Ontario Library Association
Superconference 2010

February 24 - 27, 2010
 

Friends of Canadian Libraries Programming

Session #: P001

Winning at Fundraising:
Creativity + Teamwork = Success


Presenters:
Rob Lavery,
Southern Ontario Library Services
Ann Andrusyszyn,
Barrie Public Library

 


Hear from experts and network with those working in the fundraising field, to discover a framework of fundraising, based on a model of working together.

 

Sessions will explore how Friends and library staff can build bridges and work together in order to share skills and move forward, with common goals. You will learn how to boost revenue with helpful tips and strategies.

 

During breakout session in the afternoon delegates select  topics of interest relating to success stories for small libraries, partnerships, events, fundraising, and grant proposal writing.  Displays and merchandise will be highlighted.

 

Building the Donor Pyramid

Pros and Cons of Different Fundraising Programs

Planning for Success

 

Topic Tables

  • Small Town Challenges

  • Mail program

  • Marketing

  • Planned Giving

  • Friends and Fundraising

 

Session #: 303

Building a Successful Event: Special Events 101
75 minute session

Ann Andrusyszyn,
Barrie Public Library

 

Planning a new event, or need to strengthen an existing one?  This session will give you the basic building blocks and work tools for starting an event from scratch or improving existing events.  Join us to learn the Special Events process from start to finish.

 

PowerPoint Presentation - Click here

Session handout - Click here


 

Session #: 403

Make your Friends Store a Success   

75 minute session

Presenters:
Margaret Mitchell, Director Quality Improvement, London Public Library

Jackie Looper, Bookstore Co-Manager, Friends of the London Public Library

Present "how to" session by the Friends of the London Public Library who have been running a successful store for over two years in the Central Library with very significant financial returns. Describes volunteer processes and merchandising and store management techniques: pitfalls and tips for success.


Session benefits: 

  • Assist other Friends groups in running stores

  • Create forum for information sharing

Presentation - Click here

 

Session #: 603

Friends Helping Friends Workshop   
(75 minute session)

Facilitated by:
Ingrid.Keuper-dalton, Mississauga Public Library
Margaret Moreau, Lindsay Branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library
Lise Moore, Mattawa Public Library

Friends in their library community can have a big impact with successful programming, public awareness  and fundraising activities. Come to this interactive networking session to share ideas and brainstorm.  Topics relating to publicity and marketing, event planning, and fundraising ideas for small libraries will be featured.

 

 

 

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