Donation Request E-Mail Template
Time to build those connections in your community and find unique ways to treat your teachers!
Looking to rally support from your local community for Teacher Appreciation Week? This pre-written email template makes it super easy to reach out to nearby businesses and ask for donations—whether that’s snacks, gift cards, or small goodies to help celebrate your team. Just fill in your center’s details, personalize if you’d like, and hit send!
💡 Bonus tip: If you have a social media presence, consider offering a shoutout as a thank you—it’s a great way to support the businesses that support you!
Donation Request E-mail Draft
Subject: Teacher Appreciation Week – Donation Request
Hi [Business Name or Contact Person],
My name is [Your Name], and I’m the Director at [Your Center Name], a local early childhood education program here in [City/Neighborhood]. We have a dedicated team of [# of Staff] teachers and staff members who work hard every day to nurture and support young children in our community.
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up (May 5–9), and we’re reaching out to a few amazing local businesses to see if they’d be interested in contributing a small donation to help us celebrate our team. Whether it’s snacks, small items, gift cards, coupons, or even just a kind note—we’re grateful for any support that helps us recognize the heart and soul of our center: our teachers!
Optional for centers with social media: If you’re able to contribute, we’d be happy to feature your business in our parent newsletter or tag you on social media as a thank you! We love supporting and highlighting fellow local businesses in our community.
Thank you so much for considering this! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need more details. We’re so grateful for your time and support.
Warmly,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Center Name]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Center Website or Social Media – optional]
And that’s it! This is not only a great way to make your budget stretch a bit further, but it opens doors to wonderful connections in the community. Good luck and have fun!
