Fundraising for Impact in Libraries, Archives, and Museums provides
practical advice that will help LAMs reassess how to leverage their
organizational assets in ways that support communities and help to forge
productive relationships with foundation, individual, corporate, and
government funders.
Drawing on the insights gleaned from interviews with more than 100
international LAM practitioners, the book examines the common
fundraising challenges that LAM institutions of all types and sizes
face. During today's dynamic times, when many LAMs are seeking to remain
relevant and viable, Matthew emphasizes how vital it is for them to
demonstrate and communicate how they benefit their communities. The book
presents five frameworks used in community development and philanthropy
and illustrates how they can help an institution to assess and
communicate its impact, focus its mission-related activities, and
effectively deploy proven fundraising strategies. Vignettes from the
interviews are presented throughout, along with pointers, to illustrate
actionable approaches that the reader can adapt as they seek contributed
financial resources. The reader will explore various fundraising
scenarios to help secure resources including appeals, special events,
moves management, digital media, and corporate philanthropy.
Fundraising for Impact in Libraries, Archives, and Museums is essential
reading for library, archive, and museum practitioners and fundraisers
working around the world.
