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Sample Fundraising Letter
Dear _________,
Paragraph One: Introduce yourself and why this trip is right for you.
Add an appeal here, such as ―A wonderful opportunity has arisen and I’d like to take advantage of it, but need your help. This is not just a request for help, but also an opportunity for you to become part of the struggle for a peaceful and more just world.‖
Paragraph Two: Explain the film festival, American Friends Service Committee, and the National Priorities Project.
The video contest was launched nationwide in May 2010 to call attention to the $1 trillion the U.S. has already spent on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Youth age 13-23 were asked to address the military budget and use their videos to explore how they would spend the $1 trillion on themselves, their schools, their communities and their country.
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development and peace programs throughout the world. The work of AFSC is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. The National Priorities Project (NPP) makes complex federal budget information transparent and accessible so people can prioritize and influence how their tax dollars are spent. NPP holds the vision of an informed and engaged democracy where all people affected by federal spending priorities have the ability and opportunity to participate in shaping our nation's budget.
Paragraph Three: Tell them how much.
The cost of this trip is $______ for basic accommodations and ground transportation and $______ for airfare. This amount is more than I can afford on my own. Accordingly, I am asking for contributions from my family, friends, and colleagues to make this opportunity a reality for me. Any amount that you can afford to give would be greatly appreciated! You can either make a check out to Witness for Peace for my delegation fees or to me for airfare.
Conclusion: Thank them & enclose a return envelope.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give. Please feel free to call me with any questions at ___________________. I have enclosed a self-addressed return envelope for your convenience. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at [phone number] or American Friends Service Committee at 1-312-427-2533.
Sincerely,

This is an email template that me and Guthrie0 are using to ask for money for our trip to DC. We're going to lower the US military budget, or aleast try. =/