| Here is a sample appeal letter for a humane | | | | its mission: To provide education and outreach in |
| society seeking sponsors for a fundraising walk. | | | | the community, medical services for needy |
| The key to getting donations is to personalize the | | | | animals, humane investigation, safe shelter for |
| tone of the letter to match your personality and | | | | homeless animals, and strong adoption programs |
| to properly promote your cause. | | | | to ensure that every companion animal lives in a |
| Be sure to read the other fundraising letter tips | | | | safe, loving and secure home. |
| for advice on how to make your message | | | | Enclosed you will find a copy of my Walk for the |
| heartfelt and motivating! | | | | Animals sponsor sheet. If you would like to join us |
| Date | | | | in supporting this outstanding event, please add |
| Name | | | | your name to this sponsor sheet and return it to |
| Company | | | | me by (deadline date) (or visit my personal |
| Address | | | | sponsorship website at to make a secure |
| City, State Zip | | | | donation online). |
| Dear (Name): | | | | Checks should be made payable to HSBC or the |
| On Saturday, September 30, I will be walking | | | | Humane Society of Berks County, which is a |
| together with 1,500 other animal lovers in the | | | | private, non-profit organization. Also, your donation |
| 29th Annual LindyScholar Walk for the Animals | | | | is tax deductible. |
| & Walktoberfest benefiting the Humane | | | | The HSBC's Walk for the Animal's goal this year is |
| Society of Berks County. | | | | to raise over $75,000 which will help them provide |
| My personal fundraising goal is $__________ | | | | shelter, medical care, and adoptions for the |
| (the average goal is for each walker to raise a | | | | animals entrusted in their care. HSBC also |
| minimum of $100). I would appreciate any support | | | | educates the community about respect and |
| that you could give me for this very worthwhile | | | | kindness to all animals. Based on Walk's amazing |
| cause. | | | | growth of recent years I am sure that they will |
| In 2006, nearly 7,000 homeless, lost, and abused | | | | reach, if not exceed, this impressive goal! |
| animals will be housed by the Humane Society of | | | | Thank you for considering this request for your |
| Berks County. With your support, the Humane | | | | support. |
| Society of Berks County will be able to continue | | | | |