Sponsorship

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Become a Sponsor

The Friends of the O’Kelly Memorial Library invites businesses, foundations, civic groups, and individuals to become proud sponsors of our new library campaign. Your sponsorship helps fund the development of a larger, modern, and more accessible library that will serve generations of Loganville residents.

O’Kelly Memorial Library

Why Sponsor?

Your support will help build a central community hub that promotes education, equity, and economic development. As a sponsor, your organization will be recognized for supporting a transformative project that benefits everyone—students, families, seniors, and business owners alike.

Sponsorship Opportunities

More Space for everything! rooms, sections, and spaces.

Naming Opportunities

Offer naming rights for specific sections or rooms:

Meeting Room: $300k for naming rights
Programming Room: $200k for naming rights
Teen Space: $40k for naming rights
Heritage Room: $40k (not available, committed)
Nursing/Sensory Room: $10k (not available, committed)
Study Rooms (3): $20k each room for naming rights (2 rooms still available)
Family Restroom: $10k for naming rights

Targeted Donor Campaigns

Donors can sponsor specific areas or items:

Quiet Reading Nook: $5K for naming rights
Book Sale Area and Cafe: $15K for naming rights
Donors could also sponsor a range of books($1k-$2k per range)
Mural for the children’s area (average cost $10k-$15k)
Self checkout kiosk (4): (average cost of each kiosk approx $20k-$25k)
Sponsor any furniture item or grouping of furniture ($ – see furniture budget doc)
2 outside book deposits: approx $6k-$8k for naming rights (decal)
1-3 outdoor e-Charging Stations: approx $4 each for naming rights
Tables, lounge seating areas, display units: $1k-$3k

Greenspace for Outdoor Programs, Leisure, and Study/Work and overall landscaping.

Landscaping approx: $150k-175k (low maintenance, drought resistant, native plants only)

Community Partnerships: Partner with local businesses, local garden centers or
nurseries who could donate plants, trees, or landscaping materials.(Grower’s Outlet, Home Depot/Lowe’s, Hills Ace).
Sponsorships for Garden Areas and irrigation system: Allow local businesses or
individuals to sponsor garden or landscaping sections/irrigation system and install.
Sponsorships for outdoor play equipment and tables/chairs/benches. Local
businesses could purchase items or sponsor an area. ($ – see furniture budget doc)

ADA Compliant Restrooms, Updated Infrastructure, and Energy Efficient Building

Green Building Fund: Establish a “green energy fund” to specifically address
energy-efficient building upgrades and infrastructure improvements. Target businesses in sustainability for contributions. (solar power, HVAC, LED lighting, windows/tinting)
Corporate Sponsorships: Approach companies that specialize in construction,
sustainability, or bathroom facilities for large donations or in-kind donations. “This
restroom is ADA compliant thanks to a generous donation from ________.”
Eco-Friendly Campaigns: Create an eco-friendly fundraising campaign highlighting the importance of energy-efficient buildings and ADA-compliant facilities, appealing to environmentally-conscious donors.

Safer, More Accessible Library (Seniors, Young Children/Families, and those with mobility challenges)

Grant Applications: Apply for grants specifically for accessibility improvements, such as those from foundations supporting elderly or children’s infrastructure.
Special Donor Campaigns: Reach out to organizations dedicated to improving
accessibility for seniors and children. You could host an event or campaign like “A Safe Place for All Ages.”

Staff Areas (Processing Area/Workroom, lounge, and Manager’s Office)

Employee Honorarium Program: Allow donors to make contributions in honor of
specific library staff or in support of their working environments. Donors could have their names displayed in a staff appreciation area. (furniture for staff lounge, workroom, manager office furniture).
Professional Organizations: Reach out to professional library associations or local
businesses related to workspaces, offering them sponsorship opportunities

RFID to Secure the Library’s Collection (tagging, install, equip) Estimated cost: $75k

Local sponsor of RFID project (tech company, data centers)

Makerspace/Learning Lab for Learning, Discovery, STEAM (Phase 2)

Maker Movement Partnerships: Collaborate with local makerspaces, schools, or
businesses in the tech, art, and education sectors to fund the development of a
makerspace. Many of these entities will be interested in investing in the next generation
of creators and innovators. (Facebook, Data Centers?)
Kickstarter for Innovation: Launch a Kickstarter (?) campaign specifically for the
makerspace, explaining how the space will be a hub for innovation and creativity in the
community. https://www.kickstarter.com/rules

Recognition & Benefits

Sponsors will be acknowledged in the following ways, based on their level of giving:

Featured placement on the Friends of the Library website
Recognition at events and in event programs
Social media shout-outs and promotion
Optional tax-deduction acknowledgment letters

How to Become a Sponsor

To join our growing list of supporters, please reach out to us through our Contact page or email us directly. A member of our sponsorship team will be in touch to discuss the best partnership opportunities for you or your business.

Thank You for Investing in the Future

Together, we can build a library that strengthens our community, fosters lifelong learning, and honors the vision of Mrs. Willie D. O’Kelly Dubois. Thank you for your generosity and leadership.