Numbers
Budgets, Data and Statistics
Grants
2020 Webinar–Finding Grants and Donations: A Realistic Guide Grants webinar recording. Grants webinar slides.
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation
The Foundation Center has information about funders available free from its website.
Library Grants is a blog with regular updates about national grant opportunities
Want to learn how to use Quickbooks? Contact Juli Button.
Simple Deposit Form (from Hollis)
NEW 2020 Program Tracking tools
The DPI has released new year-round data collection tools to use in completing the annual report. There’s an excel spreadsheet and a training video. The new resources specifically address programs and self-directed activities.
2018 Budget Presentation
Visualization and Infographics
In a Nutshell
1. Keep simple.
2. Target your audience.
3. Answer their questions.
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5. Fact check.
Tools
Yes, you can use Canva to make an infographic, like in this video tutorial. Piktochart gives you more options.
Review and compare 19 free online infographic tools.
The gold standard is Tableau, and they have a free version. The learning curve and steep requirements are steep. See what South Central Library System did with it.
Tips and Tricks
EASY
Learn from the experts: 5 tips from Tableau.
12 Tips: A good summary of best practices.
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HARDER
Visual communication theory from an industry leader.