Our volunteers have said that writing letters and emails to sponsors is one of the easiest and most effective fundraising strategies. Email is a free, and powerful way to reach a large number of potential sponsors. Emailing makes it easy for the people on your contact list to forward your message to others they know—in fact, it's a good idea to suggest this in the email. You can send emails or hand-written letters to friends and family, employers and work colleagues, clubs, places of worship, local banks, foundations and charitable organizations in your area.
Tools and Tips for Your Messages to Sponsors
Your myCCS account has a simple and convenient feature for sending out fundraising emails to sponsors, but you can also send them customized emails on your own. In your email, send updates of your preparation including the balance of the amount you need to raise. Hand-writing letters to potential sponsors can also be effective, because it provides a personal touch. A formal letter may be best when soliciting clubs, churches or temples, local banks, foundations and charitable organizations in your area, or larger organizations like The Rotary, Lions and Elks Clubs, Junior League, Junior Chamber, and The United Way.
View our tips and sample fundraising letters and emails to get you started.
We recommend that you personalize every letter that you write with the recipient's name. Don't forget to mention that all contributions toward the program fee are 100% tax-deductible for U.S. residents.
If you have any questions or need support when sending out letters to sponsors please contact your Program Manager. You can also read our fundraising FAQs or, if you are not yet an enrolled volunteer, contact us for further assistance.
