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.
Roster
Daniel Dollar
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027)
Catherine B. Soehner
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Aaron Bowen
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Madelyn Dempsey Dundon
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Stacey R. Hendren
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Charles F. Lyons
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
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, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
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.
