What LSN Offers
Practical support for public library fundraising
The Library Support Network helps the people and organizations responsible for public library fundraising connect with peers, build skills, access practical tools, and participate in field-building efforts that strengthen support for libraries.
LSN’s work is organized around three kinds of support: community and learning, field-building and collective efforts, and advisory support for organizations at key moments of growth or transition.
The LSN offer model
Three ways LSN strengthens public library fundraising
LSN’s programs and services are designed to support individual practitioners, strengthen organizations, and build shared capacity across the field.
Community and Learning
Connect with peers and build practical knowledge
LSN connects people doing public library fundraising so they can learn from one another, build trusted relationships, and strengthen their practice.
What this includes
- Online community engagement
- Community conversations
- Webinars and learning opportunities
- Affinity groups and peer learning
- International Public Library Fundraising Conference
Field-Building
Build shared infrastructure for the field
LSN develops and leads shared initiatives that help public libraries build fundraising capacity and address challenges that individual organizations cannot easily solve alone.
What this includes
- Library Giving Day tools and templates
- Shared fundraising resources
- Awareness and education for funders
- Grant-supported collective efforts
- Future shared case or benchmarking work as available
Advisory Support
Support organizations at key moments
LSN provides customized support to libraries and their fundraising partners at moments of growth, transition, or strategic decision-making.
This work helps individual organizations move forward while also helping LSN capture practical lessons that can inform future tools, training, and field insights.
What this includes
- Board retreat facilitation
- Strategic planning
- Custom training
- Executive support and onboarding
- Advisory support for organizations at inflection points
Looking for a specific program? Small and Rural Fundraising Lab | Consulting | Conference | Library Giving Day
How access works
Some offerings are free. Member Organizations receive greater access.
LSN is designed to keep the broader field connected while creating expanded value for organizations that invest as members.
Free Community Access
A way for individuals to stay connected to LSN, participate in selected convenings, receive updates, and access public resources.
Included with Membership
Member Organizations receive deeper access to programs, peer learning, tools, resource libraries, and opportunities to help shape LSN’s work.
Available for Purchase
Some offerings, including the conference, consulting, custom training, and future courses, may be available for purchase with member benefits or discounts.
Next step
Start with the pathway that fits your needs
Join as a Member Organization, create a free Community Access profile, explore upcoming events, or contact LSN to talk through where to begin.