GIRLS ON THE RUN-CHICAGO SOLEMATES

2020 FUNDRAISER TOOLS

DONATION REQUEST EMAIL/LETTER TEMPLATE

Dear ___,

In 2020 I am taking on an exciting goal: I will be running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 11th and fundraising $______ on behalf of Girls on the Run-Chicago to empower young women. These donations go directly toward crucial program scholarships for girls in need. By [insert date] I am trying to raise _______, any donation will help me hit my commitment goal!

Girls on the Run is a non-profit 501(c)3 life-changing, after-school program for girls in 3 rd-8th grade that creatively integrates running, goal-setting and training for a 5k with a curriculum all about developing confidence, respect and healthy living. The best way to learn more about GOTR is from the girls themselves on the first day of practice here.

Girls on the Run-Chicago serves over 11,000 girls annually at more than 400 schools and to date has never needed to turn a girl away from the program because of her inability to pay the program fee. Please help Girls on the Run continue to say “yes” to girls who want to participate in this amazing program!

You can donate online here [insert link to your fundraising campaign] or by writing a check to Girls on the Run-Chicago with my name, including SoleMates 2020, in the memo section. Please send your checks to Girls on the Run-Chicago (1415 N. Dayton St, Suite 112 Chicago, IL. 60642).

Every donation helps!

□ $5,000: Provides a full team scholarship for one season□ $2,500: Covers the cost of healthy snacks for 250 girls for 1 season□ $1,060: Covers the cost of 5K finisher medals for 1,000 girls□ $796: Covers the cost of training 20 new program coaches□ $515: Provides water bottles to 677 girls□ $240: Sponsors one girl to participate in Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole for 1 season□ $35: Covers the cost of a running buddy scholarship

On behalf of the 10,000 girls that GOTRC will serve this school year, THANK YOU!

Sincerely,

(Your name)