Fundraising Letter Examples & Templates: Create Compelling Appeals & Raise More Money
Letter #1: Support [City Name]'s EMTs: Donate for a New Ambulance & Equipment
When was the last time you or a loved one needed an ambulance? Our dedicated EMT volunteers in [City Name] are committed to providing top-notch emergency care, but we need your help.
Your donation of $[Amount] will help us purchase a new ambulance and essential equipment for our existing ones. This ensures we can deliver world-class care to our patients when every second counts.
Make your tax-deductible check payable to [Foundation Name]. Your contribution makes a life-saving difference.
Letter #2: Fund the [Choir Name]'s European Tour: Join Us for a Fundraising BBQ
Your past generosity has fueled the [Choir Name]'s cultural programs. We now seek your support to send our talented young singers on a European tour, where they'll share their diverse repertoire of French, German, and Spanish songs.
Join us for a delightful fundraising BBQ on [Date] at [Time] in [Park Name]. Enjoy delicious food and entertainment while contributing to this enriching experience for our youth.
Suggested donation: $[Amount] per person. Can't attend? Donate using the enclosed envelope.
Letter #3: Help [Animal Shelter Name] Continue Saving Lives: Become a Shelter Friend
For over 20 years, [Animal Shelter Name] has matched loving pets with Springfield families, including Mayor [Mayor Name]'s jogging companion and countless others.
This year, our capacity is limited. Your donation of $[Amount] or more makes you a Shelter Friend, granting you 50% off grooming at [Pet Store Name] in June. Donate using the enclosed envelope and check the box for the grooming offer.
Help us keep Springfield's pets safe and loved.
Letter #4: Double Your Impact: Protect Midwest Wetlands with a Donation to [Coalition Name]
Since 1988, the [Coalition Name] has saved thousands of acres of vital bird habitat. We identify threats and help corporations find alternative sites, preventing wetland destruction.
Your tax-deductible donation will double our impact, protecting even more land for over 300 bird species.
Visit our kiosk at [Location] to learn more about our work or donate using the enclosed envelope or by calling [Phone Number].
Letter #5: Give the Gift of Health: Donate to [Children's Hospital Name] Today
Since 1976, [Children's Hospital Name] has provided quality healthcare to all children, regardless of background or ability to pay. Our dedicated physicians donate their time and expertise, maximizing the impact of your generous donations.
Your contribution directly supports our mission to heal and nurture young lives.
Please complete the enclosed form and mail your tax-deductible check to:
[Hospital Address]
Letter #6: Build Strong Families, Build Strong Communities: Support [Organization Name]
[Company Name] employees have generously contributed to [Organization Name] for six years, helping them support agencies like The Center for Women and Children in Crisis.
Last year, donations in [County Name] alone helped 25,000 disabled individuals. This year, your pledge can make a difference too.
Contact [Contact Name] in human resources to make your contribution and help build a brighter future for our community.
Letter #7: Invest in the Future of [University Name]: Join Our Capital Campaign
[University Name] is growing rapidly, and we're embarking on an exciting capital campaign to build three new facilities. We've raised over $75 million so far, and we need your help to reach our goal.
Alumni like you are crucial to our success. Your donation will ensure we can provide the best possible education and resources for our students.
Please use the enclosed envelope to send your gift and join us in shaping the future of [University Name].
Letter #8: Preserve [Local Landmark Name]: Your Donation Makes a Difference
[Local Landmark Name] is a cherished part of our community's history, but it's in need of urgent repairs to ensure its preservation for future generations.
Your contribution will directly fund the restoration of [specific aspects of the landmark] and help us create educational programs to share its rich history with the public.
Join us in safeguarding this cultural treasure. Donate today and make a lasting impact.
Letter #9: Empower [Community Name] Youth: Donate to [Youth Organization Name]
[Youth Organization Name] is dedicated to empowering young people through mentorship, education, and leadership development programs.
Your donation will provide scholarships, resources, and opportunities for underserved youth in our community, helping them reach their full potential.
Invest in the future of [Community Name] by supporting the next generation of leaders. Donate to [Youth Organization Name] today.
Letter #10: Fight Hunger in Our Community: Support [Food Bank Name]
In these challenging times, [Food Bank Name] is working tirelessly to provide nutritious meals to families struggling with food insecurity.
Your donation will help us stock our shelves, expand our reach, and ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.
Join us in the fight against hunger. Donate to [Food Bank Name] today and make a real difference in the lives of your neighbors.
Letter #11: Urgent Appeal for [Cause/Project Name]
We are facing an urgent need for your support to [Describe the need]. Your donation of $[Amount] will make a significant difference in [explain the impact of the donation]. Every contribution, no matter how small, can bring us closer to our goal. Please donate today!
Letter #12: Support Our Mission: Make a Difference Today
We are dedicated to [Mission Statement]. Your gift will help us continue our important work and make a positive impact on [Target beneficiaries/community]. Join us in creating a brighter future. Donate now and be a part of the change.
Letter #13: Invest in a Better Tomorrow: Your Donation Matters
By investing in [Organization Name], you are investing in a better tomorrow. Your contribution will help us provide [List of services or programs offered]. We invite you to become a partner in our mission to create positive change. Together, we can make a difference!
Letter #14: Urgent Appeal: Support Our [Cause/Project] Today
We urgently need your support for our [Cause/Project Name] initiative. Your generous donation will help us [Describe the impact of the donation]. Every contribution makes a difference. Please donate today and be a part of the solution.
Letter #15: Join Us in Making a Difference: [Event Name] Fundraising Campaign
We invite you to participate in our upcoming [Event Name] fundraising campaign. Your support will help us [Describe the goal of the campaign]. There are many ways to get involved, including [List ways to participate]. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Letter #16: A Heartfelt Plea for Your Support
We are a small non-profit organization dedicated to [Mission Statement]. Our work would not be possible without the generous support of individuals like you. We are currently seeking funds to [Specific need or project]. Your donation, no matter the size, will help us continue our important work.
Expert Tips
- Personalize your letter. Address the recipient by name and reference any past interactions or donations.
- Tell a compelling story. Share a real-life example of how donations have made a difference.
- Use strong visuals. Include photos or infographics to illustrate the impact of donations.
- Make a specific ask. Clearly state the amount you're requesting and what it will be used for.
- Make it easy to donate. Include a return envelope or link to an online donation page.
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Sample Sentences
- You are among the truly loyal friends of Doe Conservatory whose generosity has meant so much to disadvantaged students.
- You are cordially invited to a gala evening of song and dance at the Prospector's Palace, Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. This annual event is our way of raising funds for the missionaries serving in Somalia.
- I am writing on behalf of those Doe College students who may not be able to finish their schooling because of financial setbacks.
- This is an invitation to lift a disadvantaged child to the heights you and I take for granted.
- We are delighted to report that your gift last year made it possible for three little girls to attend summer camp.
- It's true! We are finally going to build a new library for our kids!
- We are excited that so many have helped us come so close to our goal of raising one million dollars.
- As an alumnus of Doe College who participated in several of our musical productions, wouldn't you gain much personal satisfaction in helping us strengthen our music program even further.
- Time is running out on our goal to buy emergency equipment at the lowest price of the decade.
- It's a shame when bright kids don't have access to good books, but together we can change that.
- It has been a sobering experience for all of us at the university to hear of the misfortune of our dear colleague John Doe.
- Winter will soon be upon us, and many of our citizens will have no place to keep warm.
Key Phrases
- a moving experience
- a sobering experience
- an unforgettable experience
- are delighted to report
- are excited that
- are finally going to
- are cordially invited to
- because of financial setbacks
- believe that you would gain
- concerned people like you
- have meant so much to
- how much we appreciate
- is our dream for
- is an invitation to
- look forward to a day when
- made it possible for
- make the difference between
- on behalf of those
- one of our loyal friends
- our way of raising funds for
- so close to our goal
- so many have helped
- time is running out
- together we can
Sample Sentences
- We are an ad hoc committee who, as students, personally benefited from contributions such as yours. We help the alumni association gather funds to help others who now follow us.
- Mission Possible is a nonprofit organization in its tenth year of providing summer occupational training for disadvantaged youths.
- We are Springfield County's emergency medical technicians and we have organized a task force to secure some much needed equipment.
- A group from the English department has organized a committee to receive funds to help defray John's skyrocketing medical expenses.
- The Doe Foundation coordinates all contributions to the University, so not every department that needs help will contact you.
- The Civic Action Committee is a group of concerned citizens who volunteer their time to help those who have become homeless.
Key Phrases
- a nonprofit organization
- an organization of volunteers
- are succeeding in making a difference
- concerned citizens like you
- donate our time to
- for the past twenty years
- for a much needed
- for the disadvantaged
- have established a foundation
- have no doubt heard of our
- have organized a committee to
- have personally benefited from
- have organized a
- hearts have been touched by
- to give something back to
- to help others
- to help defray the
- to raise funds for
- volunteer our time to
- were responsible for
Sample Sentences
- We will use your contribution to buy new instruments for our beginning students.
- The money contributed will be used to complete and equip a medical clinic that our missionaries are building for the local population.
- The rapidly rising cost of tuition is preventing lower income students from enrolling. The money raised in this campaign will be used for tuition scholarships for qualified students with financial hardships.
- Budget cuts have left us with no money to buy current texts for our students. We will use the money you contribute to purchase such texts so our students can continue to compete in our fast-paced world.
- We will be buying two-way radios and state-of-the-art resuscitation equipment for each of the county's ambulances.
- Your contribution will help us buy 200 sleeping bags for the homeless in our community.
- Your help will allow us to complete the south wing of the library, which will house children's books and other educational resources.
Key Phrases
- an urgent need for
- are proud to say that
- can specify where
- desperately need help
- every dollar you donate goes towards
- help people help themselves by
- make every penny count
- makes such a large difference
- receive no funding from
- the entire amount will
- where financial hardship prevents
- will allow us to
- will make all the difference for
- will not be used for
- will help us to
- will open the way for
- will change the outlook for
- will use the funds to
- will all be used for
- your contribution will
- your donation will provide
- your help will
Sample Sentences
- With contributions from alumni like you, we have been able to provide musical instruction for over 200 children who otherwise would have never had this exposure. Ten students who started in this program have gone on to major in music at the university.
- Emergency teams who have used this equipment have documented a 25% reduction in fatalities due to heart attack.
- You may recall the two boys who visited our congregation after receiving life-saving medical help in the clinic. Your contribution helped make that possible. We hope we can give the same gift to many others.
- The help that contributors gave last year made it possible for 25 homeless persons to receive job training. Twenty of them are now employed and are able to pay rent.
- Your contributions for textbooks last year made it possible for every math student to have a book to take home, rather than having to share it at school.
Key Phrases
- are so grateful for
- caring people like you
- each individual that
- each small triumph
- even though there is
- extend this gift to
- has allowed us to
- have achieved so much
- have been able to
- hope we can
- how can we express
- is heartwarming to
- made it possible for
- make this possible
- may recall the
- much more to be done
- otherwise would never have
- such a huge difference to
- with the help of
- with your help
- your past contributions helped
Sample Sentences
- We know that those who contribute are rewarded with a satisfaction that money can't buy.
- Of course, we all recognize that it is really our children that will benefit from our generosity at this critical time.
- As a token of our appreciation we will send an autographed CD or a book by our resident baritone.
- Knowing that you have helped a suffering person have an abundant life is a great feeling.
- By contributing you will become a member of our Friends of Music Club, which will entitle you to have first choice seating for the 2019 concert series.
- Your contribution is, of course, tax deductible. Please keep your receipt.
- We will list all donors in our financial aids booklet, unless they ask to be excluded.
- The names of all donors will appear on a plaque at the theater entrance.
- Each donor will have his or her name engraved on a brick in the path leading to the entrance of the museum.
Key Phrases
- all recognize that
- consult your tax-advisor
- donation may be tax-deductible
- greatest reward will be
- have the reward of knowing
- have the satisfaction of
- is no feeling quite like
- know the joy of
- know that you will
- knowing that you have helped
- opportunity to change a life
- our true beneficiaries are all those who
- reward lies in knowing that
- that money cannot buy
- token of our appreciation for
- will benefit from our generosity
- will send you reports on
- will become a member of
- will entitle you to
- will be listed in our
Sample Sentences
- Since we are a volunteer organization, all contributions are used for the express purpose for which they have been given.
- Checking with the local authorities will confirm that 98% of the donated funds reach their intended destination. Only 2% is used to administer the program.
- Each year we publish a financial report of contributions and their uses. We will be happy to provide you with that report upon request.
- We invite you to visit our class at any time to see firsthand the benefits of your contribution.
- We will send you the names of those students who receive help from your contributions.
Key Phrases
- a volunteer organization
- administrative and fund-raising costs
- all contributions are
- are applied to our programs
- call for a copy of
- every penny we receive
- for a copy of our latest financial report
- for a complete breakdown of
- happy to cooperate
- invite you to
- is good to be cautious
- keep our costs down by
- need to be accountable to
- our income and expenditures
- please write to
- see for yourself
- understand the need for
- very low administrative costs
- visit our offices
- visit one of our
- will be happy to provide you with
Sample Sentences
- Every contribution helps! We have enclosed a stamped pledge envelope for your convenience.
- You may contribute by check or by credit card. Simply indicate your preferred choice on the pledge card and return it in the envelope provided.
- If you wish, you may call in your pledge at 555-5555.
- You may send your pledge in the enclosed envelope, or charge it for easy payment on your credit card by calling 555-5555.
- If you prefer to make your contribution through payroll deduction, call 555-5555.
- Call now and live with the satisfaction that you have lifted another's life.
Key Phrases
- ask your employer about
- can effectively double your
- does your employer have
- even the smallest contribution helps
- have enclosed a
- if you would prefer
- if you wish
- make your pledge by phone or mail
- matching your donation
- may contribute by
- no matter what size
- our matching funds program
- pay in installments
- please indicate your choice on
- postage paid envelope
- return your donation in the
- stamped, preaddressed envelope
- use your credit card
- your preferred choice
- your stamp adds to your donation
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