activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Book Donations to Correctional Facilities Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentCollects and delivers books to Arizona Correctional Facilities, having provided over fifty boxes of books.
- International Library Support Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentProvided over 400 books to resupply libraries in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Volunteer Engagement Library Volunteer CoordinationEngages volunteers to support various library functions, including youth and adult programming, library collections, technology assistance for patrons, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
capacity building · 1
- Fundraising for Library Programs and Operations Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentRaises money through book sales, annual fall fundraising campaigns, and an endowment with the Arizona Community Foundation to support library programs, supplies, and other operational costs for the Prescott Public Library. In the past year, over $294,195 was raised in donations.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Advocating for library funding and policies nonprofit_advocacyThe organization engages in issue-based advocacy to support library funding and policies, operating within nonprofit regulations to influence decisions that benefit the library and its patrons.
- Facilitating long-term financial support through endowmentThe organization facilitates lifetime and legacy giving through an endowment with the Arizona Community Foundation, establishing a sustainable financial foundation for the Prescott Public Library's future.
- Funding library programs through book resale and fundraising book resale fundraisingThe organization generates funding for ongoing library programs by reselling donated books and through other fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable revenue stream for library services.
- Leveraging volunteer support to enhance library services volunteer-driven service modelThe organization utilizes volunteer support across various service areas to improve library operations and programming for both youth and adults, thereby expanding the library's capacity and reach.
- Reinvesting donations into library services and programs resource_reinvestmentThe organization converts donated materials and funds directly into library services and programs, ensuring that contributions are reinvested to directly benefit the community through enhanced library offerings.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Advocacy for Library Issues
Engages in issue-based advocacy to support the Prescott Public Library, while adhering to 501(c)(3) restrictions on political campaigning
Friends Book Sale
Volunteer-run book sale that generates annual revenue to fund children’s programming and the majority of adult programming at the Prescott Public Library
International Book Aid
Provides books to rebuild library collections abroad, including over 400 books donated to libraries in Kabul, Afghanistan
Prison Book Donation Program
Collects and delivers books to Arizona correctional facilities to provide reading material for incarcerated individuals
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) Partner — Established an endowment with ACF to facilitate lifetime and legacy giving for the Prescott Public Library.
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partner — Provided books for a book drive conducted by the university for libraries in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Prescott Public Library Partner — Primary partner organization receiving financial and programmatic support from the Friends group.
- Prescott Public Library Partner — Provides funding for programs, supplies, and other support to the library.
- Prescott Public Library Partner — Supports programs at the Prescott Public Library through fundraising.
- Prescott Public Library Partner — Worked with volunteers from the library to collect books for Arizona Correctional Facilities.