Building the fundraising infrastructure public libraries have never had.
The Library Support Network helps you connect with trusted peers, use practical tools, and access learning built for the realities of public library fundraising.
Find your people
Connect with peers who understand public library fundraising and the unique role libraries play in their communities.
Build your capacity
Use practical tools, shared learning, and strategic support designed for the realities of library fundraising.
Strengthen your library
Grow stronger fundraising programs that help libraries expand support, partnerships, and community impact.
Why LSN exists
Public libraries are essential to strong communities. But the people responsible for raising private support for libraries often work without the sector-specific tools, useful examples, relevant data, or trusted peers available in other fields.
LSN exists to close that support gap. We connect and equip the people responsible for public library fundraising so stronger local fundraising can lead to stronger libraries.
You should not have to build this work alone.
LSN is for you if you help raise money for a public library.
- Public library foundation staff
- Friends groups and support organizations
- Library leaders with fundraising responsibilities
- Board members and volunteers
- Development staff new to libraries
- Library staff building fundraising capacity
Evidence that the field is ready
LSN began as a practical response to a real gap in the public library field. The response from library fundraising leaders, board members, and partner organizations shows a clear need for shared infrastructure, trusted peers, and field-specific support.
Public library systems have been represented in LSN pilot participation.
Libraries have signed on to Library Giving Day since its launch.
The International Public Library Fundraising Conference reaches its 10th year in 2026.
Serving library fundraising leaders, with more than 1,000 people joining the LSN online community.
What makes LSN different
LSN is peer-led, field-specific, and built for public library fundraising. Our work is shaped by people doing the work and designed to turn shared knowledge into stronger practice across the field.
Built by people doing the work
LSN elevates the experience, judgment, and generosity already present across the field.
Focused on what people can use
Our tools, programs, and resources are designed for real library fundraising challenges.
Designed for public libraries
LSN addresses the unique relationships, structures, and opportunities in library fundraising.
Built for broader impact
We help solve today’s fundraising challenges while building stronger infrastructure over time.
Find your place in the network.
If you help a public library raise money, make the case for support, or build stronger community investment, LSN gives you a place to connect and contribute.