Booksgiving
New this year, Booksgiving is a special day of giving filled with family-friendly booktivities, music, and volunteering. Step into a world of wonder as we celebrate an extraordinarily delightful volunteering event inspired by the beloved classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Booksgiving, A Bernie’s Book Bank Event
Saturday, November 16th
Session 1: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
or
Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Every dollar raised enables positive life experiences through children’s book ownership. This year, our goal is to raise $125,000. $125,000 equates to over 7,800 more children being served this year!
Exclusive access to Booksgiving begins at the Golden Ticket Level for $750 for 5 tickets or $1,500 for 10 tickets. Sponsorship levels begin at the Reader Level valued at $1,500. View all sponsorship here.
Become a Sponsor
Your sponsorship supports Bernie’s Book Bank’s mission to empower local children through book ownership. Together, we can transform the story for Chicagoland children. Contact Christina Holt to become a 2024 Booksgiving sponsor.
$25,000 – Presenting Sponsor
Sponsors 1,563 children with 8 quality books for one year
- 12 VIP tickets to the event
- Speaking opportunity at the event
- Prominent day-of event recognition to 200+ local donors & business leaders
- Logo placement in all event materials including pre/post emails and guest program
- 1 team building event including meeting space ($1,100 value)
- VIP book distribution experience with the children we serve
- 3 social media mentions
- 12 months of recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers
- Recognition in our newsletter to 70,000+ subscribers
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$15,000 – Pulitzer Prize
Sponsors 928 children with 8 quality books for one year.
- 10 VIP tickets to the event
- Prominent day-of event recognition to 200+ local supporters
- Logo placement in all event materials including pre/post emails and guest program
- VIP book distribution experience with the children we serve
- Recognition on our social media and website
- 12 months of recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers
- Recognition in our newsletter to 70,000+ subscribers
$7,500 – Newbery Medal
Sponsors 469 children with 8 quality books for one year.
- 8 VIP tickets to the event
- Prominent day-of event recognition to 200+ local supporters
- Logo placement in all event materials including pre/post emails and guest program
- 1 team building event including meeting space
- 2 Social media mentions
- 12 months of recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers
- Recognition in our newsletter to 70,000+ subscribers
- Recognition on our website
$5,000 – Caldecott Medal
Sponsors 313 children with 8 quality books for one year.
- 6 VIP tickets to the event
- Logo placement in the event program to 200+ local supporters
- 2 social media mentions
- Recognition in our newsletter to 70+ supporters