StoryWalk opens on LaVilla Link of Emerald Trail thanks to gift from Baptist Health
LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF JACKSONVILLE LAUNCHES THREE NEW FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
Outreach and access to be boosted and collections to be expanded
HUNDREDS ATTEND YELP JACKSONVILLE'S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR SUPPORTING THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
MELLON FOUNDATION AWARDS HISTORIC GRANT OF $1 MILLION TO JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE EVENING WITH STEVE BERRY EVENT RAISED OVER $4,000 FOR JAXKIDS BOOK CLUB RECENTLY -
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS AND GUESTS
On July 7, 2023, a special event was held at the Main Library to honor Dr. Diana Greene, former Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools. Friends and colleagues raised a significant amount of funds to establish the Dr. Diana L. Greene Children's Reading Place and surprised her that night. (Video credit: D2R Filmz)
THE HELLO TO HEMINGWAY EVENT RAISED $20,137 FOR JAXKIDS BOOK CLUB -
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS AND GUESTS
Public Library
Foundation
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to inspire, advocate and grow philanthropic support for the Jacksonville Public Library in service to lifelong learners throughout our diverse community.
Approved by LFJ Board of Directors on November 16, 2022
VISION STATEMENT
To be known as the best way to give and invest in the Library.
Approved by LFJ Board of Directors on January 23, 2023
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Fiscal Strength and Oversight
- Use best practices and transparency in all financial matters
- Implement fiscal policies and investment strategies that ensure the stability and growth of the Foundation
- Place a philanthropic focus on covering operating expenses (unrestricted funds) as well as library-directed expenses (restricted funds)
Organizational Governance & Culture
- Cultivate a Board of Directors that exemplifies best practices in governance and enhance the LFJ’s influence by providing outstanding leadership and community awareness
- Create a collaborative, mission-driven environment and generate revenues to enable staff to deliver superior service to supporters, donors and sponsors
Community Impact (Fund-Raising and Friend-Raising)
- Conduct an ongoing assessment to gauge/determine effectiveness of activities that generate support (and supporters), donations (and donors), sponsorships (and sponsors) and partners
- Evaluate the value of Library programs and services through donor support and share it with the community
- Provide stewardship and express appreciation to our donors who support JPLF
Approved by LFJ Board of Directors on January 23, 2023
