Close by saying thank you and asking your supporters to make a fully tax deductible donation either:
- Online at www.habitatbuildathon.org
- By check (make sure your name and "Build-a-Thon" is written in the memo line of the check and mail it directly to the affiliate
Habitat Seattle/South King County
Attn: Build-a-Thon
PO Box 88337
Tukwila, WA 98138
Habitat East King County
Attn: Build-a-Thon
16315 NE 87th St., Suite B-5
Redmond, WA 98073
Your fundraising webpage will remain online for some time after the Build-a-Thon. We encourage you to keep your fundraising going even after the event. This is a great way to continue to spread awareness about the Habitat mission and your connection to our work. If you receive checks directly from your supporters (before or after the event) please mail them to the affiliate of your choice and we will make sure they are reflected in your fundraising progress.
Sample Letters
Example 1
Dear (name(s)),
Habitat for Humanity is a hand up, not a hand out! Through the hard work, determination, and compassion of volunteers, family partners and supporters, Habitat builds lives, relationships and communities, one house at a time. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing developer dedicated to building simple, decent affordable homes in partnership with low-income families.
Together, the Seattle/South King County and East King County Habitat for Humanity affiliates are hosting the second annual Build-a-Thon between September 17th and September 26th. I am thrilled to tell you that I am participating! What is a Build-a-Thon? Much like sponsoring miles walked in a Walk-a-Thon, I am inviting you to sponsor my volunteer hours for Habitat and be a part of this exciting community event.
As a participant in the Build-a-Thon my personal goal is to raise $(insert fundraising goal) or more to help families in King County achieve the dream of first-time home ownership. You can help right now by sponsoring my volunteer hours with Habitat. It's easy! Just go towww.habitatbuildathon.org to make a donation today. If you prefer to write a check please make it payable to Habitat for Humanity and send it to me.
Why is this so important? Because only 14% of King County housing is available to households earning below 50% of median income (HDC, 2006).This must change. You can lead the way by sponsoring my volunteer hours with the Habitat for Humanity Build-a-Thon!
If you have any questions please contact me at (your phone # and email). If you have any questions about Habitat for Humanity or the Build-a-Thon please visit www.habitatbuildathon.org for more information. You can help us change lives!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Your Signature
Your address/phone/email
P.S. We can even start a Build-a-Thon team together! Go to www.habitatbuildathon.org to find out more!
Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County and Habitat for Humanity East King County are IRS-Designated 501(c)(3) organizations. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Example 2
Dear (name(s)),
I am participating in King County's second annual Habitat for Humanity Build-a-Thon to raise awareness and funds for a future without substandard housing. Habitat for Humanity builds safe, affordable, durable homes in partnership with low-income families and helps make the dream of homeownership a reality. Together the Seattle/South King County and East King County affiliates are hosting this exciting community event that will make a difference in the lives of so many families!
On (date) I will be building with Habitat for Humanity as part of the Build-a-Thon and I need your help, generosity and support! My personal fundraising goal is $ (insert goal). I am raising money so that Habitat for Humanity can continue creating affordable housing opportunities in our community. I invite you to join me by sponsoring my volunteer hours with Habitat. Or we can start a team together! Let me know if you're interested in building for Habitat with me!
Please consider making a donation on my behalf to help me reach my goal. Making a difference is easy! Visit www.habitatbuildathon.org and click on "support a participant" to make an online contribution. You can also send a donation to me made payable to Habitat for Humanity. If you have any questions please contact me at (your phone # and email). If you have any questions about Habitat for Humanity or the Build-a-Thon please visit www.habitatbuildathon.org for more information. Every dollar makes a difference! You can lead the way! You can help us change lives!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Your Signature Your address/phone/email
P.S. The EXCITEMENT is BUILDING! www.habitatbuildathon.org
Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County and Habitat for Humanity East King County are IRS-Designated 501(c)(3) organizations. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Please contact us if you have any questions. We want to help you reach your potential and have a GREAT experience participating in the Build-a-Thon.
Don't forget…
- All the information you need to donate and/or participate is online at www.habitatbuildathon.org
- Please make checks payable to Habitat for Humanity and the affiliate you choose
- Be sure to write your name and "Build-a-Thon" in the memo line of each check
- A matching gift by a company can DOUBLE your pledge
