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Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends! folusa

Learn how to develop and expand your Friends Group to enhance community involvement and support for your library. Discover strategies to attract both Checkbook and Active Members and maximize engagement. Gain valuable insights on increasing membership and fostering a vibrant Friends Group.

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Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends! folusa

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  1. Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends!www.folusa.org

  2. The Friends Zone! Even more great ideas can be found at www.folusa.org Username: Sidney Password: Poitier

  3. Grow Your Friends! If you don’t have a Friends Group – develop one soon! If you do have a Friends group, work to get more community members and library lovers to join!

  4. Two Kinds of Friends • Checkbook Members – annual contribution but little to no participation in the group. • Active Members – work on committees, run for office, volunteer for events Friends Groups Need Both!

  5. How to Get More Checkbook Members • Direct mailing • Brochures at the Front Desk • Brochures at programs • Brochures around town

  6. Membership Brochures that Work!

  7. Membership Brochures That Work

  8. Membership Brochures that Work

  9. Membership Brochures That Work

  10. Membership Brochures That Work

  11. Brochures That Work!

  12. Who Are You??

  13. Make a Request

  14. Active Members • Be open to new members and new ideas! • Publicize your group and your need for volunteers everywhere. • Pass sign-up sheets for specific volunteer opportunities at programs. • Let your community know that its library is better because of active Friends. • Have Fun!!

  15. Be a Great, Open and Visible Organization • Rotate officers • Increase the positions on your Board • Invite newcomers to join a committee • Provide new members with a “Friendly” orientation

  16. Be Visible!

  17. Be Visible!

  18. Be Visible!

  19. Be Visible!

  20. Be Visible!

  21. Be Visible

  22. Be Visible!

  23. Be Visible!

  24. Have Fun!

  25. Have Fun!

  26. Have Fun!

  27. Have Fun!

  28. Have Fun!

  29. Have Fun!

  30. LOGIN!www.folusa.orgUsername: SidneyPassword: Poitier

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