What are the guidelines for a donation request?

Who is eligible to submit a donation request?

What kinds of donations may be requested?

Who decides if my request is supplied?

How do I submit a request?

What should I include in my request?

How can I help promote my request to potential donors?

What should I do if I don't receive my books?

What are the guidelines for a donation request?

• The individual making the request must post a profile page to identify themselves
• Requests should be for a clearly defined literacy project, event, or situation.
   

Who is eligible to submit a donation request?

• Parents, teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, home schoolers, and adult literacy coaches.
• Any child or adult who needs a book to help them learn to read.

What kinds of donations may be requested?

• Books or Gift Certificates for achievement awards or prizes.
• Open requests for general stock to fill or replenish library shelves.
• Specific titles for classroom use or to replace lost books in libraries.
• Textbooks for classrooms.
   

Who decides if my request is supplied?

• Individual donors choose the requests they wish to sponsor.
• ChildrensBookMarket will honor requests with available DonorMart fund pool

How do I submit a request?

• Register with ChildrensBookMarket.com, post your profile page.
• From the DonorMart, use the 'Navigate DonorMart' drop-down menu and click on the Place Ad link. 
• Select the Request Ad Type.
• Fill out the Request Ad describing your request in detail.
• Upload up to six images to help potential donors understand your situation.
• Once your registration information and your donation request has been reviewed, your request will be posted to the Mart in the category you chose.
   

What should I include in my request?

• A clear definition of what you are requesting (may include specific titles, general subjects, book quantities, gift certificate quantities, reading levels, book types, languages, etc.).
• A statement explaining the need and how the requested items will be used.
• Some background information about the situation.
• Some biographical information about you and the recipients including photographs if possible.

Describe your request in an easy conversational manner and help the potential donor understand the impact their donation will have on literacy in your situation.

How can I help promote my request to potential donors?

• Print out your request and distribute copies to community bulletin boards and local businesses.
• Use the "Mail This Ad To A Friend" link on your request ad to notify friends, colleagues, community leaders, and other potential donors.
• Send out press releases to local media announcing your participation in the ChildrensBookMarket's DonorMart and include the most important details of your request.
• Advise that your project is tax-deductible, if applicable, and that you will provide a receipt upon request.

What should I do if I don't receive my books?
All donations are strictly between the donor and the recipient, however notify the administrator of the problem.  If the books are lost or damaged in the mail, you can relist your ad.