Thursday afternoon reception, lunch Thursday and Friday, and breakfast Friday. Early Bird registrations must be received by 5 p.m. CDT on May 15, 2007. Tuition fully refundable before June 15. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if there is insufficient registration.

Workshop Hotel:
                                 The Crowne Plaza Riverfront
                                 11 E. Kellogg Boulevard
                                 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
                                 1-800-971-4654
For reservations, contact the hotel directly and request The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library special rate of $129/night.  Then truly enjoy your stay in the Twin Cities - stay an extra night at the special hotel rate.

For special needs or more information contact:
Sue Hall, Library Strategies Coordinator
Email:       librarystrategies@thefriends.org
Phone:     (651) 287-0060

Click here to download a PDF of the workshop brochure and registration form.
click to download the Fundraising Workshop brochure

 

 

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