Raising funds
helps our literacy programs expand, and research supports the fact that
the best way to raise money is to simply ask for it. But, many library staff,
Friends members and volunteers are reluctant to do this. This article is all
about the four kinds of styles people have in making the ask. It says that there is not “one right asking style”.
We all can do it by using our strengths.
I am Sandy Newell
with the Bureau of Library Development. I took the quiz and found out that I am a Kindred Spirit. The
other styles are Rainmaker, Go-Getter and Mission Controller. Even though this
is a commercial site, it provides context to motivate everyone to make the ask.
There is a lot of
information out there on library fundraising. A title available at Webjunction
is, The Small Community Advantage in Library Fundraising.
For more
information about starting or managing library literacy programs contact Sandy Newell sandy.newell@dos.myflorida.com
