## Abstract This chapter summarizes recent trends in public library fundraising, describes approaches, highlights issues of concern, and provides suggestions for designing the fundraising process in light of these concerns.
Raising money for public libraries: Insights from experience
โ Scribed by Dwight Burlingame
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1995
- Weight
- 615 KB
- Volume
- 1995
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1072-172X
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
The author presents a brief history of public libraries' involvement in fundraising, examples of current library fundraising campaigns and techniques, and lessons to be learned from these libraries' experiences.
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