Steve and Loree Potash ALA 150th Anniversary Challenge

The Challenge began with an announcement at the ALA 2025 Annual Conference last June and will continue until funds are depleted or the 150th Anniversary Campaign ends, whichever should happen first. To double your donation, don't delay!

Yes! As with cash donations, up to $10,000 can be matched. Keep in mind the match takes place as pledge payments are received by ALA. We ask that pledges are completed before the Campaign officially closes, 12/31/2027. Aa with all gifts, time is of the essence to benefit from the $500,000 grant available for the match.

You may send checks referencing the Steve and Loree 150th Challenge, or sign pledges. For more information, contact the Development Team, 312-280-5049. Securities and gifts-in-kind are ineligble.

Become a monthly donor to receive the exclusive tote bag, invitations to virtual author events, and a monthly online subscription to Booklist Reader with reviews, read-alikes, top 10 lists, author interviews, and more. One-time donations of $100 or more include the tote bag only.

Yes, during checkout select the option to dedicate your donation. You can also choose the option to send an email notification to the honoree or a family member/friend of the honoree. If your donation level includes invitations to virtual author events, a monthly online subscription to Booklist Reader, and/or a tote bag, these will go to you, the donor.

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Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide with details. Please note for tax purposes, the receipt will only reflect your donation, even though it will be matched 1:1.

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