The Dan Bancroft Memorial Endowment
for Civic Leadership and EngagementABOUT THE ENDOWMENT
The Dan Bancroft Memorial Endowment for Civic Leadership and Engagement at York Public Library was established in memory of Dan Bancroft, who served as president of the YPLA Board of Trustees from 2021 to 2023. Through his engagement in the York community as a dedicated volunteer and outstanding leader, as well as his gift for connecting with people, Dan left an enduring impact on our town.
With this fund, the Library has chosen to honor Dan as a remarkable exemplar of the power of a single person to make a real difference in the community.
One of the most important goals of our Library is to serve as a center for community engagement. This endowment will allow the library to host annual events that illuminate and promote this engagement.
EVENTS
John Palfrey
President, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
September 9, 2023 | “Combating Censorship and Misinformation: Civic Engagement in a Digital Era
CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENDOWMENT
Use the form below to donate to the Dan Bancroft Memorial Endowment. Donations may also be mailed to: York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, Maine 03909. Please make checks payable to York Public Library with “Bancroft Fund” in the check memo field. The York Public Library Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN is 01-0360256). Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
Questions about your donation or the Endowment? Please call (207) 363-2818 or email development@yorkpubliclibrary.org.
IN MEMORIAM: Read Executive Director Michelle Sampson’s tribute to Dan here. Above: Harbor Beach, as photographed by Dan, where he could often be found walking with his dog, Whisky.