[Libs-Or] United for Libraries Virtual Conference for Trustees, Foundations, and Friends - 7/29-7/31

[Califa Group]

Hi everyone,
Guess what's coming up?! 2025 United for Libraries Virtual: July 29-31, 2025.<https://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/virtual?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0ooR5vkChtGrS-qXFBovYOrxclnTXJFqgIGMLyKCdSzWphp4cKUU6atjs_aem_kt5hOGHw4MyOTlwiLni3Mg>
For questions or registration assistance, contact United for Libraries by phone at (312) 280-2161 or by email at united at ala.org<mailto:united at ala.org>.

This interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.
Programming runs daily from 11:00 a.m. Eastern to approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern, with scheduled breaks.

  *   Participate in live Q&A sessions with presenters and network with colleagues nationwide.
  *   Enjoy exclusive access to the keynote speaker and authors.
  *   View on-demand sessions for one year after the live event.

The best news? Oregon has no-cost registration. If you live in or work for any type of library in Oregon, full conference registration is paid for by the state library!


  *   Register now<https://airtable.com/appJGVPTs5YJ03X5c/pagDvJhM5bdB0zJrP/form>

Trustee Day - Tuesday, July 29, 2025

  *   Get Familiar with Freedom of Information Laws
  *   Meetings That Matter: Driving Results, Not Just Discussions
  *   Public Official Basics for Trustees: Introduction to Public Administration and Public Finance
  *   Top 10 Things Library Board Members Should Know - But Often Don't
  *   Why Is It Always a Battle?: Concerns of Public Library Trustees in the United States
  *   Microlearning to be announced soon!

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
  *   Microlearning to be announced soon!

Friends Day - Thursday, July 31, 2025

  *   Community Connections: How to Build Relationships for Advocacy
  *   Friends for Everyone: Inclusivity and Accessibility Best Practices
  *   Get Strategic: Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Friends Group
  *   Gnomes Need Homes: A Different Type of Silent Auction!
  *   Lessons from a New Board President
  *   Library Funding 101: Understanding How Things Get Paid

For questions or registration assistance, contact United for Libraries by phone at (312) 280-2161 or by email at united at ala.org<mailto:united at ala.org>.

Best,
Kathy


Kathy Kosinski
Member Services & Outreach, Califa Group
330 Townsend St. Suite 133, San Francisco, CA 94107
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