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Many contact us for our involvement and support in their child molestation/abuse and/or domestic violence causes through author appearances or speaking engagements. We will gladly donate a percentage of the net sales from an event, but here are some suggestions to raise much larger amounts for your organization:

ü  Locate and procure one or more sponsors (firm, company, donor, your church) to fund the purchase of a quantity of books for donation and distribution to your charitable organization. It is imperative that the sponsor is able to realize a tax deduction for their part in the fund raiser. You must be able to provide them with proof of a legal tax deduction. If you choose to have an author appearance, contact Carolyn to confirm her availability for the date and time you have chosen. Remember, author events mean your group keeps more of the donated funds.

 

ü  Explain to the sponsor their donation will purchase books to be donated. Give them information on the charity benefiting from the event (women’s abuse shelter, free legal services, domestic violence awareness group, etc.). Be sure to utilize information about the author to draw attention, i.e. she has appeared on nationally syndicated television, public broadcast and other radio programs, numerous print media, etc. You may be able to obtain multiple sponsors, with each sponsor committing to fund the purchase of a portion of the bulk order. We find that offering a copy of the book to the sponsor, as well as to those in attendance at the event, draws a greater interest and higher number of attendees. The more books purchased, the more money you make!

 

ü  PITCH THE SPONSOR: Ask the sponsor to commit to purchase “X” amount of books at $15.95 each (or you may choose to quote a different price, such as $15.00 per book). Have them submit a check made payable to your organization for payment, and remit directly to you. Tell the sponsor if they provide a label or rubber stamp, their company’s name and information will be placed permanently on the cover or inside the book, recognizing them as the donor. Each book will be personally autographed by the author, if they are donated for an author appearance event. Also, some may order the books for placement at their business or office, for donation to clientele there, such as family law offices or mental health counselors, without an author event being held. You still make a considerable amount, receiving a smaller discounted purchase price per book.

 

ü  DISCOUNT RATES: There is a 20-book minimum purchase required, in order to receive the substantial discounts. Paperback copies of the book list for $15.95 each. An event without author appearance warrants a 35%-40% discount. Author appearance events will receive 40%-45% off the purchase price of the paperback books. For example, 100 books ordered for a book drive will receive a 35% discount off the list price, making the purchase price $10.37. An author appearance such as a book signing or speaking engagement results in a 40%-45% discount, making the purchase price $9.57 per book. (The more books ordered, the better we may reduce our speaker’s fee for the event). Because you will purchase the books at the discounted price, you will retain the balance of the donation made from the donor. For example: A sponsor purchases 100 books at $15.00 each. You receive $1500, purchase 100 books at $9.57 each for an author appearance, and keep the $543.00 difference (less shipping and handling).

 

ü  A podcast interview on Carolyn’s website may be conducted prior to the event with your representative and made available 24/7 on the internet. The sponsor will be mentioned, and if they provide a link and .gif or .jpg copy (with permission) of their logo, they will be posted on the web page containing the podcast. We provide a link to place on their website, your website, and to share with others – all this for their donation. If multiple sponsors are obtained, the listing order will be by sponsors’ number of books donated. Should all give equally, they will be listed alphabetically. The website space is limited, however; so timeliness of their donation may make a difference on whether or not they appear.

 

ü  Through her speaking and appearances, Carolyn motivates others to give and/or participate in such meaningful causes as yours. Rest assured, she is honored and delighted to work closely with you to raise funds in the fight against child molestation/abuse and domestic violence. She will help to contact local media, post press releases, etc., to help gain exposure for your event. Her passion is to get the message contained in ORANGE BLOSSOM WISHES to as many victims of child molestation/abuse, domestic violence, or perhaps even heart disease or depression, as possible.

 

ü  ENJOY! This should be a wonderful experience. Remain focused on the purpose behind it all. You are helping victims who have been molested, abused, battered or beaten to find their own hope, faith and belief for a life truly worth living. And you made the difference. For details regarding orders, contact carolyn@orangeblossomwishes.com or call 863-738-4435.

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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2009's recipient organizations who are receiving books donated for distribution in their area to victims of domestic violence:

If you would would like to help our cause, contact the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in your area for books to be donated.

Hope Haven -  10/10/09 (Savannah, GA)	Abuse Counseling & Treatment - ACT -  10/17/09 (Ft. Myers, FL)	Ocala Rape Crisis-Domestic Violence Center  10/24/09(Ocala, FL)
http://www.hopehavenlc.org	http://actabuse.com
Donor: The Covenant Center - Lakeland, FL	Donors:  Law Offices of Stephanie A. Brunner, Esquire, P.A. Stephanie A. Brunner, Esquire and Staff	Donors:  Anne E. Raduns, PA Altrusa International Inc. of Ocala

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