This is a sample fundraising letter. Be sure to includ the date and name of the organization you are fundraising for and what it does for the community

Dear Family and Friends [or business name],

As many of you may already know, I am involved in fundraising for This year we will have our [insert special event you are raising money for here - or if it is simply a general donation request, write what your organization plans to achieve this year through donor dollars, in a brief and general statement]. I am contacting you on behalf of [insert organization name here] and the fund raising team to request your support in the form of a tax-deductible donation.