Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

$15,030
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150% of $10,000 goal
42
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This campaign ended on December 01, 2020, but you can still make a gift to University of Dayton by clicking here!
About

The Project

The Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop is building its endowment to help keep the workshop affordable for writers. Registration fees cover less than half the cost of operating the biennial workshop. For every dollar donated, an anonymous donor will double your contribution, up to $10,000. 

Who We Are

The Writer magazine named the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop the best writing conference in Ohio and "THE conference for humor writers." Since the first workshop in 2000, literally thousands of writers, inspired by Erma's humor and humanity, have gathered to laugh and learn from the likes of Dave Barry, Gail Collins, Phil Donahue, Nancy Cartwright, Alan Zweibel, Lisa Scottoline and more. It's the only workshop in the country devoted to both humor and human interest writing.

The Impact

One writer dubs the workshop the “Woodstock of Humor.” Another calls it a “utopia” for writers. Many say it’s life changing. Empowering. And, yes, even magical. Writers tell us they gained the confidence, writing know-how and connections to publish books, write essays for The New York Times and other national outlets, perform stand-up comedy, secure speaking engagements and submit work for anthologies. University of Dayton students have been inspired by the presenters and attendees they’ve met from across the nation.

What Your Gifts Will Do

If we had to charge all our expenses to workshop attendees, our registration fee would more than double. That’s why we need your support. Earnings from the endowment supplement our operating budget, allowing us to keep the registration fee low and to bring in national-caliber presenters. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Be an Erma champion and spread the news! Please help us honor Erma's legacy and inspire writers for generations to come.

You have our heartfelt gratitude.

Updates
DC Stanfa Memorial Writers' Award: Continuing to Crowdfund!

Thank you for sharing and donating to the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop through this crowdfunding page! 

We are continuing to raise funds for the DC Stanfa Memorial Writers' Award.

The fall 2022 crowdfunding page raising funds for the DC Stanfa Memorial Writers' Award is accepting donations today, November 1, through December 1, 2022.  

To visit the page and make your gift, click here

Thank you for your support!

838 days ago by Emily Baldwin
DC Stanfa Memorial Writers' Award

Thank you for sharing and donating to the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop through this crowdfunding page! 

Some exciting news to share: The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop is collaborating with the late DC Stanfa’s family to help writers with financial need attend the popular biennial workshop at the University of Dayton. The award honors DC, an author, humorist and longtime attendee, who died unexpectedly in January.

The crowdfunding page raising funds for the DC Stanfa Memorial Writers' Award is accepting donations today, October 20, through Giving Tuesday on November 30, 2021. 

To visit the page and make your gift, click here

Thank you for your support!

1215 days ago by Emily Baldwin
Soaring High

Good morning, generous supporters!

When the clock struck midnight on #GivingTuesday, our campaign had attracted $15,030 in gifts to benefit the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop endowment fund.

That’s quite an amazing feat, given our times. But given your generosity and imagination for the possibilities for our workshop, it’s not surprising that we hit a whopping 150 percent of our $10,000 goal. I’m especially grateful to an anonymous donor who doubled every contribution.

You are supporting Erma’s legacy of laughter — and the dreams of writers. Together, we are working together to cultivate new generations of writers who will see the world through the lens of humor and humanity — just as Erma did.

Thank you your support and friendship.

With deep gratitude,

Teri Rizvi
Founder and Director, Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop

erma@udayton.edu

1537 days ago by Teri Rizvi
We've Topped 90 Percent!

Hello, generous supporters!

Our crowdfunding campaign ends at midnight, and we're sprinting to the finish line. We've just topped 90 percent of our goal, thanks to your generosity. 

Please consider creating an #UNselfie (templates here) and posting on social media and/or sharing the news of our campaign with other writers and Erma aficionados. Here's the link

With gratitude,

Teri Rizvi
Director, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop
erma@udayton.edu

1538 days ago by Teri Rizvi
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