Donations
Why donate? Increasing the awards and grants endowments enhances the level of support MLA can offer its members each year.
Your generosity helps the Medical Library Association promote excellence across our community of health information professionals, empowering members at every stage of their careers and ensuring the vitality of MLA and our profession well into the future.
Ways to Give
- Online
- Choose fund below and follow link to payment page.
- Mail Check
- Note your name, as listed in your membership profile, and indicate in the memo line the name of the fund(s) to which you are donating.
- Post to: Medical Library Association, Inc., Dept. 4627, Carol Stream, IL 60122-4627
- Third-Party
- If a third-party fund (e.g., Fidelity Investments; Charles Schwab; TIAA/CREF, etc.) will be making this donation on your behalf, please contact Maria Lopez with your name, the fund(s) you are donating to, and the name of the third-party fund so we can apply it correctly upon arrival.
Thank you for continuing to support the additional funds below:
- Shaping Our Future Reserve Fund
The Shaping Our Future Reserve Fund gives MLA the flexibility to design and launch new initiatives that address emerging needs in our profession. Your support fuels bold ideas, innovative programs, and strategic investments that strengthen both the association and its members—helping shape the future of MLA and amplify the impact of health information professionals. Your gift contributes to this Board of Director's designated fund.
- Scholarship Fund
The Scholarship Fund supports scholarships, fellowships, professional development grants, and awards that recognize excellence in health information professionalism. Your gift helps students and practitioners expand their knowledge, advance their careers, and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Your gift increases the size of the endowment.
- Research Training Institute Scholarship
The RTI Scholarship makes it possible for health information professionals to participate in MLA’s Research Training Institute, an intensive online program in advanced research methods. This support helps health sciences librarians successfully design, carry out, and publish high-quality research projects—building the evidence base of our field. Your gift directly funds scholarships.
- Unrestricted Gift
An unrestricted gift allows MLA to respond to the most pressing needs and opportunities facing the profession. By trusting MLA to allocate your donation where it will have the greatest impact, you support education, advocacy, member programs, and the long-term sustainability of the association.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a powerful way to give back to the profession that shaped your career and to pay it forward for the next generation. By including MLA in your long-term plans, you help ensure not only the advancement of health information professionals but also the strength and sustainability of MLA itself. Your legacy supports education, research, leadership development, and innovation—creating an enduring impact on the profession and the association’s future.
Planned gifts can take many forms, including bequests, life insurance, real estate, retirement accounts, and charitable trusts. Each plan can be tailored to meet your unique circumstances and vision. To explore the benefits and opportunities of planned giving, consult your financial advisor or contact Maria Lopez at MLA.
The Medical Library Association, Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions from U.S. donors are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations. No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations.