How Do You Ask For Corporate Donations?
Even during tough economic times, most companies budget funding for charity donations. Charitable donations serve two purposes from a corporate perspective. They make employees proud to work for the company, and they place the company in a favorable light in the local community and in the national spotlight. Their budgets are not limitless, however, and companies can be selective. How you handle yourself when asking for a corporate donation is key—and can mean the difference between a generous contribution or nothing at all. Call the company and ask to whom a corporate donation letter should be addressed. Getting a name will help advance all your efforts. Write a formal donation request letter. In this letter, introduce your organization and outline what it does, its accomplishments and what it needs. In closing, ask for the donation outright and thank the reader for his or her attention. If possible, go to the corporate offices and present your letter in person. Be professional, loo
