Philanthropic Advisory Group (PAG)

The Philanthropic Advisory Group (PAG) consists of 11 members, including a Chair and an Endowment Trustee, and aims to enhance ALA's fundraising efforts.

Purpose

The purpose of the Philanthropic Advisory Group (PAG) is to advance the philanthropic/fundraising activities of the American Library Association (ALA), and to increase the level of external funding that supports the work of the Association. The Philanthropic Advisory Group (PAG) will advise and report to the ALA Executive Board on philanthropic projects and activities. PAG will be growth-minded and promote scalable and sustainable strategic frameworks to optimize external fundraising success for ALA.

PAG will consist of eleven members, one of whom will be appointed as Chair by the ALA President. Among the 11 members, one member of PAG will be a liaison from the Endowment Trustees. All terms are for three years with no more than two consecutive terms. Membership will seek to ensure diversity of experiences, ethnic and racial diversity and representation from across the association and its divisions and round tables.

Open Call For Member Applications

ALA's Philanthropic Advisory Group posts calls for applications to serve as a PAG member. There are no open positions at this time. 

Responsibilities:
PAG will have the following advisory responsibilities:
• Drive more strategic coordination and cooperation of philanthropic activities within ALA.
• Work with the ALA Development Office to expand and inculcate a culture of philanthropy and an integrated philanthropic mission association wide.
• Work with the ALA Development Office to establish a set of strategic philanthropic initiatives.
• Champion the effort to accomplish fundraising goals of the ALA Development Office, which could include participating in direct asks for contributions, participating in donor stewardship efforts, and other opportunities.
• Be open to advising on timely opportunities and special initiatives of ALA including the 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.

Terms: All terms are for three years with no more than two consecutive terms.

Appointments:
Nominations and applications should include a statement of interest in PAG, the philanthropic activities of ALA, a completed application, along with a resume highlighting relevant skills and competencies.

For additional information, please contact staff liaison Amy Katzenberger akatzenberger@ala.org with any questions. 

For information purposes only, please see this link for the application form. PAG Membership Application 2025.pdf  

Membership

  • Amy Katzenberger (Staff Liaison)
  • Larry Neal (Executive Board Liaison)
  • Julia Gelfand (Endowment Trustees Liaison)
  • Janice Welburn, Chair
  • Angela Daniels
  • Jorie Emory
  • Elaine McFadden
  • Jennifer Peters
  • Joyce Garczynski
  • Barbara Stripling
  • Carrie Blabac-Myers
  • Deborah Doyle