<p>TEMPLATE: Invitation to attend your event, or donate online</p><p>Dear friend,</p><p>People all around the world are facing so many challenges – hunger, insecurity, civil war and uncertainty about their future. I’ve decided to help spread awareness about this unnecessary situation by hosting [NAME OF EVENT], a [ADJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE EVENT – CONCERT, BAKE- SALE, ETC.] event to raise funds for Mercy Corps.</p><p>I’m fundraising for this cause because [INSERT PERSONAL NOTE].</p><p>Mercy Corps is a nonprofit humanitarian assistance organization that saves and improves lives in the world’s toughest places. They have expert teams on-the-ground in over 40 countries who are working around the clock to rush aid to vulnerable families. Find out more about their work by clicking on this link: [INSERT LINK]</p><p>I’d like to invite you to join my efforts to spread awareness and raise funds to help vulnerable families by attending [NAME OF EVENT] on [DATE]. Here are the details:</p><p> [LOCATION – STREET ADDRESS AND NAME OF VENUE]  [START TIME – END TIME]  [BRIEF DESCRIPTION: AUCTION, CONCERT, BAKE SALE, DINNER, ART SHOW, ETC.]  [INSERT TICKET PRICE IF APPLICABLE, AND AMOUNT PER TICKET THAT WILL BE DONATED TO MERCY CORPS]  [INSERT LINK TO EVENT POSTING FOUND ON YOUR FUNDRAISING DASHBOARD]</p><p>If you can’t attend but still want to help Mercy Corps rush urgent aid to families in need, I’ve also created an online fundraising page. You can donate by clicking this link: [INSERT LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE FOUND ON YOUR FUNDRAISING DASHBOARD] </p><p>I look forward to seeing you at [NAME OF EVENT]! Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of so many. I appreciate your support!</p><p>Sincerely, [NAME]</p><p>P.S. All donations at this event or via my online fundraising page are tax-deductible. If you donate online, Mercy Corps will automatically send you a receipt. If you donate at this event, I’ll make sure Mercy Corps receives your donation and address so they can mail you a receipt. </p>