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Fundraising for Your Volunteer Program

You are about to embark on an amazing learning and volunteer journey that will change your

life! If you are interested in fundraising for your Volunteer Program, here are a few ideas that

might help.

Tell others how this journey will positively affect your life and the people you are helping.

Craft a personal letter that explains what you are doing and why you have chosen to

volunteer in a village with Village Volunteers, and send it to everyone you know. You will find

a sample form letter on Village Volunteers letterhead, with our tax ID number to use.

Make sure your letter is limited in length to one page and describes your placement and

what you hope to do while you are there. Educate businesses, your friends, family and their

friends, and co-workers.

Provide stamped return envelopes with each letter. Remember, you want to make the

donation process as easy as possible. All they should have to do is write a check.

Contact your local newspapers and magazines. A sample press release follows!

Create a brochure for yourself.

Create a Donation Form. This form will list all of your contact information and several donor

amounts your sponsor can choose from. You are advised to start with a modest amount

($25) but also request large donation amounts ($100+) and any amounts in between.

Follow-up with thank you notes 24 hours after you receive your donation.

Create a website or email distribution list and send out frequent updates about your

fundraising experiences, dollars raised, and details of the journey when you return.

Hold an event, silent auction, or even a series of bake sales. Involve friends and family

members, and remember a donation receptacle. Let us know if you’d like photos or VV

brochures to print.

Contact your school’s financial aid department. They may have grants or funds available for

supporting your program.

Most importantly, stay positive!!!! Chances are that, if you truly believe in something, the people

that care about you will believe in it too. If you start early the possibilities are endless!

Remember that all donations should be made payable to Village Volunteers with your name on

the memo line. Please have your sponsors send their donations to your home. Collect all the

checks, and make copies or log them for your reference. Then, forward all checks to:

Village Volunteers

5100 South Dawson Street, Suite 202

Seattle, WA 98118

Good luck!

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Fundraising For Your Volunteer Program