Fund Raising !
Letter Writing Campaign
Overview and Guidelines

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation attributes much of its fundraising success to its patient and family community. However, in order for the Foundation to continue its mission of education, advocacy and research, we need your continued help! Many of you have asked how you can help raise funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Consider doing a letter writing campaign. The time and cost commitment is minimal on your part, but the benefit to the Foundation is remarkable!

Letter writing campaigns at other non-profit organizations have been identified as an effective fundraising tool used by patients and their families. All you need to do is write your own personal story about your relationship with Pulmonary Fibrosis - friend, patient, family member, etc., include a donation form and send it out to your network of contacts. Once donations are received, you will receive an acknowledgement of the donation and we will then thank the generous donor for their tax-deductible contribution. Your participation in raising funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of our ability to carry out our mission to find a cure for and raise awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Step 1 - Create your own letter

Using one of our sample letters as a guideline, write your story as to how you are connected with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Below are some suggestions of content you can include:

• How it has affected you, your family, your friends, etc.
•  Include the name of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and how it supports the Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient community.
• Your connection to the Foundation - as a volunteer, someone who has called the Foundation for information, etc.
• Ask for the donation. Remind them that the donation is tax deductible. 5) Let them know a donation form is enclosed for their convenience. This ensures that if they send a donation, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from us confirming a donation was made in your name. 6) Ask them to share the letter with their friends and family as well!

The Foundation is more than willing to review your letter for accuracy regarding the disease and the Foundation's mission. You can email your submission to pffletterfundr@sbcglobal.net. You can expect a response to your query within 2 business days.

Step 2 - Send letter to your contacts

Your contact network may include friends, family, fellow parishioners, former and current colleagues or social groups.

• Make a list of contacts and addresses so you can track how many people are being sent your letter.
• Include a donation slip into each letter. These slips have been designed specifically for this effort and all you need to do is decide which one to use. LWCDF1 - one donation slip per page; LWCDF2 - three donation slips per page, need to be cut for use.
• You may wish to include a sample letter for your network to use to solicit donations. There is such a letter called "Sample Letter - General" that can be used as a guideline.
• The Foundation can also provide you with brochures if you wish to include them in your mailing.

Step 3 - Acknowledgements

As donations come in, the Foundation will send you a letter notifying you that donations have been received in your name. We can only do this as long as the donor references your name on the donation slip. We will provide you the names only, not the amounts. We will send the donors thank-you letters that they can also use for tax purposes.

If you have any questions about this effort, or wish to share your letter with us, please do not hesitate to contact us at 312.377.6895. THANK YOU!!!