{"product_id":"donation-request-letter-template","title":"Donation Request Letter Template","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonation Request Letter Template — Ready-to-Use Local Business Outreach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen it's time to put together raffle baskets or fundraiser prizes, the hardest part is often just getting started on the ask. This template gives you a ready-to-use letter for requesting gift cards, items, or services from local businesses, so you can start reaching out to your community right away instead of drafting a request from scratch under a deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe letter covers everything a business owner needs to say yes: what the fundraiser supports, what kind of donation you're hoping for, a donation deadline, drop-off\/pickup flexibility, and a note that a written tax acknowledgment is available as a 501(c)(3) — plus an optional offer to recognize the business at your event and on social media. The product image shows both the plain base version and an example dropped into a full church letterhead, so you can see how easily it adapts to your own branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery spot where your church and event details belong is clearly highlighted, so you can move quickly through customization — add your own header, drop in the highlighted fields, and it's ready to send.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonation Request Letter, in the original Apple Pages format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord version (exported from Pages) for congregations without Pages access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePDF version showing exactly how the formatting is intended to look, for reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlighted fields marking where your church, event, and contact details go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample shown with a sample church header, so you can see how it looks fully branded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on formatting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the Word file is exported from Pages, you may notice small formatting shifts — spacing or alignment — when you open it. Use the included PDF as your visual reference for how the document is meant to look, and adjust the Word version as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This template is a starting point, not legal or tax advice. Please confirm any donation acknowledgment language matches your congregation's own 501(c)(3) documentation practices before sending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Congregations running raffle baskets, silent auctions, or any fundraiser that relies on local business donations — and any church wanting a warm, professional ask ready to go without starting from a blank page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kristin Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52398957920476,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5273\/1100\/files\/pXlHODNsQx.png?v=1788312916","url":"https:\/\/theministrymarketplace.com\/products\/donation-request-letter-template","provider":"Ministry Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}