June 15, 2009
[Name of Business you are asking for donation] [Address] [City, St. Zip] Dear General Manager: [Your organization name] is requesting your assistance in a form of donation to help us promote [Your cause]. Specifically, [Your organization name] would appreciate a donation of [What you are asking for] [and purpose of materials i.e. for recruitment purposes, for a raffle, etc.]. [Name of business you are asking for donation] has been a great supporter of our community effort in the past and can help us in our mission to improve [Your cause] in the community by contributing the following [what you are asking for]. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely,
[organization coordinator] [title]