Willamette Writers gives a big thanks to all the businesses, organizations and individuals in our community who help us provide you with the very best writing programming. Please support them as a way to encourage their continued support.
For more information about being a Willamette Writers partner or sponsor, see the information below or contact the office: https://willamettewriters.org/contact-us/.
2024 Willamette Writers Conference Sponsorships
Sponsorships for the 2024 Conference are due by July 15th, 2024.
All sponsorships will be pending until approved.
Sponsorships
Keynote Sponsor: $2500 (4 available)
We put your name next to our keynote speaker: on registration and in the keynote introduction. This is a major highlight of your work in our community.
Writer’s Fair Sponsor: $5000 (1 available)
We highlight your support on Writer’s Fair signage and in conference registration. The Writer’s Fair is free and open to the public — this is a great opportunity to show your support for Willamette Writers programming!
Badge sponsor: $2500 (1 available)
Your name printed on our lanyards, worn by all conference attendees. 350 lanyards purchased in 2023.
Track sponsor: $1000 (2 available)
Your name included at the beginning of the workshop listing in our conference schedule on 4 conference workshops: [Workshop Title] sponsored by [Name]. We will also announce your support during the workshop. This is a great way to introduce your work to our writers.
Workshop sponsor: $500 (2 available)
Your name included at the beginning of the workshop listing in our conference schedule on one conference workshop: [Workshop Title] sponsored by [Name]. We will also announce your support during the workshop. This is a great way to introduce your work to our writers.
Program Sponsor: $500 (5 available)
Your 1/4 page ad, black-and white, featured in our print program. Share your business and work with our conference attendees.
Schedule Sponsor: $100 (10 available)
Your Business Card Size ad (3.5” x 2”), black-and white, featured in our print program. Share your business and work with our conference attendees.
Thank you for your support.
For more information about being a Willamette Writers Sponsor, contact us: https://willamettewriters.org/contact-us/.
Willamette Writers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in education. Speak to your tax professional to find out if your donation is tax deductible.
Libraries
We love working with libraries and would particularly like to thank these libraries for their programming support: Beaverton City Library, Newport Public Library, Josephine Community Library in Grants Pass, Fort Vancouver Regional Library, Eugene Public Library, and Salem Public Library.
Individuals
Thank you to Bradley Takahashi for his generous donation of our space at 1336 NW Flanders.
Bookstores
Thanks to Another Read Through bookstore and Tsunami Books for their programming support.
Additional Support
Willamette Writers is a recipient of a Google Grants award. The Google Grants program supports registered nonprofit organizations that share Google’s philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy and the arts. Google Grants is an in-kind advertising program that awards free online advertising to nonprofits via Google AdWords.
Willamette Writers also receives support from Oregon Humanities, Regional Arts and Culture Council, the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Cultural Trust, the City of Beaverton, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Federal CARES Act.
Willamette Writers receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Our Writer’s Fair Partners
In August of 2022 and 2023, we welcomed these partners to our Writers Fair at the Willamette Writers Conference, generously supported by the Regional Arts & Culture Council. The fairs, which were free and open to the public, were a success! We look forward to continuing to work with these organizations throughout our programming year!
Northwest Editors Guild
Oregon Humanities
Tualatin Valley Creates
Pacific University
Corporeal Writing
Cascade Writers
Norwescon
Oregon Writers Colony
Rose City Romance Writers
SFWA
Wordcrafters
Authors Guild
Oregon Poetry Association
Literary Arts
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