2025 United for Libraries Virtual - Foundations and Fundraising Day

Foundations/Fundraising Day

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Participate in live Q&A sessions with presenters.
Network with colleagues across the country.
Enjoy microlearning sessions, Book Buzz videos featuring forthcoming titles, the keynote, and Virtual Gala Author Tea.
View on-demand sessions for one year after the live event.
Receive a certificate of attendance (for live participation or on-demand viewing).

Affordable registration rates include live attendance and on-demand access. Download a pricing chart and FAQ for full details on all registration options.

Foundations & Fundraising Individual Single Day Registration

This course listing is for Foundations & Fundraising individual single-day registration.

Includes live and on-demand access to Foundations & Fundraising Day programs, Keynote, Virtual Gala Author Tea, Book Buzzes, and Microlearning Sessions
Each registration is for one person to attend and access on-demand.
Group viewing is not permitted with the purchase of individual registration.

Other Registration Options

Additional Single Day Individual Registration

Visit the link(s) below to purchase individual single day registration for:

Trustee / Board Member Day - Tuesday, July 29, 20254
Friends Day - Thursday, July 31, 2025

Individual Full Conference Registration

Individual full conference registration includes live and/or on-demand access to three days of programming.

Each registration is for one person to attend live and access on-demand.
Group viewing is not permitted with the purchase of individual registration.

Group Viewing Single Day or Multiple Day Registration

Group Viewing is available for single or multiple registration, and is only available by invoice request. Full details including pricing and discounts is available on the Group Viewing Invoice Request Form

Save with Member Discounts, Early Bird, and Multiple Seat Options

Member Discounts

United for Libraries personal members save 35% off the list price.
ALA personal members save 10% off the list price.

Multiple Seats

Purchase 3-6 seats - save an extra 30%
Purchase 7-12 seats - save an extra 35%
Purchase 13+ seats - save an extra 40% off

Early Bird

Save an extra $5 off per seat on Individual Single Day registration through July 18, 2025.
Discount applies on top of member discount and multiple seat purchase discount.

Foundations & Fundraising Day Programs and Sessions

This course listing is for Individual Single Day registration for Foundations & Fundraising Day and includes the programs listed below. To purchase additional single-day options or full conference registration, please visit the above link(s).

Keynote

Join on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 4:30 pm Eastern for the keynote with Austin Channing Brown, an author and speaker providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the New York Times bestselling author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, a Reese’s Book Club pick. Her work has been featured by outlets such as On Being, Chicago Tribune, and WNYC. Her new book, Full of Myself, releases in August 2025.

Book Buzzes

Learn about forthcoming titles from United's publishing partners, including great book club selections.

Microlearning

Each day will feature one or more microlearning sessions (15-20 minutes). More details coming soon.

Educational Sessions

Foundation/Fundraising Day - Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Library Storytelling: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion
Let Your Impact Ring! Sharing Your Library’s Successes so Funders Will Listen
Overcoming the Barriers to Library Fundraising Success
Strengthening Library and Foundation Relationships: The Role of the Memorandum of Understanding and Relationship Committee

How to Purchase Individual Foundations & Fundraising Day Registration

United for Libraries Personal Member

Click the "Register" button above or below.
Click "Login" in the upper right corner. Enter the login associated with your membership.
United for Libraries personal member pricing. Eligible discounts included in these prices:

Early Bird (March 31-July 18): $37.25
Regular Registration (On/After July 19): $42.25

Enter the signup code you received on the dashboard in the Sign Up Code box.
If you experience any problems registering, please email united@ala.org for assistance.

ALA Personal Member

Click the "Register" button above or below.
Click "Login" in the upper right corner. Enter the login associated with your ALA membership.
ALA member pricing. Eligible discounts included in these prices:

Early Bird (March 31-July 18): $53.50
Regular Registration (On/After July 19): $58.50

Enter the signup code you received on the dashboard in the Sign Up Code box.
If you experience any problems registering, please email united@ala.org for assistance.

Statewide FREE Registration Partners - MA, MI, NE, OR, SC, VA

Your state has purchased statewide registration making both live attendance and on-demand access FREE to all library directors/staff, Trustees/board members, Friends, and Foundations regardless of library type.
- Already enrolled in your statewide access course? Go the landing page of your statewide course and click the link for 2025 United for Libraries Virtual.
- Not enrolled in your statewide access course? Complete the alternate registration form.
If you experience any problems registering, please email united@ala.org for assistance.

Statewide All Access Discounted Registration Partners - MD, MN, ND

Eligible discounts included in these prices:

Early Bird (March 31-July 18): $37.25
Regular Registration (On/After July 19): $42.25

Register, request coupon, or request invoice:
- If you are already registered in your state's training course, go to your dashboard and locate the coupon code on the landing page of your state training course. Enter that coupon code at checkout to receive the 35% off list price discount.
- To request an invoice, submit the 2025 United for Libraries Virtual Invoice Request Form.
If you experience any problems registering, please email united@ala.org for assistance

Statewide Training Discounted Registration Partners - CO, IL, NV

Eligible discounts included in these prices:
- Early Bird (March 31-July 18): $47.00
- Regular Registration (On/After July 19): $52.00
Register, request coupon, or request invoice:
- If you are already registered in your state's training course, go to your dashboard and locate the coupon code on the landing page of your state training course. Enter that coupon code at checkout to receive the 20% off list price discount.
- To request an invoice, submit the 2025 United for Libraries Virtual Invoice Request Form.
If you experience any problems registering, please email united@ala.org for assistance.

Non-Member

Click the "Register" button above or below.
Click "Login" in the upper right corner. If needed, create a free login.
Non-member pricing. Eligible discounts included in these prices:

Early Bird (March 31-July 18): $60.00
Regular Registration (On/After July 19): $65.00

Enter the signup code you received on the dashboard in the Sign Up Code box.
If you experience any problems registering, please email united@ala.org for assistance.

Program Descriptions

Foundations / Fundraising Day: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Overcoming the Barriers to Library Fundraising Success

Chad Barger, Productive Fundraising

Fundraising is a challenge at almost all public libraries. This is especially true at small to medium-sized libraries and those located in rural settings. Join fundraising master trainer Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a presentation focused on actionable solutions to common fundraising problems. Chad will reveal the most common barriers to effective fundraising at the libraries that he has served and provide tips for overcoming them. Attendees will also be given free access to document samples and templates, which will help to fast-track the implementation of these solutions. Ample time will be reserved for questions so that attendees can also pick Chad’s brain for solutions to their “not-so-common” library fundraising challenges.

Let Your Impact Ring! Sharing Your Library’s Successes so Funders Will Listen

Joyce Garczynski, Assistant University Librarian for Communication & Digital Scholarship; Tywanda L. Cuffy, Director of External Relations, Communications and Development Initiatives, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press; Skip Dye, SVP, Library Sales and Digital Strategy, Penguin Random House; Karlene Noel Jennings, Regional Public Engagement Specialist (REPS), United States Department of State

Donors have a multitude of causes they can support, so how can your library resoundingly stand out to get the funding you need? Often, it’s your impact in your community that resonates. In this panel discussion, experienced fundraisers, library advocates, and supporters will discuss what impact is, why it matters to donors, and how libraries can communicate their impact in a meaningful way. Panelists from a variety of different library types will share how data and stories surrounding library activities, collections, and services can be used to make the case for government and donor funding.

Library Storytelling: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion

Angela Hursh, Manager of Engagement and Marketing, NoveList

You know the power of storytelling. After all, you work in a building where you are literally surrounded by some of the best stories in the world. So why is it so hard for libraries to tell their own stories? The quest for library stories that evoke emotion and have a compelling story arc for library advocacy is more difficult than it sounds... or is it? This session is packed with examples from real libraries (bring your Kleenex… some of these will certainly make you weepy!). You’ll learn how a good story becomes good marketing. You'll also leave with a list of practical tips to find stories your library can use for advocacy and building community support. This session includes a five-minute activity.

Strengthening Library and Foundation Relationships: The Role of the Memorandum of Understanding and Relationship Committee

Kari May, Library Director, Jackson County Library Services; Ginny Auer, Executive Director, Jackson County Library Foundation

The relationship between the Library Director and Foundation Executive Director plays a pivotal role in organizational growth and community impact. Attendees will leave with insights to strengthen the relationship between the Library Director and Foundation Director by using a Memorandum of Understanding and building trust from the Board Leadership through the use of a Relationship Committee. By fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support, libraries and foundations can maximize their impact and drive sustainable growth in their communities.