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How to get in-kind donations for your Organization

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Learn how to approach local and regional businesses for in-kind donations with this step-by-step instructions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

You will need a friendly staff to develop a positive relationship with local and regional businesses.

Step 1

Call the Company and ask for the donation department and the name of the person in charge of making donations.
Step 2

Share a professional and friendly introduction about your organization and needs.
Step 3

Request steps needed in asking for a donation of product, equipment, or money.
Step 4

Follow the company's direction. This may include: (a)Writing a short letter or request with your organization's EIN tax ID number asking for a specific donation and sharing how you will acknowledge their company for their generosity.(b) Including specific document such as a list of board of directors and your 501(c)(3) nonprofit papers.

Tips & Warnings

Make sure to ask the company what type of supplemental documents they would like to receive.
Follow up with the company after sending the letter of request and ask for your next stepts
Being friendly and developing a positive business relationship is an important key to success.
Never be rude
Always thank them for their time,even if they turn you away.

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