Great Fund Raising Ideas

sanjeevsachdev27 — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:40:39 +0000

Most of the people usually shudder at the simple idea of raising funds, even if it is for some noble cause. They keep imagining that the people from whom they are going to ask for funds will think them to be beggars, and may create a wrong impression in their minds.

Its not as bad as that! Only if you go about in a simple non-complicated, honest and systematic way. Preparing a mailing list is the first step in this direction. Draw up a list of persons, whom you think have the money power and would open up their hearts and would contribute easily.

Next draft a personalized letter, highlighting the salient features of your project, and the social cause for which it is being promoted. Keep the letter brief and to the point. Avoid third person pronouns such as “they”, “them” etc. Using first and second person pronouns such as “I”, “we”, “you” etc, will help to strike a personal bond with the prospective donor

Great many sites on the internet offer ready made letters and templates suitable for fund raising for any occasion. Here’s one such site which could be of interest to you:

Red Hot Fund Raising Ideas

Good luck and happy hunting for funds!