When you are in need of or when you are seeking financial support either for hosting any programs or for some charity works, etc., then you have to write letters regarding the same for donations. If you are very much low in funds, then it is a must that you must seek for contributions to conduct a program, anything for that matter. And thus a letter like this is also a must. This kind of letters is known as Letters asking for Donation or Donation Letters.
The details about what you have planned or are planning to do must be mentioned in the letter also if you do have any ideas or suggestions about how the donations must be made, then it must also be included in the letter. Once you have developed a good donation request letter, then you may use it again and again which would make your job easier for the next time when you plan for a donation asking letter.
In case you have not written a donation solicitation letter ever before, then it’s better not to write it by yourself. Seek someone’s help in doing the task than making it an utter flop. Since it’s a matter of donation, the letter must be written with utter care.
Tips to Write a Letter Asking for Donations
- Keep your letter formal and to the point.
- Let the recipient know in prior that their donation will help you to create a successful situation in your ongoing idea about your project of conducting the program.
- The conclusion of your letter must always be a thank to the recipient who took their time and consideration from their busy schedules to at least read your letter.
- The letter before forwarding must be rechecked for any grammatical or spelling errors and must be corrected, if necessary.
Template:
Use our free Letter asking for donations to help you get started. If you need additional help or more examples check out some of the sample letters below.
From,
________
________
________
Date________(Date on which letter is written)
To,
___________
___________
___________
Subject: Donation Asking Letter
Dear___________(Sir/Madam),
I ___________(name of the sender)am writing this letter to you on behalf of _______(name of the organisation), an organization that is working for the ________(aim of the company). __________(mention your plea).
Your donation will bring us closer to our goal of ________(mention the about). You can be a part of this project by supporting us with a _________(suggest the amount)donation. We are happy and very much delighted to acknowledge your donation on our website and at our numerous events that will happen at any time.
Lastly, I would like to thank you for your consideration for taking time and reading this letter. If you have any queries and clarifications regarding our organization, our management policy, or the project itself, then please feel free to contact me at the address given above or at Email id ____________(email address)
Looking forward to a positive response.
Thanking You,
Yours Truly,
(Name and Signature of Sender)
Sample Letter
From,
Joe Rahul,
Director,
Hometown Rollerpark Committee,
Hosur,
Banglore.
March 15, 2017
To,
Advaidth Mohan,
Administrator,
Mitel Company,
Madiwala,
Banglore.
Subject: Donation Letter
Dear Mr Advaitha,
I, Joe Rahul, am writing this letter to you on behalf of Hometown Rollerpark Committee, an organization that is working for the new public children’s park in our community. We estimate that today there are 93 kids in our town.
Your donation will bring us closer to our goal of Rs.1,00,000. Our community is excited and eagerly waiting to see this project succeed. You can be a part of this event by supporting us with a Rs. 10,000 as a donation. We are very much happy and delighted to acknowledge your donation on our website and at our numerous events that will happen at any time.
Lastly, I would like to thank you for considering your time in reading this letter. If you have any queries and clarifications regarding our organization, our management policy, or the project itself, please feel free to contact me at the address given above or at my mail id, joerahulskatepro@gmail.com.
Looking forward to receiving a positive response from you.
Thanking You,
Yours Truly,
Joe Rahul.
Email Format
The following is the Email Format that must be followed while writing a Letter asking for donations.
To:name@email.com
From:name@email.com
SUBJECT: Donation Seeking Letter
Dear Mr./Ms/Mrs.__________(Name of the recipient),
I ___________(name of the sender)am writing this letter to you on behalf of _______(name of the organisation), an organization that is working for the ________(aim of the company). __________(mention your plea).
Your donation will bring us closer to our goal of ________(mention the about). You can be a part of the project by supporting us with a _________(suggest the amount)donation. We are very much happy and delighted to acknowledge your donation on our website and at our numerous events that would happen anytime.
I would like to thank you for granting this opportunity to partner with your organization for raising funds. If you have any queries or doubts, then please feel free to contact me in ____________(mention your contact number)
Looking forward to a positive response.
Best Regards,
(Name of the sender)