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Always on My Mind:Friends Groups, Advisory Councils,and Giving Societies
John S. Wilson, Interim DeanUniversity Libraries
Baylor University
Kathy Hillman, DirectorLibrary Advancement and the Keston Center
for Religion, Politics, and Society
Baylor University
Types of Friends Groups, Advisory Councils,
and Giving SocietiesAlways on Our
MindsAs
Key Connectionsand
Powerful Partnersin
Fundraising
Giving Societies:Armstrong Browning Library Guardian Angels (1946)Pro Texana
Honorary Organizations: Baylor Book Society
Fundraising Support Bodies: Library Fellows
Advisory Boards: Keston Advisory Board and Keston Council
From the United States
To the United
Kingdom
Advocacy Groups: Libraries’ Board of Advisors (BOA)
Friends Organizations:The Standing Committee (2004)
Hybrids of Types and Purposes:The Standing Committee and Board of Advisors
Techniques
• Protecting Intent
• Perpetuating Interest
• Preserving Shared Purpose
Create and Communicatea Clear Mission:
The mission of the Baylor Libraries Board of Advisors is to
support the mission of the university through advocacy and
fundraising efforts forthe libraries.
Establish Clear Criteria for Board Membership
• Interest in and enthusiastic support of the Baylor University Libraries
• Ability and commitment to making a contribution of time and resources to the Baylor Libraries for a 3-year term with 2 meetings per year
• Willingness to become a Library Fellow as outlined in the latest Library Fellows brochure (minimum of $1,000 annually)
Roles: Education and Orientation
Interactive, Hands-On Events and Meetings
Hosting, Planning Activities, Recommending Members, Identifying Potential Leaders,
Suggesting or Leading Projects
Ownership
Setting Goals, Celebrating Achievements
Moody Lights
Transitions
Rotation and Group Leadership Transition
LIBRARY TRANSITIONWhen Deans, Directors, and Development Officers Change
• Advisory, Advocacy, Friends, and Fundraising Support Groups• Arrange for Outgoing Leadership to Assist New Leadership• Make Introductions (Written, Calls, In-person)• Plan Recognition at a Meeting if Appropriate
• Key Group Leadership and Major Donors• Visit Face-to-Face When Possible• Communicate Clearly as to Interim or New Leadership• Enlist Group Leadership to Assist in Communications• Answer Questions as Completely and Honestly as Possible
Library Leadership Transitions: Donors and Groups
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships“Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the timeBut you were always on my mind...”
Mark, Celebrate, and Publicize Transitions
QuestionsAnswers
Discussion
John S. Wilson, Interim DeanUniversity LibrariesBaylor University
Kathy Hillman, DirectorLibrary Advancement and the Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society Baylor University