building support for South Asian and diasporic writing
DesiLit is a non-profit organization, inviting tax-deductible memberships from supporters of South Asian and diaspora literature.

Membership fees in 2006 will primarily go to supporting our new online literary magazine, scheduled to be published biannually in spring and fall. All funds raised will go directly to magazine costs (hosting expenses and paying contributors); the magazine is staffed entirely by volunteers. Funds will also go to supporting a bimonthly reading series in Chicago.

DesiLit members will receive invitations to exclusive events with authors (such as a private brunch with author Indu Sundaresan in Chicago in January), discounted admission to DesiLit events across the country, as well as the happy knowledge that they are directly contributing to the growth and cultivation of South Asian and diaspora literature.

DesiLit is in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status; in the interim, the SLF, a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is serving as a fiscal agent for DesiLit.

Thank you for your generous contribution in support of South Asian and diaspora authors and their writing!

DesiLit Founding Membership ($100, limited to 100 founders):

DesiLit Insitutional Membership ($50):

DesiLit Adult Membership ($30):

DesiLit Student/Senior Membership ($20):

Checkout:

Alternatively, send a check or money order to:

    Speculative Literature Foundation
    P.O. Box 1693
    Dubuque, IA 52004-1693

(Please note that money sent by check will take a little longer to process; be sure to include an e-mail address where we can contact you regarding further information. Thank you!)

NOTE: In the case of financial hardship, membership is offered on a sliding scale. To apply for special consideration, send an e-mail outlining your case to info@desilit.org. We will accommodate you if we possibly can.

Of course, DesiLit welcomes tax-deductible donations in any amount, from $5 to $5000.

DesiLit Founding Members:

  • Alex Gurevich
  • Minal Hajratwala
  • Jed Hartman
  • Mary Anne Mohanraj
  • Azam Nizamuddin
  • Dr. Manoj Waikar
  • Sarla Waikar
  • Dr. Vasant Waikar
  • Kevin Whyte
DesiLit 2006 Members:

  • Devi Bhaduri
  • Aroon Chaddha
  • Vishwa Chandra
  • Anita Chandwaney
  • Sapna Gupta
  • Summer Pervez
  • Anu Sharma
  • Sachin Waikar
DesiLit 2007 Members:

  • Devi Bhaduri
  • Aroon Chaddha
  • Vishwa Chandra
  • Anita Chandwaney
  • Sapna Gupta
  • Summer Pervez
  • Anu Sharma
  • Sachin Waikar
DesiLit 2008 Members:

2005 Sponsors

Sapphire Circle

Alex Gurevich
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Northwestern University's South Asian Law Students' Association (SALSA)

Marble Circle

Dr. Vasant and Sarla Waikar
Roosevelt University's MFA Program in Creative Writing
South Asian Students Assocation (SASA) of the University of Chicago

Alabaster Circle

Azam Nizamuddin
SAPAC (South Asian Progressive Action Collective)
University of Illinois at Chicago's English Department

Sandalwood Circle DePaul University's English Department
Jed Hartman
Dr. Manoj Waikar

Supporter

Uday Jodhpurkar
Yatendra M. and Uma Y. Shah
Dr. Kapildeo and Kiran Sinha Dr. Avinash Waiker
Sam Waltzer

Please do remember to request your corporation's matching funds.
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