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Fundraising Basics
Friday October 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
TBA
 This session introduces library staff to the fundamentals of fundraising, including the importance of creating a fundraising plan, defining goals and team roles, refining messaging, exploring common fundraising tactics, managing donor data, stewarding supporters, and understanding how grants fit into a broader fundraising strategy.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify the key components of a basic fundraising plan, including defining goals, audiences, and strategies. Develop a clearer fundraising message that communicates the value and impact of their library. Recognize appropriate roles for staff, leadership, and volunteers in supporting fundraising efforts. Describe common fundraising tactics used by libraries and nonprofits, including events, annual giving, partnerships, and grants. Understand the importance of donor data management and stewardship in building long-term supporter relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Kami Zbanek Hill

Kami Zbanek Hill

Senior Library Assistant- Development, Iowa City Public Library
Kami Zbanek Hill is a Cornell College graduate who has spent 15 years in education, theater, non-profit, and public library work in eastern Iowa.  A fierce advocate for intellectual freedom and any form of storytelling, she currently serves as the Senior Library Assistant in the... Read More →
avatar for Katie Roche

Katie Roche

Development Director, Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation
For more than two decades, Katie Roche has had the privilege of working alongside dedicated community members to support and grow Iowa City's vibrant arts and cultural organizations. She served as the first Executive Director of Summer of the Arts, helping establish the newly formed... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
TBA
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