Learn how to write the best donation request letters to secure support for your nonprofit, including six templates to get started. Looking for an easy way to create fundraising letters?This guide and free templates empower you to effectively communicate needs and inspire support! These letters are either handwritten or typed and used to ask for monetary donations, inkind donations, sponsorships, auction items, volunteers and more. Try our free donation request letter templates! Download our standard template or check out our example letters for events, auctions, schools, and more. Contributions to New York State charities. Are you a nonresident of New York State and want to make a donation to a New York State charity? Call 718-729-2171 when you arrive at the dock. Once we receive your value, a tax donation letter will be provided within 1-2 weeks of your donation.