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More Than a Thank You Note: Academic library fundraising for the dean or director

Kimberly Thompson, University of California and Karlene Jennings, College of William and Mary, USA

Chandos Information Professional Series

an accomplished overview of fundraising...offers much food for thought
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Even staff who are not involved in fundraising can learn something useful from this book
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 - short, stand-alone chapters with summary paragraphs
 - practical, personal success hints throughout
 - proven fundraising ideas
 - fundraising myths debunked
 - comprehensive bibliography

This book provides a friendly, lively discussion of the role of academic library fund-raising written by two experienced library fund-raisers.

Readership: This book is designed to equip academic library deans and directors and other library leaders with the necessary skills to work with professional development staff within the university environment and the community for fund raising success. Fundraisers in the unique field of library development will also find the information helpful. This book is for all levels of experience.

£47.50 / US$80.00 / €55.00

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About the authors

Kimberly A Thompson, CFRE, is presently Director of Development and Outreach, University Libraries, University of California, Santa Barbara. Her former position was at Oregon State University Foundation as Director of Development for the Libraries and the Linus Pauling Institute. She is active in Association of fund-raising Professionals (AFD), Academic Library Advancement and Development Network (ALADN) and the Development Officers of Academic Research Libraries (DORAL).

Karlene N Jennings, PhD., CFRE, is presently Director of Development at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. She previously served as Director of Development for University Libraries with the Iowa State University Foundation. She is a frequent contributor to the Bottom Line and co-author of ARL (Association of Research Libraries) SPEC Kit 297: Library Development. Karlene is an active participant in ALADN (Academic Library Advancement and Development Network) and DORAL (Development Officers of Research and Academic Libraries), as well as a member of CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) and AFP (Association of Fund-raising Professionals).

Titles which may also be of interest:
Managing Academic Libraries
Universal Design
Libraries for Users
Making a Collection Count

Contents

You as the fundraiser

Your fundraiser

Your library staff

Your special collections (and other unique features)

Your Friends of the Library

Your advisory council

Your library patrons

Your central development team and other development officers

Your campus community

Your administration

Your community

Your donors are unique

You and crisis management

What your fundraiser wants you to know

Conclusion: Putting it all together