Subject line: [Keep it short and avoid CAPS and exclamations]:
Hi [insert name],
I wanted to reach out and let you know that I’m fundraising to [insert reason why you’re fundraising]. As
you probably already know, this cause is very important to me. [Write 1-2 more sentences about your
history with this cause, and why it means so much to you.]
Would you be able to contribute to my fundraiser? A donation of any amount would truly help me
reach my goal.
To help me [list goal—for example, “go on my mission trip”], simply click the link to my fundraiser
below:
[Insert fundraiser link]
If you could also share my fundraiser link with your friends, it would mean so much. The more people
hear about my cause, the quicker I can reach my fundraising goal.
With love/Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your contact info]
Sample donation request letter for nonprofits
If you’re a nonprofit, you might already know how effective a fundraising letter can be. Try this
charitable donation letter template, or some version of it, to raise more awareness about your nonprofit.
Subject line: [Keep it short and avoid CAPS and exclamations]
Dear [insert name],
Our organization recently started a new fundraising campaign for [insert an explanation about your
cause]. As a 501(c)(3) Certified Charity whose mission is to [insert a short explanation of your mission],
we’re very excited to involve our community in our latest fundraising efforts.
With these funds, our organization will be able to [insert a few specific ways the funds will make an
impact.] To find out more about how we plan to make a difference, click on our fundraising link below:
[Insert fundraiser link]
In order to meet our fundraising goal, it will truly take a village. Are you able to support this incredible
cause? Any amount you can contribute will make a difference—even $5.
Thank you for reading about our latest mission, and please reach out if you’d like to learn more and get
involved with our fundraising efforts.
Best,
[Your name]
[Your contact info]
Sample fundraising letter asking for donations from businesses
Asking for the support of local businesses is a good strategy when you’ve already reached out to friends
and family members—especially if you plan on working with the business for a local fundraising event.
Below is a sample letter asking for donations from businesses
Subject line: [Keep it short and avoid CAPS and exclamations]:
Hi [insert name],
I recently started a fundraiser for [insert cause or reason you’re fundraising]. I believe that local
businesses like yours can really make a difference in our community, and that’s why I’m looking for your
help. [Insert 1-2 sentences about your cause and how this ties into the local businesses or why it may
interest them.]
So far, I’ve been able to raise [insert amount] with the help of our community—but I still have some work
to do to meet my goal.
Would you be able to make a contribution to my cause? A donation of any amount will make a difference
and would mean so much to me.
To learn more about my fundraiser and give a gift of any amount, simply click the link below:
[Insert link to fundraiser]
Thank you so much.
Best,
[Your name]
[Your contact info]
Crowdfunding makes it easy for your network to support you
When you use a crowdfunding platform it makes it simple and quick for others to contribute to your
cause. You won’t have to worry about collecting donations from everyone because donations will be sent
straight to your bank account.
An online fundraiser also makes it easy for others to support you in other ways. Friends and family can
easily share your fundraiser link with all of their contacts to bring in even more support for your cause.
Start writing fundraising letters and raising more money
Knowing how to write a donation letter will go a long way toward making your fundraiser a success. Now
that you have the top tools you need, don’t forget to sign up and create your online fundraiser if you
haven’t already.
