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Survey Says: A Midwestern Library Marketer Shares Her Library’s Secrets for Uncovering Patron Motivations

Super Library Marketing

She trained me in using all the printing machines and developed a trained eye for layout and design.” MRL was looking for data to help the library create a five-year strategic plan. We talked on radio programs, developed videos, e-newsletters, postcards with QR codes, and social media campaigns.

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10 Tips to Make The Most of Your Next Library Marketing Conference

Super Library Marketing

For example, this year at LibLearnX, I attended a session on strategic planning for libraries. I knew that I needed to learn more about the process so that I could encourage libraries to add communication initiatives to their strategic plans. Connect with fellow attendees and speakers on social media before you go.

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I Spent 3 Hours in a Room Full of Curious and Committed Library Staff: Here Are the 4 Things I Learned From Them!

Super Library Marketing

We must make print collateral, send emails, schedule social media posts, attend meetings, make press releases, do outreach events, and then attend more meetings. We don’t give our employees the time to work through strategic planning. We should be proud of: Our social media engagement. There is no rest.

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How I would get started if I were opening my grant writing business tomorrow

Grant Writing Made Easy

Develop a Clear Business Plan Before anything else, you need a robust business plan. If you’re not already a pro, invest in professional development. Develop a Professional Website and Online Presence In this digital age, having a professional online presence is essential. Network, Network, Network!

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PBB Provides Branson, MO "A More Fiscally Sustainable Future for the City."

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

Under the leadership of Finance Director Jamie Rouch and City Manager Bill Malinen, the City pursued PBB as a direct means to connect the way they budgeted to the long-term vision and Strategic Plan that Council had developed for the future of the community. Keep an eye on the CPBB blog for further updates. www.ResourceX.net

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Is Your Library Struggling With Program Attendance? Here Are 4 Proven Ways To Focus Your Marketing and Boost Your Numbers

Super Library Marketing

Every library strategic plan includes some language pledging to provide programming to fill a gap in the needs of the community. My library partnered with a local organization to teach workforce development skills to single parents. How was I going to convince someone else to go to one??

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How to Build a Successful Nonprofit

Grant Training Center

Likewise, a solid market analysis is essential in developing a diversified and successful fundraising strategy. After these initial strategic considerations, the next level of capacity building is to determine the size of your potential donor database. Market analysis. Needs assessment. Current assessment of potential donors.