Sample 35 Hours of Giving Newsletter Template
As a board member, sending emails to your personal network can be a fast, easy, and customizable way to get the word out about about 35 Hours of Giving! Here you’ll find several email templates your board members can use to help spread the word on a variety of topics. Pick or choose a few, or give your board members a suggested timeline to follow leading up to and during 35 Hours of Giving!
Promoting Your Organization's Social Media Presence
Subject: Help [@ORGANIZATION HANDLE] raise [GOAL]!
Hi [first_name],
[ORGANIZATION NAME] is working around the clock to raise funds for [ENDOWMENT] during 35 Hours of Giving. You can stay up to date on all of their amazing progress online via [FACEBOOK/TWITTER/INSTAGRAM]. Following [ORGANIZATION NAME] is the best way to stay up to date on all the great work being done in our community for [THOSE BEING SERVED]!
35 Hours of Giving is a 35-hour giving challenge taking place May 3-4, and they will be updating all of their followers before, during, and after! You can also stay up to date directly on our fundraising page here: [LINK TO GIVING DAY PROFILE]
Your likes, comments, and shares make a direct impact on our community, today and every day.
Thank you for supporting me and [ORGANIZATION NAME]!
Making A Personal Ask for 35 Hours of Giving
Subject: [ORGANIZATION NAME] is important to me. Will you help [THOSE BEING SERVED]?
As you may know, I am a member of the board of directors for [ORGANIZATION NAME]. This year, we will be raising much-needed funds and awareness for [ENDOWMENT/CAUSE] during 35 Hours of Giving. [ORGANIZATION NAME] is important to me because [Your Story: Why do you support this organization? What impact has this organization had on you/your family/your friends?]!
[ORGANIZATION MISSION AND OBJECTIVE]
35 Hours of Giving is a 35-hour giving challenge to celebrate the generosity of our great community, so please join this movement by contributing on May 3-4! Check out our page here: [LINK TO GIVING DAY PROFILE]
Thank you for supporting me and [ORGANIZATION NAME]!
Soliciting A Match or Challenge Opportunity
Subject: Help [ORGANIZATION NAME] double our donations!
Hi [first_name],
As you may know, I am a member of the board of directors for [ORGANIZATION NAME]. This year will be raising much-needed funds and awareness for [ENDOWMENT/CAUSE] during 35 Hours of Giving, which is a 35-hour giving challenge to celebrate the generosity of our great community on May 3-4!
We are working hard to find new and exciting ways to incentivize our supporters to give back during 35 Hours of Giving. We have found that donors are 3 times more likely to give when motivated by a matching donation or incentive challenge.
This is where you can help [ORGANIZATION NAME] in a big way! Through your matching gift or unlockable challenge, we can motivate more of our supporters and community members to stand behind [ORGANIZATION NAME]’s mission and make an exponential difference. I am happy to discuss this opportunity with you further and find the best possible fit for you and [ORGANIZATION NAME].
Thank you for your consideration, and I hope I can count on your support!
Announcing 35 Hours of Giving
Subject: [ORGANIZATION NAME] has an exciting announcement!
I am excited to announce that on May 3-4, [ORGANIZATION NAME] will be participating in 35 Hours of Giving! This 35-hour online event is a great way get our community excited about giving locally, and an amazing opportunity to raise funds for [ORGANIZATION MISSION AND OBJECTIVE/ENDOWMENT]
[Your Personal Story: Why are you supporting this organization? What impact has this organization had on you/your family/your friends?]
Check out our fundraising page here: [LINK TO GIVING DAY PROFILE]
Thank you for supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME] and [ORGANIZATION CAUSE]!
Leading Up to 35 Hours of Giving
Subject: I Need Your Help!
Hi [first name],
35 Hours of Giving, the 35-hour giving movement in our community, is only [X] days away. [ORGANIZATION NAME] is participating in this two-day celebration and I want to support them on May 3-4. I need your help to make a difference!
Your contributions can make an enormous impact on [THOSE BEING SERVED].
Together we can [OBJECTIVE/ENDOWMENT]. Visit [LINK TO GIVING DAY PROFILE] to support me and [ORGANIZATION NAME]!
Thank you!
When 35 Hours of Giving Has Officially Arrived
Subject: 35 Hours of Giving is here - Support [ORGANIZATION NAME]
Hi [first_name],
TODAY is the day! It’s 35 Hours of Giving, so the time to give is now. Our goal is to raise $[X] for [ORGANIZATION NAME], but we need your support.
Please join me in helping [ORGANIZATION NAME] to [ORGANIZATION MISSION OR OBJECTIVE] by visiting our fundraising page at: [GIVING DAY PROFILE LINK].
If you’ve already donated, thank you so much for your support! I hope you’ll consider sharing our fundraising page with your friends and family on social media to get the word out about [ORGANIZATION NAME] and the difference they make in our community!
Thank you!
When 35 Hours of Giving is Almost Over
Subject: Only a few more hours left to give!
Hi [first_name],
Can you believe 35 Hours of Giving is almost over? We have already raised [$ AMOUNT RAISED] for [ORGANIZATION NAME]!
I am so thankful for the support of my friends, family, and community throughout this day - but the giving isn’t over yet! There are still [HOURS LEFT] left to help our community. Visit our fundraising page at [GIVING DAY PROFILE LINK] and make a contribution to help us reach our goal.
You can also show your support by sharing our fundraising page with your friends and family on social media!
Thank you again for making this an amazing day for [ORGANIZATION NAME]!
Thanking 35 Hours of Giving Supporters
Subject: Thank you
Hi [first_name],
Thank you so much for all of your support during 35 Hours of Giving. Because of you, [ORGANIZATION NAME] raised [DOLLARS RAISED]! Together, we made a difference in the lives of [THOSE SERVED BY ORGANIZATION].
I am so grateful for you and your support of [ORGANIZATION NAME]! Thank You!