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Challenge grants: frightening, frustrating, and fruitful.
- Source :
- Bottom Line; 2008, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p11-13, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the challenges and benefits of a challenge grant. Design/methodology/approach - The paper explains the University of Waterloo Library's first-hand experiences in seeking and acquiring a challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation. Findings - The challenge grant can provide libraries with a unique opportunity to raise their profiles, enlist the support of key leaders, generate excitement about their organizations' work and future plans, and raise additional funds. Originality/value - The paper provides practical suggestions that offer incentive and encouragement to seek a challenge grant due to the many benefits that accrue to a library development program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0888045X
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Bottom Line
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33212389
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450810875701