This session will cover the importance of local fund raising (in addition to tax income) for keeping technology as up-to-date as possible, and how that can be achieved most effectively. Speakers will discuss the Nebraska Community Foundation and its programs; Lincoln City Library’s fund-raising efforts through its Foundation; ideas from “Turning the Page;” and the establishment of “sinking funds.” The general idea is that keeping library technology must be viewed as part of the cost of doing business in a modern library.

1. Funding Your Future Nebraska Library Commission Technology Summer Camp August 23, 2011

2. When I’m done . . . One “aha!” about fundraising More knowledge of resources and programs available to help you NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 2

3. Session Outline Eternal Truths of Fundraising How NCF can help KreutzBennett grants for Nebraska libraries NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 3

4. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 Eternal Truths of Fundraising 4

5. Truth 1. People give more money than corporations or foundations. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 5

6. 2010 Contributions - $291 billion NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 6 Source: Giving USA 2011 Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University

7. Truth 2. Most people give away money. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 7

8. Most People Give In every country where fundraising and philanthropy have been studied, most people give away money. USA – 7 of 10 adults Canada – 8 of 10 Brazil – 7 of 10 Holland – 9 of 10 People are going to give away their money – to you or to someone else. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 8

9. Truth 3. Most money comes from people like us. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 9

10. Most Givers are Like Us Most donations and half of all money given comes from families with incomes of $90,000 or less.* This is most people. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 10 *Source: Kim Klein, Grassroots Fundraising Journal

11. Truth 4. People Give When They Are Asked. (and they don’t give when they are not asked) NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 11

12. Personal ask is best (best = highest response for least money) NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 12 Sources: *Kim Klein, Grassroots Fundraising Journal **J.M. Greenfield, Fund-raising: Evaluating and Managing the Fund Development Process

13. Truth 5. Fundraising is not about money. NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 13

14. 14 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 Fundraising is about changing the world. It is not driven by need, donors or funders. Fundraising is driven by vision and mission.

15. 15 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 The Nebraska Community Foundation helps people give back to the places they love – in time, talent and treasure – to create thriving rural communities.

16. NCF’s Approach Work in partnership Asset-based Community-driven NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 16

17. NCF Services Benefits of Affiliation 501(c) 3 status Financial and Administrative Services Training and Technical Assistance Strategic planning Donor development and fundraising Planned giving Marketing and communication Peer Learning Network NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 17

18. Options for Libraries Grants from affiliated funds Community-based and donor-advised Library account within local affiliated fund Independent affiliated fund for library NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 18

19. Libraries working with NCF Current library-associated funds and accounts 21 accounts within 13 funds 2 donor-advised funds, 1 organizational fund About $3 million total About $2.3 million endowed NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 19

20. Success Stories Nebraska City Harry and Grace Moeller Library Endowment Fund Morton-James Public Library NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 20

21. Success Stories NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 21 Keith County Goodall City Library/Paxton Carnegie Library

22. Potential in Every Place NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 22 Transfer of Wealth

23. Potential in Every Place Gifts of Grain NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 23

24. KreutzBennett Donor Advised Fund 24 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 Shirley KreutzBennett

25. KreutzBennett Funding Eligibility Public libraries Nebraska communities fewer than 3,000 residents Three Funding Areas Planning grants – leading to accreditation $500 to $2,500, 1:1 match, no in-kind Enhancement grants – programs and services $2,500 to $20,000 1:1 match, up to 50% in-kind Equipment and software purchases/upgrades not eligible Facilities grants $5,000 to $20,000, 3:1 match, no in-kind New construction or rehabilitation/expansion One time grants NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 25

26. Guidelines and application forms www.nebcommfound.org/fund/kreutzbennett Deadline for short application – October 1, 2011 Full application upon request NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 26 KreutzBennett Funding

27. Engage the community Ask Contact NCF Find out more about KreutzBennett Is there a Shirley in your town? 27 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011

28. Marcia White Director of Community Development Philanthropy mwhite@nebcommfound.org 402.323.7329 NLC Technology Summer Camp 2011 28