Applications are now being accepted for two (2) volunteer ALA Endowment Trustee position.

· Endowment Fund Trustees serve three-year terms, and no more than two consecutively.

· The ALA Executive Board selects six Endowment Trustees on a staggered basis. ALA’s Treasurer serves as the Executive Board liaison and an ex-officio member of the Trustees.

· Applicants must be or become an ALA member. While it is not required, Trustees traditionally make a personally meaningful annual donation to ALA.

· Trustees participate in three or four day-long virtual meetings per year, with the possibility of one or two of those meetings being held in-person (travel will be reimbursed if it is not associated with an existing ALA Conference; hybrid options will always be available).

· Applicants are encouraged to attend ALA Annual Conference, usually held in June. Travel expenses to participate in the ALA Annual Conference will not be covered.

· The Senior Trustee reports to ALA’s Executive Board and Council on the status of ALA’s investment portfolio.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Please direct any questions on the qualifications and responsibilities of an ALA Endowment Trustee to Yamile Madrigal, Program Coordinator, ALA Governance, ymadrigal@ala.org.

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* 1. Applicant Information:

Guidelines for Evaluating Endowment Trustee Applicants

The Trustees and Executive Board have agreed on the following guidelines for

filling Endowment Trustee positions. Please read these guidelines and

upload a statement addressing the guidelines, following the indicated order and format.


Investment Skills

· Extensive and relevant experience on the investment committee of a nonprofit board or foundation, or in guiding foundation or endowment investments.

Please upload a statement that addresses your knowledge of financial markets, investing philosophy, experience in working with advisors and sub-advisors, relevant education or training, and considerations for ensuring ALA’s financial stability for its second 150 years.

Trustee Orientation

· Commitment to working with colleagues on an investment committee (not an autonomous foundation), a role that rewards teamwork, persuasion, and compromise.

· Satisfaction in working as a volunteer. This role does not include any compensation and precludes any conflict of interest, either immediately or in the future.

Trustees must exercise sound judgment and make recommendations that reflect prudence, insight, and care. Teamwork among the Trustees is essential to fulfill their charge. They must be effective communicators and carry out direction from the Executive Board. Please describe your ability to meet the above criteria.

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* 2. Additional Comments

Please provide any additional comments on your knowledge, background, or other factors that would be pertinent for the Board to consider in making this appointment.

These answers have logic applied. Please upload statement in PDF or word format.

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* 3. Please upload a copy of your CV in PDF or Word format.

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* 4. Please attach the first letter of reference in PDF or Word format.

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* 5. Please attach the second letter of reference in PDF or Word format.

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* 6. Please attach the third letter of reference in PDF or Word format.

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* 7. Consent to Serve:
I,______________________________________________________, wish to submit my name for consideration for the appointment of ALA Endowment Trustee.

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