Fundraising Champion Email Guide

Use these email templates to reach out to your personal network and spread the word about your fundraiser. Just copy and paste the text below into your email client, fill in the placeholders, and add some personal flair to make it your own!

Before 35 Hours of Giving

Subject: Join me in Supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME]

Hi [first_name],

I am excited to announce that I am supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME] during 35 Hours of Giving by serving as a fundraising champion! Every dollar raised will help [ORGANIZATION NAME] to [MISSION - take from the organization's story]!

[Fundraiser Story: Why are you passionate about this organization? How has it impacted you, your loved ones, or your community?]

35 Hours of Giving is a special opportunity to rally around causes we care about and make a lasting impact. This giving event takes place from May 7 - 8, and I would love for you to be part of it!

Join me in making a difference by donating to my fundraiser today: [LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE]

Thank you for supporting me and [ORGANIZATION NAME]!

Subject: I Need Your Help to Create Lasting Impact!

Hi [first name],

35 Hours of Giving, is only X days away. I’m raising funds for [ORGANIZATION NAME], and I need your help to make a meaningful impact on May 7 - 8.

Your gift doesn’t just support [ORGANIZATION NAME] today—it becomes part of an endowment, ensuring that [ORGANIZATION NAME] can continue its vital work for generations to come. Instead of a one-time gift that is spent immediately, your donation is invested, and the earnings provide ongoing funding for:
[Example - pull from organization’s donation levels if they are there:

  • $10 – [Example: Permanent support for food assistance programs]
  • $50 – [Example: A lasting resource for classroom materials]
  • $100 – [Example: Sustainable funding for community healthcare]
  • $250 – [Example: Enduring mentorship opportunities for future leaders]


    • By giving today, you’re helping [ORGANIZATION NAME] build a foundation of long-term financial stability, so they can continue to [MISSION] year after year.

    Visit my fundraising page to make a lasting difference: [LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE].

    Thank you for being part of this movement for a stronger future!

    During 35 Hours of Giving

    Subject: 35 Hours of Giving Starts NOW - Support [ORGANIZATION NAME]

    Hi [first_name],

    The time to give is here! It’s May 7 - 8 is happening now, and I’m working to raise $[YOUR FUNDRAISER GOAL] for [ORGANIZATION NAME].

    Your donation today will help [ORGANIZATION NAME] [MISSION], making a real difference for [THOSE SERVED BY ORGANIZATION].

    Can you chip in? Every gift helps! Donate now: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK].

    If you’ve already given—thank you! You can still make an impact by sharing my fundraising page with friends and family. Let’s spread the word and maximize our support for [ORGANIZATION NAME]!

    Thank you!

    Subject: Only a Few Hours Left to Give!

    Hi [first_name],

    Time is running out! 35 Hours of Giving is almost over, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has supported my fundraiser. Thanks to generous donors like you, we’ve already raised [$ AMOUNT YOU’VE RAISED] for [ORGANIZATION NAME]!

    But we’re not done yet! If you haven’t given yet, there’s still time to help me reach my goal. Donate now: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]

    You can also support by sharing my fundraising page with friends and family—every share brings in more potential donors!

    Let’s make these last few hours count. Thank you for being part of this incredible effort!

    After 35 Hours of Giving

    Subject: Thank you – We Did It!

    Hi [first_name],

    Wow—I can’t thank you enough for your generosity during 35 Hours of Giving! Because of you, I was able to raise $[AMOUNT THAT YOU RAISED] for [ORGANIZATION NAME]!

    Your support means the world to me and to [THOSE SERVED BY ORGANIZATION]. Whether you donated, shared my fundraiser, or cheered me on, you played a vital role in making this campaign a success.

    Thank you for making a difference!

    You rock,
    [Your Name]