Friends of Western Libraries

Western Libraries

When you make a gift through Friends of Western Libraries, you're doing so much more than simply putting another book on our shelves. You're playing an active role in providing today's students with access to the knowledge, education, and technology they'll need to thrive in the 21st century. Your membership in Friends of Western Libraries will help us give our students the edge they need for success at Western, and far beyond.

Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated. Please read below for information about our participation categories, and the benefits of membership. To make a gift now, please use our online donation form or click the gold button at the top of the page.

Library Friend - $50+

  • Bi-annual Library Friends newsletter  
  • Acknowledgement of support in Annual Report, newsletter and website

Supporter - $100+

  • Bi-annual Library Friends newsletter
  • Acknowledgement of support in Annual Report, newsletter and website
  • Friend’s Preview for annual book sale
  • A Book Plate in your name or in honor of a loved one in a book of our choosing
  • Opportunity to serve on the Friends Grant Advisory Committee for the library

Patron - $250+

  • Bi-annual Library Friends newsletter
  • Acknowledgement of support in Annual Report, newsletter and website
  • Friend’s Preview for annual book sale
  • A Book Plate in your name or in honor of a loved one in a book of our choosing
  • Opportunity to serve on the Friends Grant Advisory Committee for the library
  • Personalized library tour with a Western librarian

Sustainer - $500+

  • Patron benefits plus:
  • Invitation to Dean’s Reception

Sponsor - $1000+

  • Sustainer benefits plus:
  • Membership in WWU’s Presidents Club –
    • Printed recognition in the WWU President’s Report and Honor Roll of Donors
    • A courtesy campus parking permit allowing free parking privileges
    • Reserved seating at the Distinguished Lecture Series and invitations for post-lecture reception with the speaker
    • Invitations to attend special University events and functions hosted by President Bruce Shepard

 

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For more information on making a gift to Western Libraries, please contact:

Chris Cox 
Dean of Libraries
516 High Street 
Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 
(360) 650-3051 
 e-mail: chris.cox@wwu.edu

Mark Bagley
Senior Director for Fundraising
(360) 650-3612 
e-mail: mark.bagley@wwu.edu