The 2025 Spring Sprint: Fuel the Future of Bibliography!
Tell the world you’re a bibliographer with a limited-edition tote bag when you donate $125 or more!
The Bibliographical Society of America is excited to announce our ‘2025 Spring Sprint,’ a new fundraising initiative aimed at raising $15,000 by July 1st. This crucial effort will directly support the administration of our fellowship program, fund critical community-driven events, and fuel the work of over 75 volunteers who work to realize our mission.
This year has been exceptional for the BSA, marked by significant growth in membership and unprecedented support for our annual meeting. This momentum underscores the vital role the Society plays in advancing the study of books and bibliography. Scroll down to explore this season’s exciting offerings: a special virtual event featuring BSA Dorothy Porter Wesley Fellow Katie Mitchell (owner, Good Books ATL) and Alvin Patrick (CBS News) on 12 May, and a limited edition tote to thank donors of $125 or more. Join us to celebrate our bibliographical community and make sure we have the resources we need to do what we do!
Spring into support: your donation makes a difference
Fuel the future of bibliography: give now! ↑
In these uncertain economic times, your contribution is more important than ever. While our endowment provides a strong foundation, fundraisers like this are crucial to ensuring we can continue empowering researchers, building community around the book, and keeping our projects thriving.
Ways to give:
Online with your credit card: bibsocamer.org/donate
Text-to-give: Text BIBSOCAMER to 53-555
Send a check, make a QCD, or donate stock: learn more at bibsocamer.org/donate/ways-to-give
Give $125, get a limited edition tote bag as our thank you for your gift! ↑
Tell the world you’re a bibliographer with a limited-edition tote bag when you donate $125 or more! Your generous, tax-deductible donation by 1 July will help the BSA award more than $40,000 in Fellowship awards this season and reach our $15,000 fundraising goal for the third quarter.
Why $125? It’s the average gift we received last year, demonstrating the collective power of our community. By maintaining this level of support, we can ensure the continuation of our vital programs. Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact, but gifts of $125 or more unlock this special thank-you gift. Join us in making a difference this spring!
Ways to give:
Online with your credit card: bibsocamer.org/donate
Text-to-give: Text BIBSOCAMER to 53-555
Send a check, make a QCD, or donate stock: learn more at bibsocamer.org/donate/ways-to-give
Prose to the People: A Spring Sprint Book Launch Celebration ↑
Join us for a special virtual fundraising event as part of our 2025 Spring Sprint! We’re celebrating the launch of Katie Mitchell’s Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores and inspiring crucial donations for the BSA Annual Fund.
Date: Monday, May 12th
Time: 5-6pm Eastern
Location: Zoom Webinar (Online Event)
Katie Mitchell, the 2023 Dorothy Porter Wesley Fellow, will be interviewed by Alvin Patrick, executive producer of the Race and Culture Unit and Content Development & Integration for CBS News. In this intimate discussion, Alvin and Katie will explore Katie’s research process and uncover the stories behind her book. BSA President Kinohi Nishikawa will open the event and moderate a Q&A session. Your participation directly supports our goal to raise $15,000 by July 1st.
This event directly supports the BSA Annual Fund, a key part of our 2025 Spring Sprint initiative. Funds raised will support fellowship awards, staff salaries and benefits, and small grants for bibliographical events.
Suggested Donation: $25
Special Offer: Donors of $125 or more will receive a limited-edition thank-you tote bag.
How to RSVP: Register and make your donation on our website!
Special Features: Live Q&A with Katie Mitchell and Alvin Patrick, moderated by BSA President Kinohi Nishikawa.
Alvin Patrick, CBS News
