I contacted a Teen Read WeekCorporate Sponsor and Promotional Partner, but they would not donate anything to my organization. What role does a sponsor play?
YALSA is a non-profit association that relies on sponsorships to help fund our efforts to plan and promote Teen Read Weekat a national level. A corporate sponsorship for Teen Read Week means that the corporation provides support directly to YALSA so it can fund Teen Read Week. Unfortunately, it does not mean that they will financially support each organization that plans to celebrate Teen Read Week. We encourage you to approach local businesses in your community and ask if they are willing to donate money, goods, or time towards your local events. Be sure to remind them that their donation is tax deductible!
