The Jamestown Philomenian Library welcomes the donation of cash and tangible property that will better enable the Library to fulfill its mission.
Fundraising
Fundraising policy and execution of related activities are solely the responsibility of the Library Board of Trustees. JPL organizes a number of fundraising initiatives including but not limited to:
- Friends of theJamestown Philomenian Library Annual Membership Appeal (fall and spring)
- Summer Book Sale
All proceeds from these events go to JPL’s unrestricted operating budget.
Fundraising on Library premises is for the sole benefit of the Library. Fundraising by outside organizations is not permitted.
Monetary Donations
Donations to the Library are accepted all year. Donations are accepted by cash and by check, made out to Jamestown Philomenian Library and sent to the attention of the Library Director.
Unrestricted Donations
Unrestricted donations are used at the discretion of the Library Director and in consultation with the Library Board of Trustees Donations may be used for current year operations (such as the ongoing purchase of new books, programming, concerts, buildings and grounds) or for capital repairs including renovation of the current structure and unbudgeted maintenance.
Planned Giving
Planned gifts provide for the future financial viability and well-being of the Library. Donors interested in a planned gift will work with their legal representation and the Board of Trustees to ensure proper documentation, procedural transfer and execution of the future gift.
Donations of Materials (In-Kind Gifts)
The Jamestown Philomenian Library reserves the right to refuse any material gift that would not be in the Library’s best interest. All material donations become the property of the Library and cannot be returned. Donations may be added or removed from our collection following the criteria of the Library Collection Development policy or may be sold to benefit the library.
Board approved: 6/13/23
