GUIDELINES
- Guidelines under construction!
SAMPLE LETTER
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Letter Date]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
"The more it is done for my fellow brethren, the more it is done for me." Matt 24:39
When I tend to think about the all the kinds of hungry children of this world, I am always reminded of the central question that Jesus' disciples used to ask Him: "How could we buy bread so that these people could eat?"
That's the fundamental question that led to the foundation of Feed To Needy Foundation.
For 35 years our NGO has worked tirelessly and continuously actually to feed the destitute in this world. Not that only do we try to provide food for ones who are destitute, we also build small, and good quality homes for them. We also provide them with all kinds of medicine and other medical equipment, educational tools, and also much more.
Since it was founded, the Feed To Needy Foundation has given about $800 million in real aid. More than 80 cents of each dollar that is donated to this charity goes for the programs serving the destitute.
I, therefore, invite you actually to try to replicate what Jesus would have done and thus eliminate all the kinds of the suffering of a sick mother who wanted to feed her kids. Please Help us now in providing milk for her children.
You too can save kids of Libya who gets to eat very less or even brings some hope to all those thousands of people who struggle to educate, feed and also minister to all our desperately and badly poor brethren of developing countries.
It would only cost five cents actually to provide a small amount of this liquid for a destitute child. Your small gift of $20 will help buy milk for 200 kids! $40 will supply milk for 400 children! And thus, imagine what a gift of $60 or $90 will mean to all those hundreds of kids and also their mothers.
Please, try to do what Jesus would have done and thus reduce the sufferings of a poor mother who desperately wants actually to feed her kids. Please Help us now to help provide some amount of milk for her children. I am a server of the destitute.
P.S. We possess the power to help somebody. So be like Jesus and try to donate to charity
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
Sample letter to potential donor for feeding program.
Further things to consider when writing fundraising letters to donors
Fundraising Letters
Fundraising letters are letters written to seek financial support for a cause, charity, or other enterprises. Such letters are often geared towards non-profit organizations and churches that are looking for contributions. Fundraising letters should be sent early enough in advance of the event so that the recipient can have enough time to respond to your request. If you know someone who knows the donor personally, include their names or have them sign the letters as making a personal contact may sometimes secure a donation.
Although sending out fundraising letters may seem old-fashioned, if crafted correctly, these letters can be extremely effective. Grab the recipient's attention from the start. Use the recipient's name so that he/she can know that the letter was intended for him/her, and not just some supporter. If he/she has made another donation in the past, thank him/her for it before asking again. Mention what the donation is intended for. Where appropriate, mention some of the past achievements of your organization. Explain the urgent need for the donation and how the recipient can help contribute to it. Tell the recipient how important he/she is to the cause. End by thanking the recipient in advance for his/her support.
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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