Often, you may open the door and find in front of you a child holding a box of cookies, or chocolates trying to sell them to you to raise funds for a project. The box of cookies might be accompanied by a letter, an Eagle Scout Fundraising Letter. This letter is used to inform the recipient about a project that the scout is currently doing/going to undertake and that it requires funds.
In an Eagle Scout Fundraising Letter, the project is described and also the amount to be raised to carry on with the project is included. With the help of this letter, a scout member can raise funds needed by using the fundraising initiative. So next time that adorable young Eagle scouts member knocks at your door, do not ignore him, but instead, receive him with warm and giving hands. You might be helping someone in need, no matter how trivial it is. Also, others will help you raise funds if you write the letter following the tips that are mentioned.
Eagle Scout Fundraising Letter Writing Tips
- Be polite and formal.
- Display a “you” approach.
- Include the necessary details and explain your objective clearly.
- Don’t talk like a machine.
- Mention previous success stories.
Eagle Scout Fundraising Letter Template
Use our free Eagle Scout Fundraising Letter to help you get started.
From,
__________
__________
Date :
To,
__________
__________
Subject: Fund-raising.
Dear Mr./Ms. ___________,
I, ________ (Name), an Eagle Scout, am writing this letter on behalf of the ___________ (Name of Scout Movement). We would like to inform you that we are holding a fundraiser on _________ for raising sufficient funds for the _______ (need of fundraiser).
(describe in brief about the reason behind collecting funds)
This will be a great project for you as a parent/donor to provide a helping hand and do something truly meaningful. Please do help us and donate as generously as you can. The minimum amount required for the donation is _________. This fundraiser will hopefully fetch us the amount required to _____________.
Thank you for your support to the scout movement over the years. We hope you will continue to help, inspire and guide us.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
_________ (Name)
_________ (Signature)
Sample Letter
From,
Antony Mumo,
The Compassion Group,
Nairobi University,
Nairobi, Kenya.
12 July 2001
To,
Winy Angaya,
P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi,
Nairobi, Kenya.
SUBJECT: Fund-raising.
Dear Ms.Angaya,
I, Antony Mumo, an Eagle Scout, am writing this letter on behalf of the Eagle Scouts of Nairobi. We would like to inform you that we are holding a fundraiser on the 19th of August for raising sufficient funds for equipping our city with modern cleaning equipment and setting up a proper recycling system.
Our city which was once the cleanest and safest cities in Kenya is now littered with all kinds of garbage. The air and water are contaminated. Much toxic waste is disposed of carelessly. Also, our city lacks a proper recycling system which could keep waste disposal in check. Therefore, it is high time that we equip our city as is necessary and be responsible citizens.
This will be a great project for you as a parent and donor to provide a helping hand and do something truly meaningful. Please do help us and donate as generously as you can. This fundraiser will hopefully fetch us the amount required to purchase and set up the equipment.
Thank you for your support to the scout movement over the years. We hope you will continue to help, inspire and guide us.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
Antony Mumo,
Head of Eagle Scouts, Nairobi.
Email Format
The following is the Email format that should be followed while writing an Eagle Scout Fundraising Letter.
To: name@email.com
From: name@email.com
SUBJECT: Fundraising Appeal
Dear Ms./Mr._________,
I, ________ (Name), an Eagle Scout, am writing this letter on behalf of the ___________ (Name of Scout Movement). We would like to inform you that we are holding a fundraiser on _________ for raising sufficient funds for the _______ (need of fundraiser).
(mention in brief the reason for collecting funds).
This will be a great project for you as a parent/donor to provide a helping hand and do something truly meaningful. Please do help us and donate as generously as you can. The minimum amount required for the donation is _________. This fundraiser will hopefully fetch us the amount required to _____________.
Thank you for your support to the scout movement over the years. We hope you will continue to help, inspire and guide us.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
_________ (Name)
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