2023 Conference Sponsorships - James River Writers

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Thank You To Our Conference Sponsors

Robert Sexton, in Loving Memory of EMYL JENKINS

We Are Also Grateful For Continuing Support From

This programming is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

The James River Writers Conference is proud to be a part of ArtoberVA

Sponsorship Opportunities

For corporate sponsors, recognition is available without tangible goods.

Supporting Sponsorship • $15,000

Base benefits: logo/hyperlink and acknowledgment in online event schedule and mention in on-site material; Facebook & Twitter acknowledgment; gift acknowledgment in enewsletter reaching 4500+ inboxes. In addition, sponsors will receive these specific benefits:

Ten two-day conference admissions (may donate as scholarships)
Four admissions to conference Master Classes
Introduction to keynote speaker(s) and signed book from speaker, if desired (and available)
Signage indicating sponsorship
Verbal acknowledgment at the start of keynote
On-screen recognition at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
Four invitations to the conference kickoff party

Keynote Sponsorship • $5,000

This year\’s keynote address will be a conversation with award-winning author Sadeqa Johnson and her first publicist, the Literary Lobbyist, Dawn Michelle Hardy. See more information in the conference schedule.

One two-day conference admissions
Two admissions to conference Master Classes
Introduction to keynote speaker(s) and signed book from speaker, if desired (and available)
Signage indicating sponsorship
Verbal acknowledgment at the start of keynote
On-screen recognition at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
Two invitations to the conference kickoff party

Book Giveaway Sponsorship • $3000

Sponsor a giveaway where, for each session, one attendee will win a book from a conference speaker, up to 35 books total. Books will be purchased and shipped from the JRW Bookshop.org storefront. Base benefits: logo/hyperlink and acknowledgment in online event schedule and mention in on-site material; Facebook & Twitter acknowledgment; gift acknowledgment in enewsletter reaching 4500+ inboxes. In addition, sponsors will receive these specific benefits:

One two-day conference admission
Verbal acknowledgment from the moderator of every panel when the giveaway is mentioned
On-screen recognition at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
One invitation to the conference kickoff party

First Page or Query Letter Critique Session Sponsorship • $1000-$2,000 Level

James River Writers offers attendees two sessions that provide live, on-the-spot critiques of first pages or query letters submitted ahead of time. Industry experts offer their advice on these critical elements of a writer’s success. Base benefits: logo/hyperlink and acknowledgment in online event schedule and mention in on-site material; Facebook & Twitter acknowledgment; gift acknowledgment in enewsletter reaching 4500+ inboxes. In addition, sponsors will receive these specific benefits:

First Page OR Query Letter Critique Session – $1000

One one-day conference admission
Signage indicating sponsorship
Verbal acknowledgment at the start of the critique session
On-screen recognition during critique session at the Greater Richmond Convention Center

Both Critique Sessions – $2,000

One two-day conference admission
Signage indicating sponsorship
Verbal acknowledgment at the start of the critique session
On-screen recognition during critique session at the Greater Richmond Convention Center

Master Class Sponsorship • $500

The day before the conference, we offer nine two-hour classes, online, with plenty of opportunity for attendees to gain mastery through exercises and instructor interaction. Base benefits: logo/hyperlink and acknowledgment in online event schedule and mention in on-site material; Facebook & Twitter acknowledgment; gift acknowledgment in enewsletter reaching 4500+ inboxes. In addition, sponsors will receive these specific benefits:

Two conference Master Class admissions
Verbal acknowledgment at the start of the class
The chance to virtually meet the instructor

Conference Breakout Session or Intensive Sponsorship • $500

Sponsor your choice of one of our many popular panels on the craft or business of writing. Alternately, sponsor one of our intensives, 60 minute conference sessions that offer hands-on experience and actionable takeaways from experienced instructors.

Signage indicating sponsorship
Verbal acknowledgement at the start of the breakout session

If you are interested in sponsoring more than one breakout or intensive, additional benefits such as two-day conference tickets are available.

By the Book: Conference Breakout Session Sponsorship • $500

Would you like to have your book’s name as a panel sponsor instead of your own? Have you been looking for an opportunity to sell your book in the conference bookstore? Sponsor your choice of one of our many popular panels on the craft or business of writing as your book title.

Signage indicating sponsorship
Verbal acknowledgement at the start of the breakout session
Ability to sell two book titles at the conference bookstore, online and in-person
Twenty minutes to sign two book titles at conference signing table
One-day ticket to the conference

Scholarship • $300

Scholarship funds provide the conference experience to historically marginalized writers, educators, students, and veterans. Help us broaden and strengthen our literary community by removing price as a barrier to attendance.

Base benefits include acknowledgment online; Facebook & Twitter acknowledgment; and gift acknowledgment in enewsletter reaching 4500+ inboxes.

If you are interested in sponsoring multiple scholarships, additional benefits such as conference tickets are available.

Customized sponsorship opportunities are available.

Please contact Katharine Herndon at execdirector (@) jamesriverwriters.org for more information.

Thank you for supporting James River Writers, Federal Tax ID # 30-0161929.

JRW reserves the right to evaluate potential sponsorship opportunities for compliance with our Code of Conduct.

To sponsor the 21st Annual James River Writers Conference, click the DONATE button below and proceed to the donation form. Indicate your sponsorship dollar amount and include \”2023 Conference Sponsorship\” in the notes section.

We will be in touch to work out details with you. Thank you

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