Sample Gift Acknowledgment Letter

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Dear_________________________________:

(use first name(s) as much as possible)

The Board of Directors of the _____________________________ County 4-H Foundation thank you for your thoughtful gift of___ (dollar amount) ___ in support of its ___________________program. The more than ___ (number of 4-Hers in the county) ___ share their gratitude as well.

As you know, our ______________________ County 4-H programs are increasing in quality, as well as in the number of young people and volunteers who are involved. You contribution helps to make that possible in	important ways. You may also be interested to learn that 4-H is the largest youth organization in Arkansas and in the world, serving more than 130,000 of our state’s youth in calendar 2003 alone.

Please know we value you in many ways. And your gifts make you even more special to us.

Sincerely,

Name

President, __________________ County 4-H Foundation

CC:	County Staff Chair

Director of Development