Show Your Love
Donate to the Festival
You might not know that Librissimi has no direct funding, budget or income.
We need your support, there are many ways to help:
- Send a donation – no amount is too small!
- Purchase an ad in the program booklet (deadline April 15)
- Donate an item for our Silent Auction on Opening Night!
The festival happens only thanks to support from Villa Charities and Comites who generously provide space, physical and human resources, contribute to the opening reception, cover program printing, and a few other things (Thank you!)
All the festival organizers are hard-working, dedicated volunteers who receive no compensation. All the authors, panelists and presenters donate their time.
Librissimi’s only income thus far has been the fees paid by the vendors in the Mercatino (thank you, Vendors!) That helps pay things such as paper signage, small equipment rental, some food for the volunteers on the days of the festival.
As a result of this, there are no photographers, no durable signage, no social media people, no frills, no travel support for invited authors.
This year we decided to make an effort to put on a show with musicians and equipment, and reach a wider audience with printed materials in the community, you might start seeing our poster out there!
We are very grateful to have inspired donations and sponsorships (check them out here.) Alas, it’s not enough. On opening night we will have a very cool Silent Auction and hope guests will be inspired to bid. But we still need support to get there.
Send a Donation
We are grateful for all donations, no amount is too small. Please send your donation by e-transfer to admin AT librissimi.ca. Please send a separate e-mail providing the security answer, as well as your first and last name and e-mail address for acknowledgment as Community Donor and for the receipt (sorry, no tax receipts).
Advertise in the Program Booklet
A great way to show your support and promote your business!
- Full Page Ad: $400
- Half-Page: $250
- Logo Listing: $150
The booklet is always a keepsake of the Festival featuring design, artwork as well as useful information and festival programming. It is distributed at the event. Please write to ciao AT librissimi.ca for information and to book your spot. Artwork deadline April 15th.
Donate an Item for the Silent Auction
We are hosting a silent auction during opening night. Some of the items donated inlcude wine, gift baskets, even furniture!
If you want to help but are unable to offer a financial donation, consider donating an item that can be offered up for auction. Drop us a line at ciao AT librissimi.ca