Support the Juniper Institute
The Juniper Institute could not thrive without support from its community near and far. The contributions of our sponsors and donors have made it possible for many talented writers to participate in the Institute over the last 22 years. We want to offer sincere thanks to the donors, colleagues, friends, and members of the English Department at UMass Amherst who have supported the Juniper Institute over the years. Whether you’ve attended one of our summer reading series events, sat in on a panel discussion with our esteemed guests, written a letter of recommendation for an undergraduate or graduate student who has applied to work or teach with Juniper, or nominated a writer to attend, you have helped make the Institute possible. As we approach the 22nd year of our Juniper Summer Writing Institute for adults and the 20th anniversary of the Juniper Institute for Young Writers, we’re grateful to be a part of the literary community in the English Department at UMass Amherst. We recognize your demonstrated commitment to supporting literature and those who wish to study it. We are deeply appreciative.
As arts organizations and publicly-funded arts programming are facing cuts, institutions of higher education are losing federal funding, books are being banned, and free speech is being threatened daily, we’re steadfast in our mission to prioritize affordable and inspiring programming for writers of all ages who value what prose, poetry, word, image, fiction, essay, memoir and autobiography can do.
There are several ways for you to offer support for our programming:
- Make a secure online donation to our program. To ensure your donation reaches the Juniper Institute, double-check that the drop-down menu under Fund Designation says “Juniper Initiative.”
- Word-of-mouth continues to be our greatest recruitment tool. We now have Juniper Tee-Shirts available for purchase online. Help us spread the word in style!
We also welcome new sponsorship inquiries to support our adult and Young Writer programs. Please contact Betsy Wheeler, Director, at (413) 545-8988 to discuss your support.
Thank you!
Your Impact
Thanks in part to gifts from our donors, scholarship awardees have the unique opportunity to not only expand their literary community, but to also develop new approaches to their craft and explore new ways of thinking. Juniper is a hub for expression and wild invention where writers gain confidence in their work. Participants leave Juniper with the inspiration to continue their writing pursuits. Your donations leave a lasting impact beyond each participant’s final workshop, craft session or manuscript consultation.
Due to your donation, I was able to meet and befriend people who shared the same interests as me. With these new people in my life, I will forever have someone who is willing to read my work and give me honest feedback. – Juniper Scholarship Recipient
As I enter the second year of my MFA, I’m grateful to be carrying the lessons I learned at Juniper into the final year of my program. I’m currently working on a book of stories and a novel, and I’m excited to move forward with the wisdom of the Juniper faculty and participants in mind. Thank you for your support of emerging writers — I’m grateful for your generosity. – Juniper Scholarship Recipient
In receiving this scholarship, I truly felt that someone believed in me and my writing, and that someone had faith in what I had to say. Thank you for your support, for believing in me, and for giving me the opportunity to have all of these wonderful life-changing experiences. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. – Juniper Scholarship Recipient