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],
A raffle? For Fig Reports?
Yes, it is true, there are two new and better reasons to take a raffle ticket. It is a practical and very cost-efficient method for fundraising, and it also gives you a better opportunity to win a grand award, while supporting a foundation.
Try to imagine what all you could do if you have a cash worth $55,000
Whether you dream of a romantic or practical kind, it can become real if you're selected for the Grand Prize in the new Fig Reports Raffle. Yes, Of course, just one lucky person will take with him the $55,000 cash Prize--but this is not all you will be in the contest for more than $96K in cash and awards
Just imagine--the first winner will take with him $15,000. The second winner will also get a check nothing less but $10,000. Each of rest ten third position winners will get $2,000. Other than this, there are 30 fourth position prizes of $300 each, and this is not all, 1,050 fifth prizes can be won --the newly revised guide to your personal finance and planning, "The Fig Reports of Finance," its value is $35.55.
Remember; all the prizes are surely guaranteed to be given away, but you are required to enter to win these prizes!
Why does Fig Reports need your help and support? It is very straightforward. Research is a very expensive task. This current year we estimated to spend over $20,000,000 on such research programs to keep our subscribers up to date Now, we are looking for help and support only from those whom we help--that is our subscribers. Raffle proceeds that we will receive from you will go straight into the research work that will keep you informed.
And this is our sure promise to you.
Let's think of those times when Fig Reports have saved your money, alerted you to a security threat to financial issues and critical health.
Please help us by giving a tax-exempted donation along with your Raffle ticket. You are not forced to contribute, but we will be highly obliged if you do. (We know your chance to win the prize is small, but the opportunity to help the needy is great.)
Kindly return your ticket stubs, and also make a generous charity, today. Thank you for your support.
P.S. It is not necessary to submit your contribution or to make a purchase. Purchase or gift does not improve your chances of winning.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
Sample sales letter for tickets to fundraising raffle.
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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