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Supporting Literacy Through Independent Publishing: The CIPA Partnership

Our Shared Mission

The CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation (CIPA ELF) and the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA) work hand-in-hand to advance literacy and education throughout Colorado and beyond. As sister organizations within the CIPA ecosystem, we share a unified commitment to fostering reading, supporting independent authors, and strengthening communities through the power of books.

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How We Support Each Other

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CIPA ELF's Foundation Work:

  • Sponsors the prestigious annual EVVY Book Awards, celebrating excellence in independent publishing

  • Coordinates volunteer programs where CIPA authors visit schools, libraries, hospitals, and senior centers

  • Provides educational resources and literacy support to underserved communities

  • Operates as a tax-exempt public charity dedicated to child and adult literacy initiatives

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CIPA's Commercial Support:

  • Serves as the primary sales platform for books created by members of the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors

  • Generates revenue streams that help sustain the broader CIPA mission

  • Provides marketing and distribution channels for independent publishers and authors

  • Creates a marketplace that directly benefits the authors who volunteer through CIPA ELF programs

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Why CIPA ELF Donors Should Join CIPA

When you donate to CIPA ELF, you're investing in literacy and education. By also becoming a member of the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA), you:

  1. Amplify Your Impact - Your book purchases directly support the same independent authors who volunteer their time for CIPA ELF's literacy programs

  2. Create Sustainable Support - Every purchase helps generate ongoing revenue that supports both organizations' missions, making your one-time donation have lasting effects

  3. Access Quality Content - Discover award-winning books from EVVY Award recipients and other members of the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors, ensuring your reading choices align with your charitable values

  4. Build Community - Connect with like-minded readers and supporters who share your commitment to literacy and independent publishing

  5. Maximize Tax Benefits - Your donations to CIPA ELF are tax-deductible, while your CIPA membership provides ongoing value and supports the same cause

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A Partnership That Works

Together, CIPA ELF and the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA) create a complete ecosystem where charitable giving, commercial success, and community impact intersect. Your support of both organizations ensures that:

  • Authors have platforms to share their work AND give back to their communities

  • Literacy programs receive both funding and volunteer expertise

  • Independent publishing thrives while serving educational goals

  • Communities benefit from both free programming and access to quality books

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Join us in building a more literate community—

donate to CIPA ELF and become a member of CIPA today.

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