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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

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  • 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 | 503-796-9224

Event Sponsorships

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Commitment requested by August 31

Raise Your Pen

Saturday, October 12

Oregon Contemporary (8371 N. Interstate Ave.)

Event Attendance: 100 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, 12 tickets to the event, and sponsor recognition on emails, social posts, website, invitations, and more!

Commitment requested by March 31

Spring Reading & Book release

2025 date TBA (May)

Event Attendance: 75-150

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.

A woman stands in front of a large room at a podium. There is a wide aisle down the center and rows of chairs on each side.

Commitment requested by October 31

Winter Reading & Book Release

Thursday, December 12

NW Natural (250 SW Taylor St.)

Event Attendance: 75-150

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.

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A crowd of people at a Reading clap and smile.

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 October. 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.

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