GUIDELINES

  1. Write a short and formal letter only if you have received a personal request. This letter shows the reader that you have considered his or her request.
  2. Show appreciation to the reader or show compliment to the organization or the event on where your donation has been asked.
  3. Shortly explain why you are refusing the offer. You can explain it specifically or vaguely, depending on you.
  4. Try to ask if there are other possible ways where you can donate to the fundraising event or cause. You may also opt to offer goods and services that you are willing to share to the fundraiser. You may also suggest that you can pass the letter to other people who might potentially contribute to the event.
  5. Tell them that you wish for the success of the event.

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],

All-Star Computing Supplies recognizes and appreciates the hard work your organization does work with the elderly. Our company, however, has a policy whereby we do not donate to individual charities, but give instead, on a quarterly basis, to the Salvation Army. We would encourage you to approach our local branch of the Salvation Army and investigate if there is the possibility of accessing funds through them.

While we are unable to offer any financial support at this stage, some our staff have expressed a willingness donate their time and expertise to introduce the world of computing to some of your clients. Should you be interested in taking up this offer, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We wish you all the best with your fundraising.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

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

Letter to reject donation plea due to company's policy.

Further things to consider when writing rejection letters to fundraisers

Further things to consider when writing rejection letters to fundraisers

Rejection Letters

Rejection letters are letters written to inform people that something they have made, written, etc., has been turned down. These letters can be used, for instance, to inform people that they have not been chosen for a job or school enrollment or that a book they have written has not been chosen for publishing. Conveying rejection can be difficult because most people don't know how to say the words without hurting the recipient. Actually, in most cases, people don't write rejection letters at all. They just drop communication with the concerned person, (which is rude). Rejection letters are important because they help build trust and develop goodwill between the parties involved.

After rejection, the people affected will be frustrated no matter what. However, well-drafted rejection letters can soften the blow and encourage them to keep trying. An excellent rejection letter is brief, considerate, and to the point. Begin by thanking the recipient for trying. State your decision politely and assertively, giving reasons for it. If you are rejecting a job application, for instance, give a genuine reason for it and encourage the recipient to apply for other positions. End on a positive note and wish the recipient success.

Letters to Fundraisers

Letters to fundraisers are letters sent to people who seek financial support for charities, institutions, and/or other enterprises. If you have been requested to donate something to a fund, there are times when you may find yourself writing to the fundraiser. It could be to seek some clarification about the donation, to inquire about the venue and date, or even to cancel the invitation to the fundraiser. In all situations, letters to fundraisers should be sent well in advance so that all the involved parties can be on the same page.

The best letters to fundraisers are short and to the point. Start the letter with the proper salutation making sure that it is addressed formally and to the right person. Clearly mention the purpose of the letter. If you are writing to cancel an invitation, for instance, state so and give the reason for cancellation. In instances where you are writing to request some information, mention exactly what you are requesting. Include any other details that you think could be of help to the recipient. Be polite and maintain a professional tone. Conclude on a positive note and with a statement that calls the recipient to action.

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