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Craft a personal letter that explains what you are doing and why you have chosen to volunteer in a village with Village Volunteers. We will supply you with a form letter that can be modified that contains our US 501(c)(3) tax ID number and our logo. Donors can deduct their contribution.
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Make a presentation in your community; clubs, place of worship, schools, family/friends, and workplace.
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Make sure the letter is limited in length to one page and it describes the village or program you are visiting and what you hope to do while you are there.
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Explain how this journey will positively affect your life and the people you are
helping.
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Provide stamped return envelopes with each letter. Remember, you want to
make the donation process as easy as possible for your sponsor. All they
should have to do is write the check.
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Contact your local publications with a press release. If you provide your
contact information and a special interest factor, you might have a feature article written that would bring in more donations!
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Create a brochure for yourself.
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Create a website or e-mail distribution list and send out frequent e-mails about your fundraising experiences, dollars raised, and details of your journey while you are gone and after you return.
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Hold an event, silent auction or even a series of bake sales. Make sure that people know what the money from the bake sale will accomplish. Be sure you put out a donation jar. We can send you photos to print.
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Contact your school's Financial Aid or Study Abroad Department. There might be funds available for you to tap into.
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Apply for a scholarship, grant or fellowship. Below are a few suggested sites.
Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships
Scholarship, Grant, and Fellowship Banks
Advice
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Create a Donation Form. This form will list all of your contact information and
several donor amounts your sponsor can choose from. Start off with an initial
modest amount ($25) but also request large donation amounts ($100+) and
any amounts in between.
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After you apply to volunteer, we will assist you with sample letters and press releases, a PowerPoint presentation and other media tools. We are happy to provide support and work closely with you throughout your fundraising efforts.
