Engage your business supporters.
Template 1: (copy and paste or use as inspiration)
EXISTING / ACTIVE & LAPSED BUSINESS SUPPORTERS, CURRENTLY ON YOUR DATABASE
Dear [INSERT NAME],
Here at [INSERT CHARITY NAME], we believe everyone should be able to turn the work they do into good and this Christmas we've found an even easier way for your business to sustainably support our future!
You can now fundraise for us through your sales, which means you are only committed to donating what you have raised in relation to what you have sold, allowing you to give in a way that works for your business.
Perhaps you could… [INSERT A COUPLE OF BESPOKE FESTIVE FUNDRAISING IDEAS HERE: check out the Tips to help you engage your supporters for some inspiration].
Will you gift for good this Christmas and raise much needed funds for [INSERT CHARITY NAME]?
How can [INSERT BUSINESS NAME] get involved?
- Gift for good - Pledge a £ or % from the sales of your products or services via Work for Good, in the lead up to Christmas. Login or sign up for free here.
- Share your fundraising - tell your customers or clients about your campaign and make them feel part of doing good this festive season. You can use these resources to help you do this.
To start fundraising and find out more, go to: https://workforgood.co.uk/gift-for-good/for-businesses/
Best wishes,
[INSERT YOUR SIGN OFF]
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Template 2: (copy and paste or use as inspiration)
EXPLORING YOUR POTENTIAL BUSINESS NETWORK, VIA YOUR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS, VOLUNTEERS, TRUSTEES ETC.
Subject: Are you a business owner or a sole-trader?
Dear [INSERT NAME],
We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support of [INSERT CHARITY NAME].
We realise that some of our supporters will be business owners, sole-traders or will have friends and family who are. If that's you, please read on.
Here at [INSERT CHARITY NAME], we believe everyone should be able to turn the work they do into good and this Christmas we've found an even easier way for businesses to sustainably support our future by fundraising for us through their sales!
If you can help us or to find out more please, go to: https://workforgood.co.uk/gift-for-good/for-businesses/ or get in touch with us directly by (insert contact details).
Best wishes,
[INSERT YOUR SIGN OFF]