Jain Spirit 2003 12 No 17

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

Page 23

Q&A
whose task is to raise new subscribers and keep the existing ones and generate new advertisers. You can make her work easier by renewing on time and sending new subscriptions or advertisements - her email is marketing@jainspirit.com We would also like you to request other Jain organisations to help us market the magazine and inform people about it.
7. How is Jain Spirit funded?
Jain Spirit is a charity, reliant on donations and the goodwill of the community to fund the publication. This has been the main source of funding so far. A few people have been very generous with their support. We would like to widen this support base by inviting readers to donate and/or to advertise in the magazine to enable it to grow and become self-financing in the long term. Our resources are strictly limited and we rely on a large number of selfless volunteers and well-wishers.
8. Why is it a charity?
The primary aim is to educate, share and inform, not to profit or exploit. Hence charity was felt to be the most appropriate model for this.
9. How many subscribers do you have?
We have over two thousand subscribers, and a readership of nearly 10,000. This number varies depending on renewals and new subscribers. We urge all our readers to renew at the earliest
SOAS Events
SOAS (School of Oriental & African Studies), part of the University of London, is pleased to announce that its 4th Annual Lecture on Jainism will be held on Tuesday 16 March 2004, from 6-8 p.m. in the School's Brunei Gallery. This year's distinguished guest lecturer will be Professor Nalini Balbir from Paris.
In addition, the 6th Jaina Studies Workshop at SOAS, entitled 'JAIN DOCTRINES AND DIALOGUES' will be held on Wednesday 17 March 2004 on the School premises.
SOAS is located in Russell Square in London. For further information, visit www.soas.ac.uk
Education International 2010_03
Forthcoming Events
10
possible date and not wait for reminders, as all this adds to the cost and resource burden of the charity. If possible, take out a standing order or a five-year subscription and you will not have to fill out any more forms!
10. How can individuals help?
There are various schemes for donation, the partnership one being our most popular. If you donate £500 or more a year or equivalent, you can become a partner in the Jain Spirit vision and your name/s would be published in the magazine. You can also advertise your trade or business and thereby become a part of the family of Jain Spirit well-wishers.
11. What are your advertising rates?
£250 for a quarter page, £500 for half a page and £1000 for a full page; all in four colour. We give a 10% discount on block bookings of four issues. Your advert will reach readers all over the world and we actively encourage them to be loyal to our advertisers. It is a very good way of co-branding, attaching your business reputation to the high quality of Jain Spirit.
12. How can we contact you?
You may contact Atul Shah at UK 01206-500037 or email editor@jainspirit.com
PHOTO CAPTIONS
1. Board of Directors Meeting
2. Headquarters in Colchester, England
3. Editor keeping in touch
4. Cartoonist Mike Turner
5. Photo-editor James Maturin-Baird previewing a photo
6. Eszter Zaborsky proof-reading the text
7. News Editor Falguni Patel
8. Mira Shah marketing through the internet
9. Printing Stage - photo by Dinodia
10. Heather Heath posting the magazine to subscribers
11. The Final Product arrives at your doorstep
Photos: James Maturin-Baird / Atul Shah
JAINSPIR
December 2003 February 2004 Jain Spirit
21