fundraiser - The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library

18Jan, 2024

Birdies for Charity Runs Through February 11

The WM Phoenix Open returns to Scottsdale on February 5, and the Friends is participating in its Birdies for Charity fundraiser for the fourth consecutive year.

This unique fundraiser works like a walk-a-thon, where you pledge a set amount (e.g. a dime) for every birdie scored at the popular golf tournament. Your final donation will be dependent on how many birdies are scored.

There were 1,333 birdies scored at the 2023 WM Phoenix Open, so a $.10 pledge would translate to a $133.30 donation.

There are a few reasons why we like this fundraiser so much:

The organizer Thunderbirds Charities covers all transaction fees, including credit card processing. This means the Friends will receive 100% of your donation.
Thunderbirds Charities also provides a 10 percent matching bonus on all funds once we receive $500. .So your $100 donation is actually $110.

To participate in Birdies for Charity, visit tinyurl.com/splbirdies2024 and select “Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library” when prompted for your charity. All pledges must be received by 5pm on Sunday, February 11.

20Nov, 2023

Friends Launch Custom T-Shirts Store

You can now show off your library pride by purchasing one of the new Friends’ T-shirts through our online store.

Friends Shirt Designs — *Friends custom T-shirt design*s

Each of the four shirt designs includes a library slogan, such as “If Lost, Please Return Me to the Library” or “I’m With the Banned.”

They are available in five different colors, adult and youth size, and short sleeve or long sleeve.

The shirts are selling for $25 ($30 for long sleeve), and all proceeds will benefit Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library.

We are hoping to sell at least 200 shirts across all four designs.

The Friends is partnering with Bonfire to produce and sell these high-quality shirts. To purchase, please visit https://tinyurl.com/FSPLMerch.

They also make great Holiday gifts for the book lovers in your life.

20Nov, 2023

Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser

Participate in our digital fundraiser through Krispy Kreme to benefit Scottsdale Public Library. Here is how it works:

Visit https://tinyurl.com/FSPLdonuts and purchase a voucher for one dozen original glazed doughnuts between November 15-December 31, 2023 (must purchase online)
You will receive an email with the voucher that can be redeemed at any Krispy Kreme location (including 7055 E Shea Blvd near Mustang Library)
Pick-up your dozen fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts and enjoy (no expiration date for voucher)

Please help us reach our goal of 100 dozens sold.

21Oct, 2023

First 24-Hour Donor Challenge Brings in Over $9K

The results are in from our first 24-Hour Donor Challenge, and we were able to raise $9,074 through the support of 59 donors.

The fundraiser took place on October 18 as part of National Friends of Libraries Week. All proceeds raised will benefit the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

Our original goal was to raise $5,000, in addition to $2,000 in matching donations. That goal was met within 13 hours, and the extra money raised will provide even more funding for this program.

The Friends would like to thank all of this year’s donors, and extend a special thank you to our three matching donors: Arcadia Pediatric Dental, John Berry, and Taste It Tours.

Stay tuned for news on the 2024 24-Hour Donor Challenge.

26Sep, 2023

24-Hour Donor Challenge

1May, 2023

Someburros Restaurant Fundraiser

28Apr, 2023

Someburros to Donate 30 Percent of Sales to Library on May 18

The next Friends restaurant fundraiser will take place at Someburros in North Scottsdale (7501 E Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard) on May 18.

This fundraiser will feature a few additional benefits to distinguish it from our previous restaurant fundraisers:

The Friends will receive 30 percent of the proceeds, so a larger percentage of your purchase will benefit a great cause
The fundraiser will take place all day (9am to 9pm), so you can enjoy huevos racheros in the morning, a taco salad for lunch, and/or an enchilada combo for dinner

You can either show the Friends flyer when you order, or simply mention the Friends. Please share this fundraiser with friends and family so we can generate as many sales as possible.

4Feb, 2023

Chick-fil-A Mobile Spirit Night

4Feb, 2023

Chick-fil-A Mobile Spirit Night Set for March 15

Our next restaurant fundraiser will take place at a family favorite location, Chick-fil-A, on Wednesday, March 15 from 4pm to 7pm.

The Friends will receive 20 percent of all orders placed via the Chick-fil-A mobile app, Chick-fil-A One, during this period.

This will work differently than other Friends restaurant fundraisers, in that you don’t need to present a flyer when you order. Here is how to participate:

Download the Chick-fil-A mobile app, Chick-fil-A One, on your phone or tablet
Create an account in the app, or log in using your existing account (you can also sign in with your Apple or Google account)
Choose the “Pickup at restaurant” option and select the 89th & Shea location (near Mustang Library)
Click “Start my order” on Wednesday, March 15 between 4pm and 7pm
You can pay for the food on the app or when you pick-up in store

The Chick-fil-A One app gives you points for every order you make, so frequent customers are likely already using the app to purchase. Thank you for supporting Scottsdale Public Library with this fundraiser.

3Jan, 2023