Academic libraries are mission-critical infrastructure within their institutions. Yet unless library leaders can articulate their work in donor-centered language, libraries often remain invisible within advancement strategy. This session will explore how academic libraries can strengthen partnerships with institutional Advancement teams to supplement budgets, accelerate strategic priorities, and build sustainable philanthropic pipelines. Drawing on fundraising leadership experience at two PASCAL member institutions, this presentation will demystify how Advancement offices operate and provide practical strategies library leaders can immediately apply. Topics will include: - Working in partnership with the Advancement Team - Translating library priorities into compelling philanthropic cases - Building donor pipelines for libraries - Implementing stewardship practices that encourage long-term investment The session will also examine three common myths that often limit library engagement in fundraising efforts and offer practical reframing approaches that empower library leaders.
