Sample letters, templates and a “swipe file” of 138 choice phrases provide the tools you need to write a compelling fundraising letter that gets results!
Most of us get nervous when it comes to asking for money, whether it’s in person, on the phone or even in a letter. The desire to make a good impression on others and to not seem demanding or pushy is understandable. Yet we also know that in order for our organizations to thrive donations are needed. So how does one write a letter in a convincing and yet sensitive way, that gets results?
The challenge is compounded for small organizations and/or those with limited funds who cannot hire professional writers. The task is often left up to the organization’s leaders or sometimes even a volunteer.
This book is primarily designed to help organizations prepare their own fundraising letters and to do so with confidence.
Looking at sample fundraising letters, using templates and a “swipe file” of choice words and phrases will help your organization prepare a letter more easily.
Includes These Letter Types:
Financial Donation Request Prize Donations for Raffles or Auctions Request Letters Sent By Individuals Request for Goods or Services Corporate Sponsor Requests Thank You Letters Fundraising Letter Templates
- Request for Donation (page 19)
- Request for Prize Donation (page 45)
- Corporate Donation / Sponsorship (page 55)
- Golf Tournament Sponsorship (page 56)
- Thank You Letters (page 64)
Sample Fundraising Letters
Letters from local groups such as these:
- Churches
- Sports Clubs
- Theatre Group
- Fire Department
- Elementary Schools
Letters from nationally recognized organizations:
- Breast Cancer Action
- Boy Scouts of America
- American Liver Foundation
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
While these sample letters represent a variety of organizations, of course there are hundreds if not thousands of other great and worthy causes. I wish I could have covered every one of them, but of course that would have been impossible.The object of this book therefore, is to provide top quality example letters that can be used for demonstration and inspiration. No matter what type of organization you work for every one of these letters has something that you can use, adapt or learn from to create your own fundraising letter.
Fundraising Strategies in Action
Al Forsythe, a church youth director has used a donation request letter to help send his teenagers to work on housing projects in disadvantaged areas. His letter coveys his passion for the cause and gave a heartfelt example of two of the people the group helped in the past. This summer the church group raised over $7,000 through this simple letter writing campaign.
A historical society in a small Ohio town of only 2,000 residents sent a letter requesting funds to help restore a historical schoolhouse. The letter generated not only individual donations but also great publicity when they were featured in the local newspapers and in television coverage from a major Cleveland TV station. All totaled they’ve received $23,600 in just a few months!
So when you read the background on the sample letters, you’ll find out more about the strategies that were used in the letter and how you can apply this to your own campaign.
Over 130 Sample Words & Phrases
You’ll get 138 sample words, phrases and sentences including:
Opening phrases (20 samples) Sentence Starters (17 samples) “Fill in the Blank” Sentence Templates (15 samples) Ask Statements (24 samples) Phrases for Matching Funds Programs (7 samples) Phrases For Membership Programs (14 samples) Thank You Statements (13 samples) Closings (11 samples) P.S. Statements (6 samples) Reply Card Statements (11 samples) Write a Compelling Letter That Gets Results
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I am just starting out in the process and trying to learn all I can. I found it to be easy and helpful.
Mikaela Borecky
Pacific Pals
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Gladys Ahrens
Pet Peeves, Inc.
100% Risk-Free Guarantee
Your satisfaction is completely guaranteed. I personally guarantee that in this book you’ll find sample fundraising letters, real case studies, AND be able to understand how to implement them by using this book.
Since there are thousands of great non profit causes and letter writing purposes it is unlikely that there will be a letter that matches your needs exactly, word for word. However, I guarantee that by using a combination of the sample letters, choice phrases and templates in this book you’ll be able to create a more effective letter, and in less time than it would have taken on your own.
If after using the samples and strategies in this book, you honestly believe I haven’t delivered on this promise, then let me know and I’ll issue you a prompt and courteous refund. This guarantee is in effect for up to one year of the purchase date.
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Here’s to your Fundraising Success!
Sandra Sims
Author, “Sample Fundraising Letters”
P.S. Even if you are already a great letter writer, remember this e-book comes with one powerful advantage - the “Swipe File.” You’ll get 138 sample words, phrases and sentence starters to help add spice to your letter, fill in some of the missing pieces or just help get your own creativity flowing.
This one chapter is a valuable resource that you will refer to again and again, no matter what kind of letter you’re writing.
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