Fundraising Tool Kit

Customize any of the examples below and send to friends, family, colleagues, and your network.
All donations are tax deductible and each donor will receive a thank-you with furher info. 

Don't forget to include a link to your team's fundraising page!
To find, sign into your account by clicking the "Login" button on the top right side of the page.
Once you are signed in, go to your team's "Homepage" and copy and paste the URL into your email and/or letter. 

Donation Request for Family & Friends

Hi _____! 

I am proud to be a part of the 2022 Junior Achievement Great Shots fore the Kids event in support of students here in South Dakota. Your donation towards my team will give kids the opportunity to succeed by providing lessons on money, careers, leadership, and work readiness through a local community volunteer. My team's goal is to fundraise a minimum of $1,000 in order to provide 40 kids with the JA experience. 

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

Thank you! 

(Your name here)

Donation Request for Colleagues & Acquaintances

Dear _______,

I am reaching out because I know you value the importance of kids here in South Dakota. The 2022 Junior Achievement Great Shots fore the Kids event is one of the largest fundraising events for JA in South Dakota and my team needs your help in reaching our goal of $1,000 in order to provide 40 local students with the JA experience. Your donation towards my team will give kids the opportunity to succeed by providing lessons on money, careers, leadership, and work readiness through a local community volunteer. 

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

Thank you! 

(Your name here)

Donation Request for Vendors

Dear ________,

This year, (YOUR COMPANY NAME) is supporting Junior Achievement of South Dakota by participating in the 2022 Great Shots fore the Kids event on January 14th. My team has a goal of fundraising a minimum of $1,000 in support of 40 local students for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

Junior Achievement provides kids the opportunity to succeed by providing lessons on money, careers, leadership, and work readiness through a local community volunteer. The program teaches our youth the importance of staying in school and gives them hands-on work experiences. With your donation towards our team, you will be helping to provide JA programming to over 35,000 Sioux Empire 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 Jamie at jamie.lennon@ja.org.

Thank you for your consideration and support!

Sincerely, 

(YOUR NAME HERE)

Social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter make it easy to fundraise quickly!
All donations are tax deductible and each donor will a receive a thank-you with further info. 
 

Simply copy and paste any of the examples below and customize it to make it unique to your fundraising.
Don't forget to include your team's fundraising page URL!

*Tip: Tag Junior Achievement of South Dakota in your posts! 

Post #1 

Support our kids here in South Dakota! My team and I are participating in the 2022 Junior Achievement Great Shots fore the Kids event and have a goal of fundraising $1,000 to support 40 students through the JA experience. Donate to our fundraising efforts here: (YOUR TEAM'S URL). 

Post #2 

My team is helping to impact kids in South Dakota through the 2022 Junior Achievement Great Shots fore the Kids event! $25 provides (1) student with lessons on money, leadership, careers in SD, and business ownership. Help my team reach our goal of $1,000! Donate here: (YOUR TEAM'S URL).

Post #3 

Let's make a difference in the lives of South Dakota's future leaders! My team is participating in the 2022 Junior Achievement Great Shots fore the Kids event and need your help in reaching our goal of $1,000! Donate here: (YOUR TEAM'S URL).

Post #4 

Because we believe in the passion and the importance of JA programs, my team is participating in the 2022 Junior Achievement Great Shots for the Kids event and need your help in reaching our goal of $1,000! Donate here: (YOUR TEAM'S URL).

Post #5 

We're almost there! Only (XYZ AMOUNT) until my team reaches our goal of supporting (1) JA Classroom! Donate here: (YOUR TEAM'S URL).

Corporate Matching

Does your company have a matching program? 

Work with employees and HR to make sure your team is not missing out on crucial (and easy!) fundraising dollars!

Get the Boss Involved

Early Release 
Designate a day employees can go home early if they make a donation to JA.

Reward employees if they reach their $1,000 team goal! A drink coupon for the alley, extra raffle tickets, etc. 

Have your boss do something silly! Wear a costume to work, bring cookies for the entire office, shave their head, etc.) 

Office Fundraising

Ice Cream Social
Purchase ice cream bars or set up a build-your-own sundae bar in the office! Free will donation or set a minimum donation amount.

Jeans / Jersey's 4 JA
Employees can wear jeans or a jersey to work by donating a minimum amount to your team's fundraising. 

Chili Cook Off
Charge an entry fee and a lunch fee. Have people vote on their favorite chili and give the winner a prize!

Raffles/Auctions

Get donated items to raffle or auction off.

Items can include:
Skyforce/Stampede Tickets
Movie Package
Electronics
Date Night Package
Extra PTO
Parking Spots