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Informative Toolkit on Fundraising and Building Relationships — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Jun 09, 2011 09:04 AM

ALA President Robert Stevens' Frontline Fundraising Toolkit covers the basics of annual funds, memorials and tributes, online giving and planned giving. It will also teach you how to deepen relationships with your donors and move your donors from being one-time givers to long-term library supporters. Remember that successful fundraising isn't about money. It's about relationships, and wise fundraisers understand the importance of nurturing those relationships.

Word of Mouth Marketing — by Annette Wetteland — last modified May 20, 2011 09:34 AM

A PowerPoint presentation on the significance of simply talking - a lot - about your library and getting others to talk about it, too.

How to Get Rid of Junk Mail and Telephone Solicitations — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Jan 01, 2009 11:31 PM

Your customers will love you! There are places you can call or e-mail to get your name off lists that send you unwanted credit cards and junk mail, not to mention unsolicited telephone calls! This flier (PDF) prints front and back. There are two different fliers per page (The pictures and headings are different, but both contain the same information.)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Shoot Out at the PR Corral — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Jan 01, 2009 11:31 PM

This presentation (PDF) provides simple, basic ideas for taking pictures, using graphic art, designing print and Web pages, and using color in publications. It was created by Annette Wetteland, State Library of Iowa, for a session at the Iowa Library Association Conference, October 11, 2007.

Annual-reports — by Webmaster — last modified Jan 01, 2009 11:31 PM

Easy-to-follow instructions for designing a colorful, informative report.

Bookmarks — by Webmaster — last modified Jan 01, 2009 11:31 PM

Download and print these bookmarks for use in your library.

Clip Art Sources — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Feb 04, 2011 10:50 AM

Add interest to your publications with art. For public libraries and schools.

Interesting Iowa Public Library Statistics — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Feb 10, 2011 01:27 PM

10-year summary of number of Iowa card holders, library visits and checkouts

Iowa Librarians' Ideas for @ Your Library Campaign — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Jul 12, 2010 02:34 PM

Lots of great quotes to use on bookmarks, fliers, brochures, etc.

Posters — by Webmaster — last modified Jan 01, 2009 11:31 PM

Fantastic photos and quotes. Can be used by any library. No need to customize.

PowerPoint presentations — by Karen Burns — last modified Jan 01, 2009 11:31 PM

Annual report, budget request templates, as well as instructions for working in PowerPoint

Templates, Instructions for Creating News Releases, Newsletters, Brochures — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Oct 20, 2011 09:52 AM

Design interesting, newsworthy public relations pieces.

News Releases - Templates, Style Guides — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Jan 01, 2009 11:31 PM

Learn how to create a news release editors will read!

Governor Culver's proclamation for National Library Week — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Apr 07, 2010 11:43 AM

Governor Culver proclaims National Library Week, April 11-17, 2010. Print the proclamation (PDF) and post it in your library.

Photo Consent Form — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Jul 14, 2010 10:22 AM

This form can be customized for your library (Word document).

Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Oct 11, 2010 01:57 PM

Iowa Department of Economic Development asks for public's input.