Letter Preparation Form

Complete this form and return it to cpgraham@sover.net. Send your contract and deposit for customized fundraising letters to CPG Enterprises. Inc., 283 So. Union St. #1, Burlington, VT 0401. This information provides background so we can write you the most effective letters. But please feel free to provide any other information that will help us understand you, your work and your needs. Send old fundraising materials (tell us if they worked, and why you liked or didn’t like them!) , or write us about your hopes for this mailing. The better we understand you, the better the letter will be. Write as much as you like. Thanks!

Name of Organization:
Address:
Mission Statement:

Year established:
Describe briefly the services you provide:

Who do you serve?
What geographic region do you cover?

What are the most important results you get from your work?

Total annual budget: $__________
Total raised in charitable contributions last year: $___________
Total raised in grants last year: $____________
How much do you need to raise this year? $___________

Describe the people who will get this letter (donors, non-donors, former donors, alumni, clients, patients, community members, etc)

What makes your program different from others that target similar problems?

Who will be signing the letter? (Name and title or position):

Do you have a challenge, matching program, or other incentive for new or increased giving?

Is this mailing for Annual Giving or Membership, or another campaign?

Who may we contact if we have more questions? (name, phone, e-mail address)

Please add any other information you think would be helpful, a list of your concerns, your thoughts or questions.