Samples of Non Profit Fundraising Letters

Samples of non profit fundraising letters can be very helpful resources when you need to create a solicitation letter of your own.

Sample letters can be a great source of inspiration

Reviewing Samples of Non Profit Fundraising Letters

Sometimes the hardest part of writing a donation request letter is figuring out how to get started. Charitable organizations have depended on letter writing campaigns for many years, so there are plenty of example documents you can review for inspiration. Looking at samples of non profit fundraising letters can give you ideas about how to get started, as well as provide you with formatting guidelines.

While the content of any fundraising letter that you send will need to be specific to your organization and the particular campaign you're promoting, the basic format of all of these types of documents is similar. The way your document is formatted is just as important as what the letter says, so be sure to pay attention to how the samples you review are formatted as well as to how they are written.

Where to Find Sample Fundraising Letters

• Fundraiser Help – There are several sample fundraising letters on this site, as well as articles that include tips for effective letter writing campaigns.
• Red Hot Fundraising Ideas – You can download a free eBook of example donation request letters.
• USA Fundraising - This website has a number of example solicitation letters, as well as guidelines for writing them.
• Real Examples – There's a good chance that you're on several solicitation lists for organizations other than the one you are trying to raise money for. Save donation request letters that you receive to look at when you need to review samples of non profit fundraising letters. You can also ask other employees and volunteers to bring in fundraising letters that they receive for review.

Fundraising Letter Tips

Keep in mind that not every sample fundraising letter you see is an example of what you should do. Some may provide excellent illustrations of problems that should be avoided when creating solicitation documents for your organization. Utilize the following tips for writing effective fundraising letters to ensure that your letters are likely to be effective.

• Persuasive Language – The best fundraising letters are persuasive. The purpose of sending the letter is to convince recipients to make a contribution to your charitable organization. Select an angle that's likely to convince readers that your cause is important and worthy of support. Explain how the money will be used and how it can be expected to have a positive impact on the community.

• Writing Style – The quality of writing will send a message about the level of professionalism of your organization. Make sure the letter is well written. Use proper grammar, make sure there are no spelling errors or typo's, and verify that the language used clearly conveys the intended message.

• Professional Format – There are many nonprofit organizations competing for donor dollars. Make sure that the format of any fundraising letters sent on behalf of your charity conveys the proper professional image. Letters that are not properly formatted can give the impression that your organization is a shady, fly-by-night operation. Use standard business letter format to organize your message, being certain to include an inside address and proper closing.

• Third Party Proofreading – No matter how carefully you check your letter when you are writing it, there's a good chance that you might overlook an error. Have someone else proofread what you believe to be the final draft before printing the document for mailing.

• Proper Presentation - Use a computer to produce the letter and print it on quality letterhead paper using a laser printer. The letterhead you use should include your organization's logo, mailing address, and telephone number. Fold the printed letter properly and mail it in an envelope that matches the paper. Make sure the return address is imprinted on the envelope. The recipient addresses can be printed directly on the envelopes, affixed with mailing labels, or hand written.

Writing Fundraising Letters

Whether you're writing to request support of your organization's capital campaign or you're seeking sponsors for an upcoming special event, an effective fundraising letter can make the difference between success and failure. Instead of starting from a blank page with no guidance, look at samples of letters that other organization have used in the past as a source of inspiration. You'll be on your way to creating an effective letter in no time at all.

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