This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Writing a Fundraising Letter Write to your audience Use ``you'' and not ``I'' Tell a story that involves a real person or situation Clearly explain the benefits Be clear about what you are asking for and when Make it short and simple Additionally make it easy to read
Substantiation. If you want to take a charitable contribution deduction on your income-tax return, you need to substantiate your gifts. You must have the charity's written acknowledgment for any charitable deduction of $250 or more. A canceled check is not enough to support your deduction.
Explain what the funds will be used for and the impact the donation will have. Establish a personal connection. Share why this cause is meaningful to you and how it has impacted your life or the lives of others you know. This helps build an emotional connection with the reader. Use a conversational tone.
Craft a concise, direct donation message by clearly stating your cause, the impact of donations, and specific calls-to-action with emotional language. For example: "Your $25 gift provides a week of meals for a family in need. Text FEED to 55555 to More Meals today!"
Donor Salutation: Address your donor by their preferred name. Decide whether you prefer a formal salutation such as “Dear Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith,” or a more informal one like “Hi Rick.”
Explain what the funds will be used for and the impact the donation will have. Establish a personal connection. Share why this cause is meaningful to you and how it has impacted your life or the lives of others you know. This helps build an emotional connection with the reader. Use a conversational tone.
I'm writing to ask you to support me and my cause/project/etc.. Just a small donation of amount can help me accomplish task/reach a goal/etc.. Your donation will go toward describe exactly what the contribution will be used for. When possible, add a personal connection to tie the donor to the cause.
Employees make regular donations to charity. Charities appealed for donations of food and clothing for victims of the hurricane.