How to Approach a Business for In-kind Donations

You will need a friendly staff to develop a positive relationship with local and regional businesses.

1. Call the Company and ask for the donation department and the name of the person in charge of making donations.
2. Share a professional and friendly introduction about your organization and needs.
3. Request steps needed in asking for a donation of product, equipment, or money.
4. Follow the company’s direction. This may include: (a)Writing a short letter or request with your organization’s EIN tax ID number asking for a specific donation and sharing how you will acknowledge their company for their generosity.(b) Including specific document such as a list of board of directors and your .

Tip 1: You can approach local and regional businesses, as well as distributors and manufacturers to donate equipment and products.

Tip 2: Follow up with the company after sending the letter of request to continue building a relationship and to ask for the next steps, if any.

Tip 3: An important key to success is developing a positive business relationship