The board of directors of the Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation has created a year-end matching gift challenge that aims to raise $50,000 to be sure to every book and comic person gets the help they need. The effort, under which every donation, up to a total of $6,000, will be matched, is being made in honor of outgoing board member and Writers House literary agent Steven Malk, in recognition of his service and generosity to Binc.
Board vice-president Michael Jacobs said, "Steven's dedication to Binc and to book and comic book sellers has been of note and has inspired me and my colleagues on the Binc board to raise this matching fund in his honor. He is a terrific colleague and a bookselling industry beacon of hope and generosity."
This year Binc's average financial assistance grant has gone up nearly 12%, or $274, to $2,333. Costs are rising, and the need is, too. Every gift, no matter the size, will push Binc closer to its $200,000 year-end campaign goal.
Libro.fm is also offering a challenge. Anyone who gives $50 or more gets one audiobook credit; give $100 or more and get two audiobook credits; give $250 or more and get three audiobook credits. The Libro.fm offer is available through December 31.