One of the distinguishing characteristics of a library leader is the ability to attract funds for a special library or community project. There are a variety of funding sources available.
Private dollars are available from corporations, wealthy individuals, and private foundations.
Thousands, if not millions, of dollars are available from government agencies, too. I'll discuss how you can exercise leadership by acquiring and managing public funds for your library program. For most governmental funding agencies, this project must meet a clearly stated need. You'll find that the funding criteria are often stated in such broad terms that you can invariably find a rationale for submitting an application to many government agencies, not just to those directly involved with libraries. Secondly, you need to know where the money is.