How Do You Write An Auction Donation Request Letter?
In a never-ending quest to raise money, many charities and not-for-profit agencies depend on auctions. But where do those auction items come from? They usually start with a donation request letter from someone like you. A well-written letter will help you gather more–and more valuable–items to be auctioned off from local business owners. Send official letterhead. This is important if you’re holding an auction for a well-known charitable organization, but it’s even more important if your organization isn’t very well known. Sending your donation request letter on the charity’s official letterhead will help the business owner take your appeal more seriously. Remind them of the tax benefits. Sure, many business owners will want to help because it’s a good thing to do, but don’t forget to mention in your letter how much of their donated item can be written off at tax time. A good deed with built-in tax benefits is a sure-fire winner. Outline what’s in it for them. The publicity generated
