Quick Tip: A Critical Element of Every Fundraising Appeal
According to FundRaising Success magazine, there is one critical element of a strong fundraising appeal that many copywriters don't understand: You must give your prospective donors a short, absolutely clear statement of what you're asking them to accomplish with their gifts.
Use direct language that's easy to understand, and describe EXACTLY what the gift will mean to those who will benefit from it. Write from your heart.
Here's an example taken from a local Rotary Club fundraiser:
"Your gift of $10 buys a beautifully illustrated, hardback Random House Children's Dictionary for a 3rd grader in our community. Many of these children come from families living at or below the Federal poverty level. And for many of these children, this is the first book they will call their own.
"A gift of $50 puts 5 children on the path to literacy … and $100 means 10 children will be able to bring these beautiful books home to assist and encourage them to do well in school."
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