Fundraising and Sponsorships Committee

Charge

Plans and implements fundraising campaigns in coordination with Core program and conference committees, the Board, and other relevant groups or units, such as the ALA Development Office. Supervises sponsorship efforts for events such as Core Forum or preconferences.

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Roster

Catherine B. Soehner

(Chair, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025)

Catherine B. Soehner

(Past-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Joseph Yue

(Past-Chair, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025)

Aaron Bowen

(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)

Ms. Madelyn Dempsey Dundon

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Tabatha Farney

(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)

Mr. Charles F. Lyons

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Ms. Emily Sanford

(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)

Harriet Wintermute

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Ms. Donna Zuiderweg

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Steve Kelley

(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Angie Ohler

(Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025)

Thomas Ferren

(Staff Liaison, August 20, 2024, to August 20, 2099)

Julie Reese

(Staff Liaison, April 25, 2022, to June 30, 2030)

Todd Ross

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2099)

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About this Committee

Deliverables

  • Annual fundraising plan, in coordination with other committees;
  • Annual sponsorships plan, in coordination with other committees;
  • Recruitment of new sponsors;
  • Ongoing recognition program for funders and contributors.

Expected Time Commitment

  • Holds 10-12 virtual meetings and no face-to-face meetings each year;
  • Time managing relationships with funders and potential funders.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Experience or interest in fundraising;
  • Broad network/contacts in the library community, including vendors and potential funders;
  • Knowledge of Core and its work.