Sample Raffle Fundraising Letter

19th World Maccabiah SAMPLE RAFFLE FUNDRAISING LETTER Games July 2013

Dear [NAME]:

I am pleased to let you know that I have been chosen to compete as a member of Team USA in the third largest international sporting event in the world – the World Maccabiah Games.

I will travel to Israel in July 2013 as part of the USA delegation to compete in the 19 th Maccabiah Games. The Maccabiah Games are held every four years in Israel. Jewish athletes will come from all over the world to compete, as we build Jewish pride and identity through sports.

Even though I am going to Israel with the desire to win a gold medal, the Maccabiah program involves more than just athletics. Before the competition begins, I will have the opportunity to tour the Jewish homeland! Through the ISRAEL CONNECT program, I will see the Western Wall in Jerusalem, float in the Dead Sea with my fellow athletes, and learn about Israeli culture and traditions through the lives of locals.

I invite you to help me live this Maccabi dream by supporting Maccabi USA through our RAFFLE EXTRAVAGANZA program. For $100 per ticket, you will have the chance to choose from a TRAVEL package, a SPORTS extravaganza, or a CASH alternative at each prize level. Prize drawings will be held for every 1,000 tickets sold, improving your odds of winning.

You will be helping the Maccabi Movement AND giving yourself a chance to win a fabulous prize!

In the enclosed envelope, simply send your check—$100 per raffle ticket—made payable to Maccabi USA, along with the top portion of the raffle ticket with your name and address. Hold onto the longer part of the ticket, and you will be notified if you are a winner. All winners will be posted on our website, and you may also purchase a raffle ticket(s) online at www.maccabiusa.com.

Best of luck, and thanks for your support!

Warmest regards,

[YOUR NAME]

Enclosures

Maccabi USA 1926 Arch Street, 4R Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 561-6900 Fax: (215) 561-5470 [email protected] www.maccabiusa.com