This document provides information about fundraising efforts and needs for the Fremont Public Library District. It serves over 37,500 residents across several municipalities. The Friends Group and Foundation conduct some fundraising like book sales and an annual gala. Assessments show growing Hispanic and Asian populations and more seniors. Needed services include ESL, job assistance, education, and technology access. The library aims to create a teen center, upgrade technology, and offer more programming for seniors and immigrants through a fundraising plan pursuing grants, corporate sponsors, individual donors, and special events.

1. FREMONT PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Friends  Foundation  Fundraising

2. About FPLD
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Mission: The mission of the Fremont Public
Library District is to provide and promote open
access to reading materials and other cultural
and educational resources that will enrich all
segments of the community.
Service Area: Encompasses parts of
Mundelein, Grayslake, Hawthorn
Woods, Libertyville, Round Lake, Round Lake
Park, and Wauconda, serving about 37,500
total residents.

3. Fundraising Efforts
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Friends Group: Primarily book sales
Foundation: Primarily annual gala, but looking
to expand
Grant writing: Minimal, done by staff

4. Community Assessment
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Large increases in Hispanic (25%) and Asian
(33%) populations over the past decade.
Community getting older, with a 37% increase
in population over the age of 65.
About 15% of the population does not hold a
high school diploma or equivalent.
Mundelein’s current unemployment is above
the state average, at about 9.5%

5. Community Needs
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English language assistance
Employment assistance
GED and remedial education
Citizenship preparation
Teen and after-school programs
Senior citizen services
Technology Access

6. Current Services and Unmet
Needs
Current Services Addressing Needs
 ESL classes
 Computer and technology help classes
 Drop-in math tutoring
 Senior citizen book club
 Computer access (outdated)
Unmet Needs
 Teen zone in library
 Expert-led computer, job hunting, and citizenship classes
 Class for senior citizens on technology, social services and
finances
 Tech center with new computers and technology assistance
 iPads and e-readers available for checkout

7. Priorities and Goals
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Renovate space to create teen center
Upgrade technology
Purchase iPads and e-readers for checkout
Offer more classes and activities for seniors
and soon-to-retire
Offer classes and resources for new
immigrants

8. Elevator Speech
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Hello, I’m Dan Armstrong. I work with Fremont Public
Library here in Mundelein, and I want to tell you about our
vision to become a place for Mundelein’s teens. You know
that to succeed in today’s society, you have to be educated
and know how to use technology. Mundelein needs to
educate its young people now to remain a competitive
business location in the future. At the library, we’re looking
to renovate our teen zone and outfit it with the latest
technology—iPads, computers, and digital media
equipment. As you may know, we’re located just two blocks
down Midlothian from the high school, and we’re the ideal
place for teens to come after school and continue learning.
We’re looking for $40,000 in private donations to get us
there, and I hope you’ll consider supporting us to help our
teens today become the technology leaders of tomorrow.

9. Fundraising Plan
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The library currently conducts limited fundraising
activities. Fundraising should be expanded, and
grant opportunities should be pursued.
Target Corp Early Literacy Grant ($2,000): Would
cover cost of e-readers
Illinois State Library Live and Learn Grant (Up to
$125,000): To cover most or all of remodeling
costs to create Teen Zone
Host donor event to raise funds supplementing
budget for new computers (aim to raise $4,0005,000)
Pursue corporate and private donations to support
senior and teen programming and services

10. Potential Donors - Individuals
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Mills Family, proprietors of Medline, Inc.
VP and GM, Specialty Performance at Amcor
Flexibles, Mundelein
President and CEO of MacLean-Fogg, Mundelein
CFO, MacLean-Fogg
President, MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions
Village Manager, Grayslake
Partner, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Sr. Vice President, Manager Midcontinent Division at Weston
Solutions, Inc.
VP, Northwestern-Lake Forest Hospital, Grayslake
President, College of Lake County
Partner, Ancel-Gilnk Attorneys

11. Potential Donors – Small
Businesses
Small Businesses
 Rock Chevrolet, a new dealership in the area that
is actively looking to promote itself—potential
donor of a vehicle to be used for outreach to
linguistically or physically isolated families
 RE/MAX Showcase, Brokerage with a lot of
business in Mundelein
 The Family Law Office of Bernardo Isacovici—
Mundelein-based firm dealing with immigration
issues
 Bulldog's Grill, Grayslake (food)
 The Vine, Grayslake (food & wine)

12. Foundations and Grants
Corporate Foundations
 Medline Makes a Difference Day: Volunteers to help with demolition and
teach senior classes
 Target Corp Early Literacy Grant ($2,000): To purchase of e-readers
 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants ($4,000) for Teen Zone literacy
technology
Other Grants
 Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust (up to $5,000 for literacy programming)
 ALSC’s Everyone Reads @ your library grant ($2,000 for Día Family Book
Club programs)
 ALSC/Candlewick Press ―Light the Way‖ Grant ($3,000 for outreach to
underserved populations)
Government Grants
 Illinois State Library Live and Learn Grant (Up to $125,000): To cover most
or all of remodeling costs

13. Fundraising Strategy #1
Pursue corporate sponsor for programming
series for senior citizens
 Medline is a $5+ billion medical supply
company, with a lot of business in senior
products
 Headquartered in Mundelein; town’s top
employer
 Would be good community relations for them
 Series could include experts on financial
planning, estates, health, fitness, social wellbeing, etc.
 Family proprietors live in Mundelein

14. Fundraising Strategy #2
Special event(s)
 Foundation Special Event: Libations in the
Library
 Local wine bars/vendors do wine/food tasting
 Use relationships to secure free speaker
(Chicago Tribune food & wine writer) and live
jazz music
 Wine-themed raffle prizes as well
 Expected costs: $1,010-$1,500
 Expected revenue: $3,375-$5,000
 Net proceeds: $2,375-$5,990

15. Fundraising Strategy #3
Pursue grant funding
 Target Corp Early Literacy Grant ($2,000): To
purchase of e-readers
 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants
($4,000) for Teen Zone literacy technology
 Illinois State Library Live and Learn Grant
(Aiming for $40,000; Grant is up to $125,000):
To cover most or all of remodeling costs for
Teen Zone

16. Fundraising Strategy #4
Individual donor campaign
 Seek to raise $25,000 for
technology, space, programming upgrades
 Special donor-only events
Example: Donor Hall of Fame Reception ―A Thank
You for Stepping Up to the Plate‖
 Summer ballpark-style barbeque and small-scale
reception with author of Wrigley Field: 100 Stories for
100 Years tied in with baseball HOF weekend
 Greg Maddux and Frank Thomas are likely inductees
 Expected cost: $2,042.50
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Direct mail (postcard), email, newsletter appeals

17. Fundraising Strategy #4 (cont’d)

18. Fundraising Strategy #4 (cont’d)

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