Sample Fundraising Letter
Request For A Raffle Prize

Below is a sample fundraising letter requesting a raffle prize from a local company.




Prior to sending a letter such as this you should research the target company and try to identify the department and name of the person who deals with these requests.

To find out this information visit the company website or telephone them directly.

Many companies are very generous when it comes to requests for raffle prizes but larger ones in particular do get a lot of fundraising letters and organisations asking for help.

Most companies will also need at least 6 weeks to turn around a request so send you letter in in plenty of time. This is particularly true in the run up to Christmas when every school in the country is after something for their Winter Fundraisers.

Often instead of actual products a company will send vouchers to use in their stores. Companies like this because it is obviously easier and cheaper to post vouchers and it encourages footfall in their shops.

Requests for raffle prizes should always be on headed paper and include your charity registration number. This is to stop fraudulent requests.

If your request is successful do remember to thank the company concerned. Particularly if it is a local business.

Please use the sample fundraising letter below as a template for your own.

Remember keep it brief and keep it simple.

Sample Fundraising Letter
Request For A Raffle Prize

Date

Request for a Raffle Prize

Dear Ms Black

I am writing to you on behalf of Loverton Junior School. The school PTA are currently planning our Christmas Fundraising Event- The Jinglebell Challenge which takes place on 16th December. This will consist of an afternoon of fun for the children and their families. Previous events have always proved very popular.

Money raised at the event will be used to refurbish our school library which is in a poor state of repair.

We were hoping that Chocs Away might be willing to supply us with a suitable prize for our raffle. Chocs Away gift baskets are always popular but any suitable product you could donate to us would be much appreciated.

If you were able to help please send you donation direct to the school at the address above. If you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact me at the school address or email bob.johnston@connect2u.com

Thank you in advance and best wishes from everyone at Loverton Juniors

Your sincerely

Bob Johnston
PTA Fundraising Secretary
Loverton Junior School

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