Sample Fundraising Letter
[Date]
Dear [Company/Individual Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I am a student at [UNIVERSITY], and I am writing to request your support for a health service project I am participating in as a member of the [UNIVERSITY] Timmy Global Health Chapter. [UNIVERSITY] Timmy Global Health is committed to addressing global health iniquities through our advocacy, fundraising, and service work. This [MONTH] we will travel with [NUMBER] medical professionals to [COUNTRY] to provide medical care in poor, indigenous communities.
[UNIVERSITY] Timmy is a college chapter of Timmy Global Health (formerly the Timmy Foundation), a non-profit organization based out of Indianapolis that channels resources to sustainable health projects in developing countries. Partnering with established NGOs in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, Timmy Global Health sends a group of volunteers every two to three months to perform medical relief in underserved areas. By combining these short-term efforts with monetary support for its partner organizations, Timmy Global Health aims to achieve long-lasting change.
College chapters play a key role in Timmy Global Health’s model of sustainable care. For the past [APPROPRIATE NUMBER] years, [UNIVERSITY] has greatly contributed to Timmy Global Health’s mission through its medical brigades and fundraising. Prior to the annual trips, students collect medical supplies and raise money to support Timmy’s partner organization in [COUNTRY]. This funding allows for year-round care in the communities we serve and sponsors local projects to improve health outcomes in these isolated areas. During the trips students help translate and run the clinics, gaining valuable experience in medical service. As students, we strive to not only serve the [NATIONALITY] people, but also to empower students to become active leaders in global health efforts.
Last year, as a participant on a Timmy team, I was inspired by my experience in [COUNTRY] and the success our group was able to achieve. My participation on the Timmy trip has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in medicine serving underprivileged people. This year, I am excited to continue our work in [Xela/Quito/Tena/Monte Cristi] as a Timmy Global Health student leader.
I would like to ask for your assistance in making this trip a reality through a financial donation of your choosing. Any contribution that you can make would be greatly appreciated and will help us achieve our goals of alleviating suffering and improving healthcare for those of [COUNTRY].
Timmy’s outreach comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are just a few ways that funds donated to Timmy are often used:
-$1,500 funds a surgery and follow up care for a damaged cornea.
-$350 funds a hernia operation for a patient referred by Timmy.
-$100 treats 200 patients for intestinal parasites.
-$50 ensures five patients get the x-rays they need.
-$32 provides prenatal care for an expecting mother.
Thank you for your encouragement and generosity!
Sincerely,
[Contact Information]