How much revenue does the ALA Annual Conference contribute to support the services and programs of the Association?
The ALA Annual Conference is budgeted to contribute approximately $2,500,000 to the ALA General Fund (with year-to-year differences depending on site and other factors). That includes $1,500,000 in net revenues (after all expenses and overhead), which are used to support Association programs and services (such as the ALA program offices), and $1,000,000 in general overhead (the cost of “background” services such as human resources, accounting and management). The dollars generated by conferences are budgeted to be spent in the same fiscal year in which they are generated. Exhibits account for the largest percentage (50%) of Annual Conference revenues, followed by registration (25%) and other revenues (25%). Other revenues include donations and sponsorships, meeting room rental (to non-ALA groups), advertising and commissions. The largest categories of direct conference expenses include facilities rental (typically $350,000); conference equipment (typically $250,000); convention center
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