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Library foundation reports sponsorship outreach and author event plans; trustees discuss corporate donations
Summary
The Franklin Library Foundation reported outreach to new local employers and earlier-than-planned ticket sales for a September author event; trustees discussed pursuing corporate gifts for makerspace equipment and playground support.
At the joint meeting with the foundation, trustees heard progress on fundraising and corporate outreach.
Foundation members reported plans to solicit local employers moving into town; Saputo recently provided a donation toward a playground surface and foundation members proposed approaching other new businesses (including Yaskawa) for larger gifts toward makerspace equipment and computers. The foundation is preparing for an author event on Sept. 25 (author talk 6:30 p.m.; pre-event reception 6 p.m.) and plans to begin ticket sales earlier because local interest is already high.
Why it matters: foundation grants and corporate sponsorships could fund capital items (makerspace equipment, RFID/tag replacement, furniture) that would otherwise compete in the library operating budget.
What trustees discussed and next steps - Trustees encouraged the foundation to pursue corporate contacts and suggested aligning asks to specific projects (makerspace laser cutter, computers, or furniture), and to report back with pledge schedules. - Foundation indicated it might cover some program reimbursements already flowing through Fund 16; trustees asked the foundation to coordinate anticipated reimbursements with the library’s Fund 16 accounting.
Ending: The board welcomed the foundation’s outreach and asked staff and foundation to coordinate on potential capital requests and on timing for ticket sales and sponsorship solicitations.
