Sponsor GCLS
Partner with the Leading Organization Dedicated to Sapphic Literature
The Golden Crown Literary Society brings together readers, writers, publishers, narrators, booksellers, educators, and literary professionals from across North America and beyond.
By sponsoring GCLS, your organization helps advance the visibility and quality of sapphic literature while connecting with a passionate, engaged, and loyal community.
Whether you are interested in supporting our annual conference, the Goldie Awards, educational initiatives, or year-round programming, sponsorship provides an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to diverse voices and meaningful storytelling.
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Why Sponsor GCLS?
Reach a Dedicated Literary Audience
GCLS serves a community of readers, writers, publishers, editors, audiobook narrators, booksellers, librarians, and literary professionals who are passionate about sapphic literature.
Demonstrate Your Values
Sponsorship shows your commitment to literary excellence, diversity, inclusion, education, and community.
Build Meaningful Connections
Our programs create opportunities for sponsors to engage directly with attendees, authors, readers, and industry professionals.
Support a Growing Literary Community
Your sponsorship helps ensure that sapphic stories continue to be written, published, recognized, and celebrated.
Who We Reach
GCLS serves:
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Readers
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Authors
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Publishers
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Editors
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Audiobook Narrators
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Booksellers
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Librarians
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Literary Agents
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Educators
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Students
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Literary Professionals
Community Highlights
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More than 20 years serving the sapphic literary community
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Annual Goldie Awards recognizing excellence in literature
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Annual conference bringing together literary professionals and readers
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Educational initiatives supporting writers and creators
Sponsorship Opportunities
Annual Conference
Support one of the largest gatherings focused on sapphic literature.
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Keynote Sponsorship
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Welcome Reception Sponsorship
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Awards Gala Sponsorship
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Conference Program Sponsorship
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Lanyard Sponsorship
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Scholarship Sponsorship
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Community Event Sponsorship
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Goldie Awards
Help celebrate excellence in sapphic literature.
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Category Sponsorship
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Awards Gala Sponsorship
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Special Award Sponsorship
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Winner Recognition Sponsorship
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Education
Support the next generation of writers and literary professionals.
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Educational Program Sponsorship
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Workshop Sponsorship
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Mentorship Support
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Scholarship Funding
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Community & Outreach
Support initiatives that strengthen and expand the sapphic literary community throughout the year.
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Community Programs
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Outreach Initiatives
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Resource Development
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Accessibility Efforts
Recognition & Benefits
Sponsor benefits may include:
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Logo placement on the GCLS website
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Recognition in conference materials
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Social media promotion
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Newsletter recognition
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Event signage
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Program acknowledgments
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Complimentary registrations or event access (where applicable)
Benefits vary by sponsorship level and program.
Current Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to the organizations, businesses, and individuals whose support helps advance our mission.
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Become a Sponsor
We welcome conversations with organizations of all sizes.
If you are interested in sponsoring GCLS or would like to discuss a customized sponsorship package, we would love to hear from you.
[Contact the Sponsorship Team]