The College of Idaho
Sample Fundraising
Letter #2— Mexico
For non-Christian friends, family, business owners ...
Steps:
1. Highlight and paste this letter into a Word document.
2. Change the 2nd paragraph.
3. Choose 20 people, and write a 2-3 sentence personal note at the
bottom of each.
4. Address and stamp 20 envelopes (regular size -- you can get them at
the dollar store).
5. Stuff your letters, BUT DO NOT SEAL THEM (we will add a return
envelope).
6. Return the envelopes, with an additional 20 stamps to the CM
Office.
7. Start packing for Mexico.
Dear
I hope all is well with you. I am writing to tell you about a terrific opportunity I will have during Winter Break.
I'm still attending C of I and keeping myself busy with studies, intramural soccer, my fraternity activities, and even the occasional date! I'm in the middle of my Junior year and have finally decided to major in English literature. I've found that I can learn so much about the variety of the world through literature. In each book I get a little history, psychology, religion, and culture. It's a great education.
From February 19-24 I will join about 60 other students and travel to Tijuana, Mexico where we will work with children at Hogar de los Ninos Orphanage (Home of the Children) through the Campus Ministries Department at C of I. Our team will spend our time working with children and helping out at the orphanage, and also constructing a home for a needy family in the area. Our homes will have a cement floor, windows, door and two rooms. They cost about $3,000 in materials. They are simple, but are a significant improvement from what many people in this area have for homes. I am excited about the opportunity to learn while serving during my break between semesters.
I am writing to ask if you would be my partner in this service project through financial support. The project will cost $680 per-person (which covers airfare, room and board, ground transportation, and building materials for our house). Your gift would be fully tax-deductible. Any contributions I receive above my individual cost will be applied to the team expenses as a whole. Please make any checks payable to The College of Idaho and mailed to Campus Ministry (you may put "Potter's Clay" in Memo area, but for Tax Purposes, DO NOT WRITE MY NAME ON THE CHECK, not even in "memo" area). I would really appreciate any contribution you can make. Campus Ministries will keep track of your check for me using the enclosed card.
I am excited about being part of this team, and I appreciate your consideration. It will be a great encouragement to have the involvement of family and friends, and I'll send you a letter describing everything we see and do.
Thank you and best regards,
