Become a Sponsor
Help us build a better Portland through storytelling
We’re so grateful for the many businesses who recognize the value of the safe spaces that are created when we truly listen to each other. Monetary and in-kind donations ensure our programs reach the people most in need of respect, writing, and community. Join us!
Our Audience
- Women ages 35-74
- Mainly located in Portland, OR metro area
- Read 5-15 books per year
- Spend about $200-300 on books each year
Bookstore Partnerships
We cherish our bookseller collaborations, and we understand that independent bookstores have limited budgets. Learn how we maximize these important relationships.
Let’s Chat!
Write Around Portland is always ready to start a collaborative conversation about mutually-beneficial partnerships that help us achieve our mission AND support your marketing and CSR goals. We would love to put together a custom sponsorship package for you!
Contact
Chris McDonald (he/him), Executive Director
cmcdonald@writearound.org | 503-295-7767
Event Sponsorships
Commitment requested by July 31
Raise Your Pen
Saturday, September 27
Event Attendance: 125 of Write Around Portland’s most passionate supporters
Recognition: At the $5,000 level, sponsor recognition includes on-stage remarks or a 1-2 minute video, a full-page program ad, 2 tables at the event, and sponsor recognition on emails, social posts, website, invitations, and more!
Commitment requested by May 1
Summer Reading & Book release
Thursday, June 5
Event Attendance: 150 of our writers, their families and friends, nonprofit agency partner staff, and our donors and volunteers
Recognition: At the $1,500 level, sponsor recognition includes on-stage remarks (or 1-2 min video), a full-page program ad, reserved seating for 4, a 6′ table with ability to speak with attendees, and sponsor recognition on social, email, website, and invitations.
Commitment requested by November 1
Winter Reading & Book Release
2025 Date TBA (December)
Event Attendance: 150 of our writers, their families and friends, nonprofit agency partner staff, and our donors and volunteers
Recognition: At the $1,500 level, sponsor recognition includes on-stage remarks (or 1-2 min video), a full-page program ad, reserved seating for 4, a 6′ table with ability to speak with attendees, and sponsor recognition on social, email, website, and invitations.
Other Sponsorships
Literary Programming
Sponsor Freewrite (single sessions), Prompt (8-week writing groups) or Resonate (single sessions for BIPOC writers)
Attendance: 14 individuals per session
Select from series or individual session sponsorships. A series sponsorship of Freewrite or Resonate at the $1,500 level includes the opportunity to make remarks at the beginning of all 24 sessions throughout the year, as well as 2 tickets for each session, and recognition on social, email, and our website.
Campaigns
Sponsor our multichannel campaigns for Giving Tuesday, End-of-Year, Spring, or our Journal Drive
Campaign Reach: 7,500-9,000 households
Recognition: A $7,500 End-of-Year Campaign Sponsorship includes recognition in print, 2 dedicated social posts, 1 dedicated email and sponsor recognition on 6-7 other emails, and logo recognition on our website.
Donate an Auction Item
Our signature fundraiser, Raise Your Pen, gathers together over 100 readers and writers each year in September. With a silent auction, wine wall, and raffle, a donation of a product or service gets exceptional brand amplification.
Our audience really loves:
- Arts and crafts classes or art supply gift cards
- Beer tastings and brewery experiences
- Bookstore gift cards
- Coffee-themed items, experiences, and gift cards
- Curated book bundles
- Distillery tastings
- Experiences for children
- Home decor gift cards or services
- Hotel stays
- Jewelry
- Literary-themed collectibles
- Manuscript advice & editing services
- Movie tickets
- Rare books
- Restaurant gift cards
- Spa, massage, or relaxation experiences
- Theatre and concert tickets
- Vegan or vegetarian restaurant gift cards
- Wine (especially large format and special bottles)
- Wine tastings
Contact
Please contact us if your product or service isn’t on this list. We’d love to hear more about what you do and how we might be able to help your business.