Ringling College Library Association
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesFlorida, United States2-10 Employees
The Ringling College Library Association (RCLA) is a small nonprofit organization based in Sarasota, Florida, focused on supporting the Alfred R. Goldstein Library at The Ringling College of Art and Design. Its primary activity is fundraising and philanthropy aimed at enhancing library resources and providing scholarships for Ringling College students, as well as serving the broader educational community. A central annual initiative is the Town Hall Lecture Series, which functions as the association’s largest fundraising event and brings in speakers from diverse fields to support library development and student scholarships. RCLA operates in the philanthropic fundraising sector and positions itself as a catalyst for educational growth within the local college community, with a membership program that offers early access to Town Hall event tickets. The organization’s recent leadership change and its ongoing programming reflect a role centered on enabling access to library resources and supporting faculty and students through targeted funding initiatives.