named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Graduate Fellowships
Financial support for members pursuing advanced degrees.
James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarships
Funds awarded to members to support international study experiences.
Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarships
Annual scholarships supporting undergraduate education for Alpha Lambda Delta members.
Leadership Conferences
National events offering leadership development and educational programming for chapter members and advisors.
Service Fellowships
Opportunities and funding for members to engage in a year of service after graduation.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
- Promote academic excellence among studentsRecognizes and promotes superior academic achievement among first-year college students through membership eligibility and awards, originally established for freshman women and continuing to honor academic excellence with initiatives like the Maria Leonard Senior Book Award provided annually since 1939.
- Recognize chapter and advisor excellenceRecognizes outstanding chapters with the Order of the Torch Award and honors an Outstanding Advisor of the Year annually since 1990 to celebrate leadership and service at the chapter level.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administer scholarship and fellowship programsFunds and awards scholarships and fellowships to support undergraduate and graduate education, study abroad, and service years, including 98 annual scholarships totaling $211,000, 29 graduate fellowships ($80,000), 20 study abroad scholarships ($30,000), 50 Trow Scholarships ($105,000), and 5 service fellowships ($10,000), with historical support through the Perpetual Fellowship Fund and millions awarded annually.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Coordinate annual themed community service projectsOrganizes annual community service initiatives centered on a unifying theme, such as well-being, coordinated across chapters to encourage collective engagement in service activities.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Deliver DEIB education and training resourcesDevelops and delivers diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) resources for chapters, including a DEIB training guide with key terms and activities, a DEIB calendar for Spring 2026 with celebration ideas, and webinars such as the “6 C’s of Inclusive Leadership” session featuring LaTia Sinclair at the Fall 2021 Leadership Summit.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Facilitate member engagement through digital and induction programmingEngages members through online induction ceremonies, weekly #ALDThursdayTheme social media content on Instagram to expand knowledge on DEIB topics, and the production of an annual magazine highlighting chapter activities, award recipients, scholarship winners, and organizational news.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Host leadership development conferences and summitsHosts an annual Leadership Conference each October, including in-person events such as the 2023 conference in Denver, Colorado, and conducts biannual Leadership Summits each academic semester focused on leadership development, recruitment, and inclusive leadership training, with events held since 1978.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offer internship opportunities for membersRuns an internship program for undergraduate members to contribute to strategic projects at the national headquarters, supporting leadership and professional development.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Support chapter operations with resources and materialsProvides chapters with free print and digital resources including marketing materials, study tips, bookmarks, stickers, customized graphics, induction invitations, Zoom backgrounds, career preparation tools, and chapter logos to support local operations and member engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.24M
Contributions & grants$110K9%
Program service revenue$895K72%
Investment income$215K17%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses41%
Admin / overhead59%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$393K
Grants paid out$248K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.98M
Cash$996K
Investments$5.88M
Liabilities$66K
Net assets$6.91M
Liquid reserves80.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Merberg | Executive Director | 40 | $131K |
board members · 10
- Abeeha Sajid — Student Member
- Amanda Andrews — Council Member
- Anthony Helms — President
- Ashleen Williams — Council Member
- Cristopher Espino — Student Member
- Jody Marsh — VP for Chapter Relations
- Jovan Thomas — Council Member
- Karlea Brunelle — VP for Finance
- Ricardo Calderon — Council Member
- Shayne Ventura — Student Member
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Advisor Google Group Partner — Platform for advisors to connect, ask questions, and share ideas.
- Association of College Honor Societies Network — Certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, the certifying agency for college and university honor societies.
- Association of College Honor Societies Network — Member of the Association of College Honor Societies since 1939.
- Association of College Honors Societies Network — ALD has been a certified member since 1939.
- Candid Network — Member of Candid's network and recipient of the Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- Elizabethtown College Partner — Host institution for Dr. Justin Badgerow, ALD Chapter Advisor who composed the 100th Anniversary song.
- GuideStar Government — Uses GuideStar for nonprofit transparency and governance verification.
- PNC Asset Management Group Partner — Professional investment manager for the Perpetual Fellowship Fund.
- The PhD Project Partner — Shares The PhD Project as a resource for minority students pursuing business doctoral programs.
- United Planet Partner — Collaborates by providing external volunteer program opportunities for ALD members in education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Five-Pillar Framework for Holistic Member Developmentmethodology: five-pillar_frameworkBy organizing programming around five core pillars—Academics, Scholarships, Service, Career Development, and Belonging—we produce well-rounded scholar-leaders because integrating multiple dimensions of growth fosters sustained engagement and societal contribution.
- Intergenerational Mentorship as a Mechanism for Sustaining Scholarly Culturemethodology: mentorship-legacy-modelBy passing knowledge and values from one generation of members to the next through symbolic and structured mentorship, we sustain long-term engagement and academic leadership because shared identity and legacy strengthen commitment to the organization’s mission.
- Recognition-Based Motivation for Academic Excellencemethodology: recognition-based_motivationBy recognizing high-achieving students through sustained award programs and leadership opportunities, we reinforce a culture of academic excellence because public acknowledgment motivates continued high performance and fosters identity as scholars.
- Thematic Unification of Decentralized Service Effortsmethodology: thematic_service_programmingBy aligning chapter-led service projects around an annual theme such as well-being, we increase coherence and impact across a distributed network because shared focus enables collective action and deeper community engagement.