SUPPORT SBF

Each year, the Savannah Book Festival welcomes thousands of readers to downtown Savannah for a free celebration of the written word. This is our gift to the community, and it’s only possible because of the incredible generosity of our supporters.

Your belief in the power of books is what makes the Savannah Book Festival possible. The heart of our mission is a commitment we share with you, our generous community of supporters.

A remarkable 90% of our annual revenue comes directly from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors like you. Your incredible generosity is more than a donation; it is the vital force that allows us to champion authors, inspire readers of all ages, and keep Festival Saturday free and open to everyone. We simply could not do this work without your partnership.

What Your Support Makes Possible

Your contributions directly sustain:

Community engagement efforts, such as author presentations, panels, and collaborative programs with local partners
Free public programming on Festival Saturday, with 35+ authors speaking across multiple venues
SBF@Schools and SBF@Elementary Schools, our outreach program connecting authors with thousands of local students in middle schools, high schools, colleges—and now elementary schools
Logistical and operational support that keeps the Festival running smoothly for authors and attendees
Special events for authors, including travel and accommodations that make participation possible

Ways to Support SBF

The Savannah Book Festival is a celebration of stories and the people who love them. Each year, we bring thousands of passionate readers together for a vibrant, unforgettable literary event in our beautiful, historic, downtown locations.

We champion authors, inspire readers of all ages, and make the transformative power of books accessible to everyone. We believe every great story starts with a curious reader. We create a community where curiosity sparks, imaginations ignite, and the magic of the written word is a shared gift.

Join us to celebrate authors, discover new ideas, and experience the joy of a good book together.

We invite you to join our literary community in a variety of ways:

DONATE

Please consider a one-time gift today, or join our community of committed supporters by making a recurring monthly donation. Your sustained support provides us with a reliable foundation, allowing us to plan for the future and expand our mission in Savannah.

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Become a Sponsor

Your support directly fuels our mission to keep Festival Saturday free and open to everyone, and keep authors in local classrooms. You are a champion of authors, a benefactor of literacy, and a vital partner in our work. We invite you to join us in celebrating the written word and making a lasting impact on our community.

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Join the Literati

Membership gives you early access to tickets, priority seating at those events, and invitations to exclusive member-only gathering. Most importantly, your contribution directly supports our mission, fueling our educational programs and ensuring Festival Saturday remains a free community event for everyone to enjoy.

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Volunteer

Be part of our success story. Our four-day literary celebration brings together some of the finest authors and most passionate readers in the country. This event is made possible by the dedication of over 200 volunteers. We can’t do it without you. This is your opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers, authors, and community leaders. Join our team and make a lasting impact on our Festival and our city.

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Planned Giving

Leave a literary legacy that can last a lifetime and beyond. By including the Savannah Book Festival in your long-term plans, you ensure the stories you love will continue to inspire future generations. A planned gift is a powerful way to support our mission and secure the Festival’s future. Your gift helps to provide a permanent foundation for our educational programs and the celebration of literature.

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Matching Gifts

Double your impact through your employer’s gift-matching program. Your support for the Savannah Book Festival can go twice as far! Many employers offer a matching gift program, and it is a simple, powerful way to multiply your generosity and provide crucial support for our mission. A matching gift from your company means your donation—and its impact—is doubled. This funding helps us champion authors, inspire readers, and keep Festival Saturday a free and accessible community event.

Donating through your employer’s program is easy. Follow these simple steps to make your gift go further:

Check with your employer: Contact your Human Resources or benefits department to see if they have a matching gift program.
Submit the form: Fill out the necessary form from your company and include a copy of your gift receipt.
We handle the rest: Send us the completed form, and we’ll take it from there to secure the matching funds.

Taking this simple step creates twice the impact for the Savannah Book Festival.

As a federally recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID #20-5945596), all contributions to Savannah Book Festival, Inc. are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Whether you give your time, your resources, or your enthusiasm, we are deeply grateful. Together, we can ensure that Savannah remains a city that celebrates books, authors, and the stories that connect us all.

Thank you for supporting the Savannah Book Festival!