138 Example Fundraising Letters, Guides and Samples
Fundraising letters are most effective when the costs and benefits are clearly explained, and the reader makes a personal connection
Choose a topic to view example fundraising letters:
Advertise your products for a fundraising event or campaign
Animal Rights
Ask for a high-dollar donation
Ask for regular monthly donations
Church or religious organization
College or university (including programs or departments)
Community action for a common cause
Community-aid group
Decline a request for a donation
Environmental Cause
Extend an invitation to participate in or attend a fundraising event
Fight a disease or research a medical condition
Fundraising
Hungry/Homeless
Invite people to provide goods or services for a fundraiser
Invite readers to participate in a fundraising event
Invite someone to participate in a fundraising campaign
Musical or performing group
Public facilities and attractions (museums, libraries, parks, etc.)
Remind participants that the fundraiser is approaching or that the drive is ending soon
Request direct financial donations
Request prizes for a fundraiser
Respond to a request for a donation or to a fundraising letter
School equipment or supplies
School or scholastic clubs
Send a second-chance/reminder letter
Special appeal letter
Sports Team
Thank someone for a financial donation
Thank someone for a philanthropic contribution
Thank those who helped in the fundraising campaign
Veterans or service personnel
Welcome those who will participate in a fundraising event
Write a fundraising letter
Write a letter to accompany a contribution to a good cause
Write a letter to accompany your financial donation
Write a persuasive letter that makes a charitable request
Youth group or organization
