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When soliciting donations from companies, it's customary to have a letter from the organization explaining what you're asking for. The letter should be on official letterhead and be signed by officers or board members. Things to include in the letter: * Who is asking for the donation? * What are you asking for? ( Be specific- not just clothing but infant clothing, or cookies and cupcakes for 50 people rather than baked goods) * Why are you asking for this donation? * Who will the donation benefit? * What can the donator gain from donating to your group, club or project? (free advertisement by your posting a list of all the donators, recognition in the community if the event is in the local area and/or printed in the newspaper, a tax deduction, and donations to local groups, clubs, or projects are good for public relations and business.) * Thank the business in advance for considering donating to your group, club, or project. * The name and phone number of a contact person (from the group). * Signatures β all group members, or the contact person, or βmajorβ group members (i.e.: president, Vice President, Chairman, Board Members etc. ) This page explains request letters and includes a sample letter: http://www.wright.edu/~jenny.alexander/donation_guide.htm ==== Solicitation Strategy ==== The general approach is to get in touch with a manager, briefly pitch the Node and what we need, hand off the donation request letter, answer any questions, and hope for the best. Companies like Home Depot have a budget for giving to communities groups like us. The home depot website says to approach store managers directly to ask for small grants (sub $1000). ==== Companies to approach for donations ==== This is a real hodgepodge at this point. Some better leads are needed. * Home Depot * [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community Lowes] * [http://www.acehardwaredc.com/ Ace Hardware] * [http://www.giantfood.com/about_us/community/index.htm Giant] * Safeway Here is [http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2008/lists/baltimore-towson-md.html?sort=revenue&order=DESC a list of local companies] that might throw us a bone if they are willing to support local community groups. == Letter Text == ...todo...
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