Comments on: Guide to Writing Fundraising Letters

By: Danyel Davis

Danyel Davis — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:48:48 +0000

I have invited a celebrity to come to my area to raise money for the Alzheimers Network of (State not publicized). I do not work for the Alzheimers Network, rather, I manage a division of a nation-wide HomeCare Agency. It is my agency that is holding this fundraiser, and I am needing some pretty significant donations in order to bring this celebrity here. The potential of raising a great deal of money, as well as recognition of Alzheimers in my State is tremendous. My question is: How do I find benefactors to pay his fee/costs AND would that money go directly to him from the donor, or through me? The Alz Foundation? The company I work for? I received the confirmation from the celebrity’s publicist, now I need a place to begin

By: Sandra Sims

Sandra Sims — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:16:27 +0000

Patricia – there are several articles here about how to raise funds for medical costs. Hope this helps!

http://stepbystepfundraising.com/online-fundraising-for-medical-costs/

http://stepbystepfundraising.com/raising-money-for-individuals-with-health-conditions/

By: patricia gast

patricia gast — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:27:54 +0000

i have a son with mitochondrial myopathy, he is showing good results from hyperbaric oxygen therapy. i am an old mother my husband is retired. i have never asked anyone for anything, but we need financial help for my son’ therapy.
please help me to get an idea of how and where to start. eternally grateful for any help!!!!! thank you mrs gast

By: Rosilyn Spencer

Rosilyn Spencer — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:00:04 +0000

Hi,

I am a volunteer for Congregational Health Network ranned by Methodist Hospital. In the last planning meeting I learned that we are in need of thank you gifts for the volunteers that works during the year in various areas to make the organization a success. I would like to help bring in those gifts to show appreciation to my follow workers. Do you have a templates for that.

Rosilyn Spencer

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:10:53 +0000

If you know who you are writing to then write clearly

By: Sandra Sims

Sandra Sims — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:06:16 +0000

Carly – You have an advantage that you personally know the people you are writing to. Just tell them your story – from your heart – about why you want residency and how it will impact your future. Let them know how much it costs and how much you are asking for. Send letters to everyone you know, even distant relatives. You may be surprised at who responds.

By: carly

carly — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:52:16 +0000

My mum owns one of your books and has used them for my high school fundraisers. But I have an unusual topic of interest. I am fundraising money, from people I know, so I can get enough money to get Permanent residency. I have no idea how to start a letter off with a topic like this. A question, statistics ect sound good, but im having trouble. I dont know how much information should be added to the letter and what specific information needs to be there. Any advice or help?

Thank you,
-Carly

By: Sandra Sims

Sandra Sims — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:40:25 +0000

Hello Horace - It's nice to hear from you. There's a fundraising letter example / template on this page. I would also recommend this page Sponsor Focus & Creativity. Even though it's not an item donation letter, there's some really good information about how to go about getting item donations and sponsors in the article links. Unless you ask the right people and go about it the best way, a letter will not by itself secure donations. Are you planning a fundraiser for a PICK's foundation or for your wife in particular? If it is for her then you may find this article helpful: Raising Money for Individuals with Health Conditions

By: Horace Ketchens

Horace Ketchens — Sun, 10 May 2009 04:54:05 +0000

Sandra,
I have purchased some of your books before. Since then my wife has been diagnosed with PICK’S Disease. There is a lot of information online if you want to read more about it. PICK’S effects the frontal lobe of the brain, so it effects everything, motor ability, speech, walking and more if that wasn’t enough.
I am not asking that you give me anything. But I am looking for a couple of fundraising letters. One for donations fos an auction and one for just general donations.
Do you have any ideas that may help me? I am sorry I just can’t afford to buy anything else at this time.
Thank you in advance,
Horace