Junior League of Richmond proudly presents the
69th Annual Book & Author Event Wednesday, April 30, 2014 LUNCHEON 12:00 P.M. Country Club of Virginia
DINNER 7:00 P.M. Greater Richmond Convention Center
DINNER OVERVIEW The Junior League of Richmond (JLR) will welcome six national authors to Richmond for its 69h Book & Author Dinner, the longest running event of its kind in the country. The dinner features a diverse panel of authors who discuss their new books while entertaining the audience with literary wit and wisdom. Authors throughout the event’s history have included Robert Frost, James Dickey, Irving Stone, Mary Higgins Clarke, Rita Dove, Christopher Buckley, David Balducci, Tom Friedman, Alice McDermott, James Sawnson, Matthew Pearl, Adriana Trigiani and Eben Alexander. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase first edition books and meet the authors while having their books autographed following the dinner. Nearly 1,000 guests attended last year’s event.
LUNCHEON The Book & Author Luncheon, to be held on April 30th at the Country Club of Virginia, offers guests the opportunity to dine with an author at their table and to have their books autographed. Seating is limited to approximately 75 guests.
EVENT IMPACT The Book & Author Event offers sponsors a variety of opportunities to interact with bestselling authors, League members, and the Richmond community. Last year’s event raised over $56,000 to assist the League in its mission to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women, and improve communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Community programming is delivered with a focus on the East End of Richmond and supports health & wellness, character development and family engagement.
EVENT CONTACT Alissa Prather bookandauthor@jlrichmond.org / 804.643.4886 x26 www.bookandauthordinner.org
Book & Author Sponsorship Opportunities Dinner – Wednesday, April 30th, 7:00 p.m., Greater Richmond Convention Center Luncheon – Wednesday, April 30th, 12:00 p.m., Country Club of Virginia DINNER SPONSORSHIP
LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP
Paul Duke Circle
James Branch Cabell Circle
Ellen Glasgow Circle
Douglas Freeman Circle
Virginius Dabney Circle
Author's Circle
Writer's Circle
Reader's Circle
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Book & Author Dinner
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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS TICKETS & INVITATIONS
Little Dinner with Authors (4/29/13)
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Luncheon on Event Day
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JLR Donor Party
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MEDIA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Recognition on Banner at Dinner Event Logo on Digital Billboard Sponsor Logo on Event Poster Ad Recognition in Dinner Program Logo on Event Website Recognition in Luncheon Program Mention in Slide Presentation at Event Recognition in JLR Social Media Mention in Dinner Program Thank You in JLR Annual Report
EVENT BENEFITS Autographed Books
Complimentary Parking in GRCC Deck
Event Contact Alissa Prather bookandauthor@jlrichmond.org / 804.643.4886 x26 www.bookandauthor.org
The Junior League of Richmond’s Book & Author Dinner is a well-loved literary event that brings the Richmond community together every spring with seven nationally-known authors and their exciting new books. Now in its 69th year, the Book & Author dinner is the longest-running event of its kind in the nation and draws over 1,000 attendees each year.
Advertise with us — it’s a novel approach to supporting the community! The Book & Author dinner program offers the opportunity to reach members of the Junior League as well as the RVA community.
Full page {$500} 5.5”w x 8.5”h in 300 dpi
Half Page {$250} 5.5”w x 4.125”h in 300 dpi
Quarter Page {$125} 2.625”w x 4.125”h in 300 dpi
Commitments and artwork due April 1st.
Proceeds support the League’s efforts to create a better life for at-risk children and families in the Richmond area, with a special focus on Richmond’s East End. For more information, visit www.bookandauthordinner.org or contact us at bookandauthor@jlrichmond.org or 804.643.4886 extension 26.
BOOK & AUTHOR COMMITMENT FORM Dinner – Wednesday, April 30th, 7:00 p.m., Greater Richmond Convention Center Luncheon – Wednesday, April 30th, 12:00 p.m., Country Club of Virginia Please mark your sponsorship level below and provide all requested information by March 5, 2014 to ensure receipt of print acknowledgements due on pre-event marketing materials. Dinner Sponsorship
Luncheon Sponsorship
Dinner Program Ad
$10,000 Paul Duke Circle
$2,500 Author’s Circle
Large $500 (Full page)
$7,500 James Cabell Circle
$1,000 Writer’s Circle
5.5" w x 8.5" h in 300 dpi
$5,000 Ellen Glasgow Circle
$500 Reader’s Circle
Medium $250 (1/2 page)
$2,500 Douglas Freeman Circle
5.5" w x 4.125" h in 300 dpi
$1,000 Virginius Dabney Circle
Small $125 (1/4 page) 2.625" w x 4.125" h in 300 dpi
In-Kind Donation In-Kind Description:
Total Contribution: $____________________
The Junior League of Richmond thanks you for your generous support of its many Richmond community programs through your partnership with the 69th Annual Book & Author Event. Sponsor Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ Website: _____________________________________________________________________________ Facebook Page: _______________________________ Twitter Handle: ___________________________ Method of Payment:
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MasterCard
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Invoice
(Checks should be made payable to the Junior League of Richmond. Organization Tax ID # 54-0519575)
Card # ____________________________________ Exp. Date:____________ Security Code:_________ Name on Card: ________________________________________________________________________ Please return this agreement and payment to: Junior League of Richmond 205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220 Fax: 804.643.4887 Email: bookandauthor@jlrichmond.org
For more information contact: Alissa Prather 804.643.4886 x26 www.jlrichmond.org