Sample Emails and Letters

Customize the samples below!

Send to family, friends, colleagues, clients, etc. 
All donations are tax deductible.
Each donor will receive a thank-you confirmation from JA.

Be sure to copy and paste your fundraising page URL before sending out!

 

PRO TIPS:

  • Include why you decided to take on JA's 100 Hole Challenge! (support JA, want to play 100 holes of golf, representing my company, etc.)
  • If you are a JA classroom volunteer, say so! Tell your personal classroom experience.
  • Mention how long you've been participating in the event and why you take on the challenge each year.

Donation Request for Family or Friends

Hi _____! 

I am proud to be a part of the 2025 Junior Achievement 100 Hole Challenge in support of kids here in South Dakota. Your donation towards my fundraising page will help students in South Dakota build successful futures by providing lessons on money, careers, leadership, and work readiness through a local community volunteer.

I support JA because _________________________________________________________.

My goal is to fundraise a minimum of $_______ to provide students with the JA experience.  

Please consider giving to this great cause!
I've made donating easy by including my online fundraising link: (URL HERE)

Thank you! 

(Your name here)

Donation Request for Colleagues or Acquaintances

Dear _______,

I am reaching out because I know you value the importance of kids here in South Dakota. The 2025 Junior Achievement 100 Hole Challenge is coming up on June 2nd, and I need your help in reaching my goal of $_______ to provide our students with JA experiences. Your donation towards my golf fundraising will help our youth build successful futures by providing lessons on money, careers, leadership, and work readiness through a local community volunteer. 

I personally love JA because ______________________________________________________________________________.

Please consider giving to this great cause!
I've made donating easy by including my team's online fundraising link: (URL HERE)

Thank you! 

(Your name here)

Donation Request for Vendors

Dear ________,

I am supporting Junior Achievement of South Dakota by participating in the 2025 JA 100 Hole Challenge. My goal is to fundraise $________.

Junior Achievement provides kids the opportunity to build successful futures by providing lessons on money, careers, leadership, and work readiness through a local community volunteer. Their lessons and experiences help our youth gain confidence in their abilities and a launching pad to create a life full of opportunity. With your donation towards my golf fundraising, you will be helping to provide JA lessons and experiences to over 55,000 South Dakota students in grades K-12.

All donations are tax-deductible and go to support our local communities. Feel free to donate online here: (YOUR URL).
If you prefer an invoice, please contact Chelsea at Chelsea.Cronin@ja.org

Thank you for your consideration and support!

Sincerely, 

(YOUR NAME HERE)