Ingram Backs Binc on Giving Tuesday and Continues with the 12 Days of Giving

Nashville, Tenn. -- Ingram Publisher Services LLC, an Ingram company, supports bookstores and booksellers during Giving Tuesday with a donation of over $10,000 to Binc on behalf of its publishing clients, including those with Publishers Group West®, Consortium®, Two Rivers Distribution™, Ingram Academic™ and Ingram Publisher Services®. 

“Binc has tremendous impact on the book industry, and its efforts helped boost the morale of our community. Binc is truly the ‘booksellers’ safety net’ in times of need,” said Mark Ouimet, VP and General Manager for Ingram Publisher Services, Publishers Group West and Consortium. “We believe the best way to thank our publishers for an amazing year is by honoring them in the most positive way possible with a donation in their honor to Binc.”

Since 1996, Binc (Book Industry Charitable Foundation) has provided over $6.6 million in support to more than 7,400 booksellers and their families.

"As more and more booksellers find Binc and the need for financial assistance expands, we are fortunate to have longtime supporters like Ingram who has been with us from the beginning to support booksellers,” said Pamela French, Binc's Executive Director. "Ingram's support over the years has helped over 30 booksellers and their families with everything from disaster relief to major medical expenses and homelessness prevention. I extend our gratitude on behalf of all booksellers." 

 “During this charitable season, we encourage our publishing cohorts to direct their attention to those working on the frontlines of selling books,” said Sabrina McCarthy, VP and General Manager – Two Rivers, Ingram Academic and international sales. “This year was particularly hard for many bookstores and booksellers due to unpredictable circumstances like natural disasters and severe medical issues.”

The Twelve Days of Giving series begins on Giving Tuesday. Ingram and Binc will collaborate to share real stories of assistance as reminder of how our support to Binc truly makes a difference. You can follow along and read these stories on the Ingram blog.

If you are interested in further helping communities affected by natural disasters, please feel free to make a monetary donation here. All proceeds will go to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc).

Launched in 2012, Giving Tuesday aims to focus the conversation on giving efforts and to spark conversations about those doing good for the world.

About Ingram | www.ingramcontent.com

The world is reading and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, VitalSource Technologies LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, and Tennessee Book Company LLC.

About The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation

The Book Industry Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that coordinates charitable programs to strengthen the bookselling community. Established in 1996, the core program provides assistance to bookstore employees who have a demonstrated financial need arising from severe hardship and/or emergency circumstances. Since its inception, the organization has provided more than $6.5 million in financial assistance and scholarships to more than 7,400 families. Support for the Foundation’s programs and services comes from all sectors of the book industry.

The Book Industry Charitable Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the bookselling community through charitable programs that support employees and their families. The Foundation was imagined and built by booksellers and proudly continues to be their safety net. It is our vision to be a caring community of book people.

Additional information can be found at http://www.bincfoundation.org.