2024 Funding Wrap Up
- Christina Hardman
- Dec 13, 2024
- 5 min read
The Quarterly Newsletter
The High Plains Library District Friends & Foundation Newsletter
December 13, 2024, Issue 12
2024 Funding Wrap Up
You've made a difference this year.
A donor to HPLD Friends & Foundation makes a significant impact on the local library. With their support, librarians are able to expand programs and services, benefiting people of all ages in the community. For the little ones, the donor's contributions help fund early literacy programs, providing educational resources for infants and toddlers. These programs not only entertain children but lay a strong foundation for their lifelong love of reading and learning.
The library also becomes a hub for young adults and adult seeking career growth, thanks to the donor's generosity. Their funding enables the librarians to teach computer and career development workshops and provide career resources. Adults can continue their learning journey, with programs ranging from financial literacy workshops to book clubs and Facebook classes. The impact of the donor's contributions is tangible, as the library becomes a place where people of all ages can access educational, cultural, and informational resources, enriching their lives in immeasurable ways.
Thank you for supporting HPLD Friends & Foundation in 2024. Below is what we were able to do because of you.
Board Designated Funds Distributed
$21,000
The Foundation staff open submissions annually to HPLD library staff to submit their programs and services that are in need of funding. The submissions are then put to our Board for a vote. Librarians can use these funds for incentives, program materials, or a big dream purchase for their library that falls outside of their budget.
$2,000 spent on inclusive and accessible programming materials for Erie Community Library (Adaptive Fun)
1,500 nursery rhyme booklets and DVD's in French, Somali, and Burmese for our multilingual communities (Multilingual Nursery Rhymes)
1,000+ incentives for middle and high school readers (100 Books Before Graduation)
1,000+ Early Literacy Cards for young readers (1000Books Before Kindergarten)
$500 spent on frames, flowers, and event supplies (5th Annual Juried Art Show)
$1,360 spent on gift card incentives for adult readers (Adults Read On)
1,000+ youth survivor kits w/ whistles (Summer Reading Adventure)
Sponsorships Received
$6,250
The Foundation Development staff solicits local, regional, and national businesses for sponsorships that would best fit the event or program.
Yes!Fest
HPLD Friends & Foundation
Allo Fiber
Stantec Consulting
ASCE Northern Colorado Branch
Platteville Summer Reading Program
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Fort Lupton Summer Reading Program
United Power
In-Kind Donations Received
$16,149
In-kind donations are gifts that are physical and not monetary. They take the shape of coupons, food, or tickets. These items are most often used for incentives for participants of programing.
Adult Reading On
100% Chiropractic
Piripi Restaurant
Chipper's Lanes
Mom's Popcorn
The Crowded Bookshelf
Chipotle
Summer Reading Adventure
Pizza Hut
Human Bean
Culvers
Dairy Queen
Erie Recreation Center
Grants Received
$22,312
The Foundation Development staff research grants that would best suit our programs and services in need of funding. HPLD staff can also submit a grant request if they determine one would be a good fit. Foundation staff then write, submit, and manage the grant funds if awarded.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & Multilingual Nursery Rhyme Booklets (District-wide)
The Weld Trust Early Childhood Literacy grant (to be distributed in 2025)
Nature Play Space at Carbon Valley Regional Library
Union Pacific Community Spaces
Adaptive Fun at Erie Community Library
Weld Community Foundation Littler Youth Fund
Summer Reading Adventure (District-wide)
Walmart Local Community Grant
In total, $65,711 was distributed to High Plains Library District programs and services from HPLD Friends & Foundation in 2024. This number excludes individual donations that are designated to a library, program, or service. Thank you for your support.
2024 Volunteer Data
Our volunteers assist staff in preparing program materials and assisting in events.
61 volunteers in HPLD libraries in 2024
155 hours spent volunteering
10+ volunteer opportunities available
2024 Events
HPLD Friends & Foundation threw a fundraising event and two appreciation events this year.
Innovation Luncheon
$14,20
The Innovation Luncheon is the Friends & Foundation’s annual Skills Pipeline fundraising event focused on bringing Friends of HPLD together to raise funds for the High Plains Library District's workforce development and life skills programming. This event offered the opportunity to dine among peers, support life-accelerating programs, and invest in the future of our community. In 2024, the funds raised were designated to the We Build It Better kits and upcoming workforce development programs, highlighting our commitment to providing valuable resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The support received during this event ensures that life-changing opportunities continue to be available at the library for years to come, making a lasting impact on individuals and the community as a whole. Thank you to all who contributed to the success of these essential initiatives and helped shape a brighter future for our library patrons.
Friends Appreciation Events
At the An Evening with Friends event, we celebrated the generosity and dedication of our volunteers and donors who supported the High Plains Library District from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. The event was held in two locations this year to make it more convenient for Friends across the library district to attend.
Friends and supporters were invited to join us for a special after-hours gathering at either LINC or Erie Community Library. The evening was filled with like-minded library enthusiasts, a paint-along program led by an HPLD librarian, and a delightful selection of hors d'oeuvres. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and donors who attended and contributed to the success of their library, exemplifying the spirit of generosity and community that makes our library district thrive.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Quarterly Update
2024 Colorado Gives Day
Thank you for making it a success.
We surpassed our Fundraising Goal! $5,011 was raised this giving season.
Thank you for investing in your local library and joining thousands of community-minded Coloradans in the annual tradition of giving on Colorado Gives Day. This year, the HPLD Friends and Foundation encouraged you to support your local library by designating your gift to your library of choice. Your contributions make a significant impact on the library, providing a lifetime of knowledge, inspiration, and community connections to all who visited. Your generosity helped ensure that future generations could benefit from the same enriching experiences and resources that had shaped your life.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Do You Love Your Library?
We want to hear from you!
If you have an outstanding memory (big or small) about your library, we would love to know about it. You can simply reply to this email with the details of your special moment. You might get a shout out in our next Newsletter or on our Facebook, @hpldfriendsandfoundation!
HPLD Friends & Foundation wish you a warm and happy holiday season!
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