Presentation Title
Decades & Dollars: Leveraging library milestones to inspire future giving
Presenter Biography
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Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Abstract
Commemorating a landmark anniversary for your organization can seem like a daunting task! In a time when budgets are tight, resources are scarce and your plate is piled high, a celebratory year could be a tipping point—emphasis on could be. Curious how YOU can leverage an upcoming milestone to inspire continued and future giving? Join us!
Recognizing anniversaries in libraries isn’t a new concept—they’re like birthdays, we all have them. A well-planned approach to a monumental year can result in trust and support by highlighting decades of accomplishments while cultivating interest in future giving.
Presentation Objectives/Takeaways
(1.) Learn how a peer institution’s communications and advancement program developed a manageable approach to celebrating the 50th anniversary of their prominent research library, and how the successes and challenges are influencing the centennial celebration of their flagship library
(2.) Leave with a suite of tips and tactics to guide your efforts to plan a year of celebration (or one time event) for a significant milestone
(3.) Opportunity to peruse a commemorative catalog featuring items submitted by students, faculty, researchers and donors, as well as a chance to explore project outlines and samples of anniversary promotions and events
Decades & Dollars: Leveraging library milestones to inspire future giving
Commemorating a landmark anniversary for your organization can seem like a daunting task! In a time when budgets are tight, resources are scarce and your plate is piled high, a celebratory year could be a tipping point—emphasis on could be. Curious how YOU can leverage an upcoming milestone to inspire continued and future giving? Join us!
Recognizing anniversaries in libraries isn’t a new concept—they’re like birthdays, we all have them. A well-planned approach to a monumental year can result in trust and support by highlighting decades of accomplishments while cultivating interest in future giving.