Sample Donation Request Letter
This letter should be distributed to any local businesses or other potential
donors. Delete the text in the header and update the blue/bold pieces with
your school’s event information. Feel free to add more event details to
generate interest.
SCHOOL LOGO and/or ADDRESS
DATE
Dear (NAME OF BUSINESS),
(NAME OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION) is pleased to announce its participation in
Montana’s College Application Week. In an effort to further expand college access initiatives
Montana College Application Week will be held at sites throughout the state November 3-7, 2014.
The goal of Montana College Application Week is to provide every graduating high school senior the
opportunity to apply to college with a particular focus on helping first-generation low-income
students, and students who may not otherwise apply to college.
Montana College Application Week can open the door for students by encouraging them to take a
significant step toward college in their senior year. What began in 2005 as a single day at one high
school in North Carolina has evolved into 39 statewide campaigns to help students in 2013.
Montana piloted this initiative in 2012 with 4 high schools, and successfully expanded to 84 high
schools and 18 colleges and universities participating in 2013.
We know that (NAME OF BUSINESS) supports our local community and students, and we encourage you
to remind participating students and their families of this support. We therefore respectfully request a
donation of (SUGGESTED DONATION) or any other item(s) you believe will help support Montana’s
students’ successful journeys into higher education. Items will be provided as an incentive for
participating students. Your donation will help ensure that the growing number of students participating
in this initiative will head off to college with all the tools they need to be successful.
If you are able to assist us in this effort, please contact me no later than (DEADLINE).
Thank you!
(SITE COORDINATOR’S NAME)
(SITE COORDINATOR’S TITLE)
(SITE COORDINATOR CONTACT INFO)