The activities of charitable organizations are aimed at raising funds for the needs of socially unprotected people who find themselves in difficult situations. You have to ask for money from organizations and individuals. How to make such a request?
You will need
- The address of the organization or individual.
Instruction manual
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Gather the initial information about the organization or individual you are planning to contact: address, full name, legal status, name of the head, field of activity. Think about how you can motivate a potential benefactor to provide financial assistance. For some, personal circumstances are the motive, for others, creating a positive image, for others, obtaining tax benefits, etc.
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If you are writing to an organization, contact its leader directly. The more personal the appeal will be, the greater the chance of the success of the enterprise.
3
In a letter, describe the goals and history of your charitable organization. Provide basic information about the founders, members, and most prominent benefactors.
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Make a detailed description of the program for which you want to receive funding. Focus on specifics, back up general information with numbers, dates and names.
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If necessary, accompany the letter with photographs relating to the request for donation.
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Determine the amount you want to receive. You can also invite a potential benefactor to determine the amount of the donation.
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Attach a package of documents to the letter confirming the information contained in the letter. It is advisable to send a draft agreement on charitable assistance.
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Write the contact details of the head of the charitable organization, as well as the curator of the project, with whom you can discuss questions and details of cooperation.
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Sign the letter, verify the signature with a seal.
Useful advice
Compose a letter in the language of the country in which the organization is located. If the request is addressed to a private person, please contact him in the language of his country of residence. English is universal, in case of any doubts duplicate the letter and accompanying documents on it.
