It’s a great idea to ask local businesses to help you with your event in order to keep costs down.
HERE ARE SOME KEY TIPS:
- Whenever possible, make the ask in person and bring a copy of this letter with you
- Explain clearly WHY the should help you
- Show your passion for your cause
- Ask for their support not their money (even if that’s what you want!)
- Close with a heartfelt thank you
FOLLOW THIS FORMAT:
Date
Name
Organization
City, State Zip Code
Dear (NAME),
My name is (name) and I’m currently a student at (school). I am organizing (event) to raise awareness and support for (insert your cause or organization). The event is on (date) at (location) and I’m hoping to have (number) participants at the event.
I care about (cause or organization) and their mission to (insert organization’s mission) because (insert YOUR WHY here). My goal is to (insert your goals here).
I am looking for sponsors who can help us reach our goal by donating (donation amount) or by providing and in-kind donation for (describe what you need) for the event. Your support means that I’ll be able to (describe how their donation helps).
As a thank you for your generosity, I would like to offer you (list incentives – examples: shout out at event, shout out on social media, name on t-shirt etc.)
I hope that I can count on (name business) for the support and for helping us make this event even better.
(Include details about how they can donate here). Thank you in advance for you contribution.
With warm regards,
(Your Name)
(phone)
(email)