Session 13 : Making a Library Funding or Policy Request

All public libraries need funding and favorable policies to meet existing and anticipated community needs through services and programs. In this session, participants will learn about various types of funding and the steps needed to make funding or policy requests. The session focuses on the challenges, opportunities, and audiences that will influence whether a funding or policy request is successful.

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  • Script : This customizable script discusses library funding, and how to prepare a funding request. It also recommends ways to make the content as relevant as possible. It also includes trainer talking points and suggestions for how to deliver his PowerPoint provides a visual component to accompany the script and help create an interactive, engaging session. It will help you keep participants’ attention and the session on track.
  • PowerPoint Presentations : This PowerPoint provides a visual component to accompany the script and help create an interactive, engaging session. It will help you keep participants' attention and the session on track.
  • Handouts : Handouts include a worksheet on common funding challenges, a worksheet to practice developing a library funding request, and library funding request reminders and tips.