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While soliciting for sponsorship and auction items for the Fall Carnival, some donors have asked for tax ID information. I’m not sure if you guys are running into the same issue or not, but if so, please see the attached forms. This is a good document to have just in case a potential donor asks about it.
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
E-Mail Swipe Copies
This email works great in contact forms of the websites of local Houston area businesses.
Hello (POTENTIAL DONOR)!
My name is (YOUR NAME), I am a volunteer with Friends of DePelchin Children’s Center, which is one of the largest providers of mental health, foster care, and adoption services in Texas. I am helping them to collect items that can be used at their Silent Auction in October. Not only will it feel great to support a wonderful organization, but the item that you donate can be a tax write off to you, as well. What item do you feel you would be able to donate? Also, I apologize for sending you a message as opposed to calling, but I didn’t see a phone number on your website.
Kind Regards,
(YOUR NAME)
This is the email used after getting a response…
Hello (Thier Name)
My name is (Your Name), I am a volunteer with Friends of DePelchin Children’s Center, which is one of the largest providers of mental health, foster care, and adoption services in Texas. I am helping them to collect items that can be used at their Tailgate for Tots Silent Auction in October. Not only will it feel great to support a wonderful organization, but the item that you donate can be a tax write-off to you, as well. What item do you feel you would be able to donate? Also, I apologize for sending you a message as opposed to calling, but I didn’t see a phone number on your website.
Kind Regards,
(Your Name)