Questions? Write to emailoutspoken@gmail.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor | $30,000+
$26,500 deductible
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Tickets: 10 VIP Festival Tickets; 10 tickets to Closing Night Performance
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Recognition: "Presented by" credit with name/business logo on all marketing materials, website, and signage for all year-round programming in the 2026/27 OUTspoken season
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VIP Experience: 10 tickets to exclusive cocktail party
STORY CHAMPION | $20,000+
$17,500 deductible
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Tickets: 6 VIP Festival Tickets; 6 tickets to Closing Night Performance
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Recognition: name/business logo on all marketing materials, website, and signage for all year-round programming in the 2026/27 OUTspoken season
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Exclusive Access: 6 tickets to private meet-and-greet reception with featured authors
VOICE AMPLIFIER | $10,000+
$9,000 deductible
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Tickets: 4 VIP Festival Tickets
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Recognition: Name/logo on festival program, website, and select marketing materials throughout the season
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Author Connection: Meet-and-greet opportunity with 2-3 featured author
COMMUNITY BUILDER | $5,000+
$4,500 deductible
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Tickets: 2 VIP Festival Tickets
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Recognition: Name listed in festival program and website
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Invitation to appreciation event
What does the money go toward?
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Support OUTspoken’s mission to foster underrepresented voices in communities year-round
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Offset costs to allow for accessible ticket prices for all OUTspoken community programs
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Support staffing needs for workshops, storytelling classes, in-school events, and festivals
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Provide FREE community programming both at the festival and throughout the year
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Travel, lodging, and stipends for 25+ authors, moderators, and more for festivals
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And much more!
Festival Goals
Foster Community Connections
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Engage locals and visitors
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Facilitate networking and collaborations between authors, readers, educators, and local businesses
Provide platforms for underrepresented voices, enabling diverse perspectives to be heard through readings, discussions, and
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Host storytelling programs where participants can share their personal narratives in a supportive environment
Celebrate Diverse Stories
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Curate thought-provoking panels and discussions on social, political, and cultural topics, encouraging dialogue and exchange of ideas
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Highlight literary diversity: authors from various genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novels, and children's literature) and cultural backgrounds
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Ensure the festival is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability, by offering diverse programming and ensuring physical and virtual accessibility
Make Books & Stories Fun and Accessible
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Create immersive experiences: live readings, performances, and book-to-life experiences
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Host family-friendly activities: workshops, crafts, and storytelling sessions for all ages
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Organize "book-to-life" experiences such as live book readings, theatrical performances, and film adaptations of popular works to bridge the gap between literature and other forms of entertainment
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Provide opportunities for people of all socioeconomic backgrounds to access books
About Outspoken
Stories are for everyone and everyone has a story. OUTspoken is dedicated to amplifying, supporting, and nurturing diverse voices through a variety of dynamic programs and platforms. The organization is committed to celebrating and uplifting authors and storytellers from predominantly underrepresented communities, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other marginalized groups.
OUTspoken's initiatives include a range of impactful programs such as book and writer festivals, educational workshops, storytelling events, and community outreach activities. By providing these platforms, OUTspoken ensures that underrepresented voices have the opportunity to be heard, fostering an inclusive space for creative expression, cultural exchange, and the celebration of diverse narratives that challenge the status quo.
OUTspoken is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID (EIN) 46-1323531.