alternative funding for libraries #calibconf california library association conference presentation...
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Alternative Funding For Libraries
Presentation will cover: Grants Traditional Funding Alternative Funding Stimulus Funding Preparation for future funding
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Grants What are they good for
Doing Less with less Looking to grants Soft benefits Restrictions
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Traditional Funding Resources Property Tax
(foreclosures) Sales Tax
(job loss) Supplemental Tax
(66% approval) Others?
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Alternative Funding
Local Businesses Local Non-profits Federal Offices State Offices Searching for funding Making connections
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Stimulus Funding
Federal Stimulus Program
Finding a connection with Libraries where none were imagined
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“The Stimulus dollars are a strange black box and if you don’t understand how to get it, you’ll get none.”
Being Prepared
Preparing to ask Wish list and
priorities Strategic Plan
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Making Connections Federal forum for
Stimulus Funding Searching for USDA
and Work Investment Boards
Connections already in community, knew who to ask for money.
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Learning to Pivot
Know and prioritize needs
Be Flexible Find the Money Use your imagination
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Future Potential
Thank You!
Jeff Scott, Deputy County Librarian,
Tulare County Library, [email protected] http://gathernodust.blogspot.com