The Guild Circle A community committed to protecting the freedom to read and write. Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email Writers shape how we understand the world. They inform public discourse, preserve knowledge, challenge power, and expand our collective capacity for empathy and insight. At the Authors Guild Foundation, we defend and support that essential work, confronting book bans, addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, protecting copyright, and expanding public educational programs that serve writers and readers alike. For years, many have asked how they can stand with the Guild and Foundation even if they are not eligible for Guild membership. The Guild Circle was created in response. The Guild Circle is a sustaining community open to all who believe in the essential role of writers in a free society. Through monthly giving, Guild Circle members provide reliable, year-round support that allows the Foundation to act with urgency and independence. Giving Levels Ally $25/month or $300/year Advocate $50/month or $600/year Champion $100/month or $1,200/year Engagement & Access (Effective March 2026) All Guild Circle Members receive: • Curated updates highlighting the Foundation’s advocacy, litigation, and educational initiatives • An annual digital impact briefing from AGF leadership Advocates ($50/month and above) receive: • A thoughtfully selected welcome gift • Priority invitations to select virtual programs and public briefings hosted by the Foundation Champions ($100/month and above) receive all Advocate benefits, plus: • Invitation to an exclusive annual virtual salon with AGF leadership and prominent writers: an off-the-record conversation exploring the most urgent challenges and opportunities facing writers today • Early access to tickets for Guild Nights including Books to Broadway Belonging With Purpose Guild Circle members are not simply donors. They are partners in protecting creative expression and sustaining the cultural life of our society. Join the Guild Circle and help strengthen the freedom to write — for writers, readers, and the generations to come.
