Donation

Reading and writing connect us to one another and the world.

With your help, Writers & Books will offer dozens of admission-free events, guarantee scholarship support for adult and youth classes, and deepen our connection to community.

Your contribution counts, regardless of size.

Unrestricted Support

Your gift supports the ongoing costs of sustaining programming, events, and daily operations.

Corporate Sponsorship

Gold Sponsor $25,000

  • Company banner at keynote
  • Full-page ad in program book, back cover
  • Name & logo in all promotional material
  • Link to company website
  • 10 tickets to Rochester Reads VIP Reception
  • Waived rental fee for private event at Gell
  • Listing in Annual Report

$25,000.00Add to cart

Presenting Sponsor $15,000

  • Company banner at keynote
  • Full-page ad in program book, inside cover
  • Name & logo in all promotional material
  • Link to company website
  • 6 tickets to Rochester Reads VIP Reception
  • Listing in Annual Report

$15,000.00Add to cart

Supporting Sponsor $5,000

  • Full-page ad in program book
  • Name & logo in all promotional material
  • Link to company website
  • 4 tickets to Rochester Reads VIP Reception
  • Waived rental fee for private event at Gell
  • Listing in Annual Report

$5,000.00Add to cart

Benefactor $2,500

  • Half‐page ad in program book
  • Name & logo in all promotional material
  • Link to company website
  • 2 tickets to Rochester Reads VIP Reception
  • Listing in Annual Report

$2,500.00Add to cart

Patron $1,000

  • Quarter‐page ad in program book
  • Name & logo in all promotional material
  • Link to company website
  • 2 tickets to Rochester Reads VIP Reception
  • Listing in Annual Report

$1,000.00Add to cart

Associate $500

  • Listing and logo in program book and on website
  • 1 Ticket to Rochester Reads VIP Reception
  • Listing in Annual Report

$500.00Add to cart

Community Partner $250

  • Listing and logo in program book and on website
  • Priority seating at Author’s Keynote
  • Listing in Annual Report

$250.00Add to cart


Scholarship Funds

Your gift to one or more of our need-based scholarship funds helps ensure that readers and writers of all ages and economic backgrounds can participate in fee-based workshops, classes, and other enrichment experiences.

Sustaining Membership Circles

Gifts starting at $250/year are an investment in Writers & Books’ future, helping us thrive and build community.

Reading Circle  $250 – $499

Supporting Membership Benefits PLUS:

      • Membership in Turning Pages Readers Circle
      • Complimentary $50-level Individual Membership to donate or share with a friend
      • Invitations to Sustaining Membership-only events

Set Contribution

Writing Circle  $500 – $749

Reading Circle Benefits PLUS:

      • One complimentary ticket to Rochester Reads VIP Reception (or similar event)

Set Contribution

Literary Circle $750 – $999

Reading Circle Benefits PLUS:

      • Two complimentary tickets to Rochester Reads VIP Reception (or similar event)

Set Contribution

Authors Circle $1,000 – $4,999

All Literary Circle Benefits PLUS:

      • 50% discount on a one-day retreat at Gleason Lodge at Gell (subject to availability)

Set Contribution

Publishers Circle $5,000 – $9,999

Literary Circle Benefits PLUS:

      • Complimentary one-day retreat at Gleason Lodge at Gell (subject to availability)

Set Contribution

Founders Circle – $10,000 +

Literary Circle Benefits PLUS:

      • Complimentary two-day retreat at Gleason Lodge at Gell (subject to availability)

Set Contribution


Legacy Society:
Bequests & Planned Gifts

We are happy to share information on how to become a member of Writers & Books’ Legacy Society and leave an enduring gift. If you already have made a gift through your will or estate planning, kindly let us know so we can acknowledge and steward your gift according to your wishes. Thank you!

Please email Alison Meyers, Executive Director: alisonm@wab.org.


Prefer to mail your donation? Checks can be sent to:
Writers & Books
c/o Alison Meyers, Executive Director
740 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607-1259

Need help? Please contact office@wab.org for assistance.

Donation – Melissa Dora Benjamin Colbeth Scholarship Fund
Donation – Unrestricted Support
Donation – Youth Scholarship
Donation – Mardy Mohammed Youth Scholarship
Donation – Claire Allen Memorial Scholarship
Donation – Kitty Jospé Youth Scholarship Fund
Donation – Adult Scholarship
Donation – Other

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