Alumni Fund Samples

Sample solicitation letters and emails from Alumni Fund agents to their classmates.

Legacy and Traditions of the Alumni Fund (Class of 2009)

Dear [sal], You may have heard that Williams has earned some more awards in the last few months: #1 in the US News & World Report for Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 on Forbes’ Best Colleges List and it is apparently the best place to find a husband or wife. It… Continue reading »

Kicking off the Fund Year (Class of 2006)

Dear [sal]: Last year our giving totaled $xxxx at a whopping xx% participation rate. On behalf of the college, we thank you for this generous support. The Alumni Fund overall represents more than 7% of the college’s operating budget. Our dollars go to critical initiatives including enriched student life, faculty… Continue reading »

Why I Give (Class of 1987)

Our classmates give to Williams in overwhelming numbers because they value the formative years they spent there and the way Williams put them on rewarding personal and career paths. They give to Williams because of their support of excellence...And, finally, they give to Williams because of the substantial “multiplier effect” of the college on the lives of its students. Continue reading »

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