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:
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- Membership in Turning Pages Readers Circle
- Complimentary $50-level Individual Membership to donate or share with a friend
- Invitations to Sustaining Membership-only events
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Writing Circle $500 – $749
Reading Circle Benefits PLUS:
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- One complimentary ticket to Rochester Reads VIP Reception (or similar event)
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Literary Circle $750 – $999
Reading Circle Benefits PLUS:
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- Two complimentary tickets to Rochester Reads VIP Reception (or similar event)
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Authors Circle $1,000 – $4,999
All Literary Circle Benefits PLUS:
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- 50% discount on a one-day retreat at Gleason Lodge at Gell (subject to availability)
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Publishers Circle $5,000 – $9,999
Literary Circle Benefits PLUS:
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- Complimentary one-day retreat at Gleason Lodge at Gell (subject to availability)
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Founders Circle – $10,000 +
Literary Circle Benefits PLUS:
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- Complimentary two-day retreat at Gleason Lodge at Gell (subject to availability)
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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.
