The Authors Guild Foundation Giving Society Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email The Authors Guild Foundation Giving Society was created in 2020 to recognize individuals who give to the foundation at the highest levels. Membership to the Giving Society starts at $1,000 for the Sonnet level. Besides the pleasure of helping support American literary culture, freedom of expression, and writers across the U.S., membership in the Authors Guild Foundation Giving Society qualifies you for: Advance access to tickets for premier events including Guild Night dinners, our annual gala, cocktail receptions, and the WIT: Words, Ideas, and Thinkers Literary Festival Name recognition in print publications Subscription to the AGF Newsletter Join the Authors Guild Foundation Giving Society The AGF Giving Society membership year begins October 1 and runs through September 30. Memberships are welcome throughout the year! Current members must renew before October 1, 2024 to retain their membership.