...Michael A. Crumpton Purpose This paper aims to explore the concept of providing education and guidance to library staff for the purpose of supporting philanthropic activities made on behalf of the library. The need for this type of activity and basic principles of philanthropy are included...

... and Fundraising in the libraries (Crumpton, 2012). What has changed in two years that warrants another look? Budgets certainly are not better and overall philanthropic giving is flat across the country. Competition for donors is at an all-time high, and donors are becoming more strategic. Has donor activity...