Master Proposed Book FY2023

Library Development Office

Staff of the Library Development Office partner with the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation (ICPLFF) to achieve fundraising and friend-raising goals for the Library. The ICPLFF mission is “to

generate private resources to support the Iowa City Public Library.” The ICPLFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by community volunteers who serve as Board members to help ensure that the Library continues to provide our community with excellent library experiences. General Fund Activities: • Library Development Office accounts for personnel costs associated with the K’s development activities. City expenditures are fully reimbursed by the Friends Foundation. 2.0 FTEs are budgeted: Library Coordinator – Development, and a Senior Library Assistant. Recent Accomplishments: • Successfully shifted to host virtual events to support Library services being offered to the community in new ways during the pandemic. • Introduced Local Libraries LIT (listen, initiate, talk) speaker series to present diverse authors and writers to help spark action toward more inclusive communities. • Created and supported unique programs o celebrate the Library’s 125 th anniversary. • Generated $322,144 to support the Library. Upcoming Challenges: • Developing successful strategies to achieve financial goals during the pandemic. • Attracting and developing diverse board members and other volunteers.

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