{"id":2070,"date":"2021-10-20T11:24:18","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T16:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2021-10-20T11:40:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T16:40:15","slug":"presidents-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/presidents-message","title":{"rendered":"President\u2019s Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Andrea_Ash-e1603764184680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-default\"><blockquote><p>Change of any kind involves taking risks&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This year has challenged us as an organization and as individuals, catapulting us into change we might not have otherwise entertained. <strong>Change of any kind involves taking risks and embracing the unknown, which can be as daunting as it is rewarding.<\/strong> Nevertheless, we find ourselves <strong>inspired more than ever<\/strong> for the future of the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation and the impact we have on our libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we head into the <strong>season of giving and gratitude<\/strong>, I want to share some of our year\u2019s wins, losses, and challenges. All of which we are thankful for because each comes with <strong>lessons and opportunities for growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In its 14th year, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/programs\/launchpad\">Launchpad College Application Mentoring program<\/a><\/strong> continued to have a steady stream of students. With that, we discovered a growing demand to support LaunchPad alumni seeking our help with graduate, medical, and law school applications.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>With the assistance of a generous donor, we helped the Library give <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/carnegie-corner-a-spotlight-on-philanthropy\">Bumpersaurus<\/a><\/strong>, a giant dinosaur-themed slide made of recycled metal car parts, a new home in the Central Library children\u2019s area.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The strategic planning committee completed its work to create a long-term vision, updated mission, and three-year strategic plan for the Foundation. This plan will begin in 2022 and is <strong>designed to complement the library\u2019s plan<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Flashback to May\u2014with timing and the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out on our side, we could gather in person again. Our signature event, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/events\/annual-cigar-smoker\">Cigar Smoker Gala<\/a><\/strong>, led by the extraordinary Smoker Committee, brought together many new faces as well as long-time supporters for a record-breaking fundraiser, <strong>netting close to $200,000<\/strong>!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Our team tried new things that were not as successful as we had hoped, such as our <strong>first crowdfunding campaign<\/strong> called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/fill-the-bus-crowdfund-with-the-fwplf\">Fill the Bus<\/a><\/strong>, raising funds for STEAM kits, and a text to give initiative for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/programs\/amplify-817\">Amplify817<\/a><\/strong> during their New Year\u2019s Eve virtual concert. However, <strong>we learned a lot <\/strong>and will continue to try new things next year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a small organization serving an extensive library system in a growing community, <strong>we depend on You<\/strong>, our village of volunteers, donors, and partners. Being of service inspires and motivates my team and me to <strong>GIVE<\/strong> it our all each day, to reflect, and give thanks for all the wins and losses along the way. <strong>Thank You!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Fall Y\u2019all,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fwlibraryfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Andrea.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2073\" width=\"132\" height=\"70\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Change of any kind involves taking risks&#8230; This year has challenged us as an organization and as individuals, catapulting us into change we might not have otherwise entertained. 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