SAMPLE LETTER AND EMAIL TO DONORS OR STAKEHOLDERS

Sample Letter

Dear ____,

I have some great news that I’m excited to share with you. Give2Grow-Phelps County Match Daywill be repeated again in November! Last year over $673,000 was granted out to local non-profits through this incredible event.

On November 20,thousands of people who care about Phelps County are going to show their support for their favorite nonprofit organizationsduring Give2Grow-Phelps County Match Day, sponsored by the Phelps County Community Foundation. On that day, every donation we get will go further to help us claim our share more than$120,000in a challenge match pool of funds.

Tell a story about the results from last year’s event, your cause or needs, the project these donations will help fund. Consider using a powerful first person account of someone whose life your work touched.

We need you to help us with these three things:

  1. Mark Give2Grow- Phelps County Match Dayon your calendar for November 20stand bookmark this giving link: give2grow.razoo.com
  1. Please make an online donation to support us on November 20th.
  1. Help us spread the word!Forward this information to your family and friends along with a personal note as to why you believe in our work, and why they should give on Give2Grow- Phelps County Match Day on November 20th.

Please get involved, make a difference and help us. Not only will all donations be increased by the challenge match funds, but nonprofits with the largest number of donors will also receive additional bonus grants. We can’t wait to celebrate the difference your generosity will make on November 20th.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Sample Email

Email Subject line ideas:

  • Phelps County is Coming Together on November 20th
  • A Special Day is Coming
  • How Will You Invest in the Future of Phelps County?

Email Text Sample:

On Thursday November 20, Phelps Countywill come together for Give2Grow- Phelps County Match Day, sponsored by the Phelps County Community Foundation. We need YOU to join us. It’s 24-hours of unprecedented giving to nonprofits. It’s your chance to help make a real difference, right here in our community.

Show your support through Give2Grow- Phelps County Match Day, and your gift will be increased by helping us get a proportional share of the more than$120,000 challenge match fund.

<Add information about your specific need for funds, a designated project or results achieved from last year’s event.>

Please show your support on November 20thby donating online at give2grow.razoo.com Thank you for your generosity. Please help us spread the word!