GUIDELINES

  1. Express heartfelt appreciation. Say thank you, naming the donation that you received. Also, show how his/her donation will help.
  2. Update the donor on the statistics relevant to the charity and share the recent progress.
  3. Express thanks again and encourage them to keep partnering with you.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

We are writing to express our deepest thanks for your generous donation of $500 to Little Angels Cancer Care Foundation. Your donation will help purchase equipment to be used by children suffering from cancer.

As it is now, the number of children diagnosed with cancer keeps growing as days go by. There isn't sufficient equipment to cater for their treatment promptly. Our mission at Little Angels Cancer Care Foundation is to ensure there is adequate equipment for the little cancer warriors to keep them fighting on. Some families are also unable to afford such facilities but thanks to the support and generous contributions from donors like you, it is now possible for them to access the equipment and keep fighting.

We cannot thank you enough for your continued support, and we hope you will go on partnering with us in our cause to provide sufficient equipment for the little heroes fighting the cancer monster

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Charity thank you letter.

Further things to consider when writing thank you letters to donors

Further things to consider when writing thank you letters to donors

Thank You Letters

Thank-you letters are letters written to politely acknowledge a gift, service, compliment or an offer. Simply put, these are letters you write to express your gratitude and appreciation for someone's thoughtful actions. You can send a thank-you letter after personal events, an interview, networking events, after receiving a gift or donation, etc. A thank-you letter is always special in that it lets the recipient know that what he/she did was greatly valued and appreciated. The letter should be sent promptly and when the events are still fresh so that it can be more meaningful.

Thank-you letters should be warm, personal, and sincere. Begin with the two magical words "Thank you," and address the recipient in a way that feels most natural. Be clear about what you are thanking the person for. Let the recipient know why his/her specific gift or actions are cherished and why they are important to you. Inquire after the recipient's well-being and share some information about your life. Let him/her know that you are thinking about him/her and mention the next time you may want to meet. To wrap things up, thank the recipient again and let him/her know that you value his/her friendship.

Letters to Donors

Letters to donors are letters written to people who have donated something, especially money, voluntarily to a fund or charity. Usually, these are fundraising letters to invite donors to fundraisers or thank-you letters to express gratitude and appreciation for donations. Whatever the reason for your letter, writing to donors maintains a great relationship and can help you secure future funding. This simple gesture shows them that you can be trusted and that you are doing something that is of benefit to the community. It also shows the donors that your cause is worthy of their money and time.

When writing letters to donors, it is important to know the exact message you want to convey. Most letters to donors can be tricky to write, especially those asking for donations. You don't want to write something that the recipient will give a cursory glance and carry to the trash! Grab the recipient's attention from the start. For fundraising letters, clearly state how the donation will be used. If you are writing to thank the recipient for a donation, let him/her know how the donation helped. Be brief and straightforward. End the letter on a positive tone.

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