Sample Leadership Giving Letter

Dear ______,

Join the VANGUARD! By giving at the Leadership level--$1,000 a year or more--you can help thousands of local people rebound from unforeseen setbacks, preparetheir kids for success, become financially stable, and stay healthy as they get older. You’ll join others to ensure that Lake County remains a strong, vibrant place to live.

By supporting Lake Area United Way’s Community Campaign at the Leadership level, you give thousands of local people the opportunity to write their own success stories. Instead of a story about a kid who “lost his way”, there will be one about a kid who had a mentor to help him stay in school and go to college. Instead of a story about an older woman going to a nursing home, there will be one about her staying independent because she has food, in-home support and a ride to appointments. Vanguard members help create many more stories like these in our communities.

What is the Vanguard? It’s a program for you and other like-minded Leadership Givers. In addition to the satisfaction of helping change lives, VANGUARD members enjoy unique opportunities:

  • Invitations to exclusive “Fifth Thursday” after-hours social events, where you’ll enjoy fun, refreshments, and the camaraderie of fellow VANGUARD members. Fifth Thursdays are held roughly four times per year, when 5 Thursdays occur in a month. These events are free to Vanguard members!
  • Invitations to “Breakfast with the VANGUARD”. Several times a year, you’ll have the chance to have breakfast and enjoy conversation with notable people in our region. These breakfasts are also free!
  • Special opportunities to interact with the Board of Trustees of Lake Area United Way.
  • Recognition in the VANGUARD Report, our annual leadership roster.
  • Thank you for being at the forefront in our communities through Lake Area United Way. Together, we can ensure that Lake County continues to write its own success story.

You can also FAST TRACK to the Vanguard—pledge to reach the Leadership level in 3 years, and you’re part of the Vanguard immediately, enjoying all the opportunities described above.

Thank you for considering a gift at the Leadership Level. It is investors like you, and all of us giving together, that make this community stronger.

Sincerely, CEO Name and Signature