Sample Fundraising Letter: Golf Tournament Team Recruiting

Planning a golf tournament to raise money for your favorite charity? To have a successful golfing fundraiser, you’ll need to recruit people to play in the event. To recruit teams of players, you’ll want to send a fundraising letter announcing the event to local golfers, professionals, and those who have donated to the charity in the past.

 

Dear [Recipient's Name]:

 

What could be better than spending an afternoon playing golf during the [season of the year]? If you relish the idea of driving the links with your friends, you’ll be thrilled to find out about the upcoming [name of event] Golf Tournament. You’ll be able to pair your love of golf with the socially responsible activity of helping raise money for [charity].

 

The event will be a great deal of fun for everyone involved, and [charity] will greatly benefit from the proceeds. You can register to play on your own, or you can put together a team of your friends, colleagues, and/or golfing buddies. You’ll be able to enjoy a wonderful afternoon on the greens, while helping provide support for [charity].

 

To register, simply complete the enclosed form and mail it in the enclosed envelope along with your registration fee. If you’re interested in a sponsorship opportunity or making a door prize donation, please indicate your interest on the form. You may reach me at [telephone number] or [email address] if I can answer any questions for you. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the tournament.

 

Warm Regards,

 

 

[Name]

 

[Name of Event] Golf Tournament Team Coordinator