WRITING A COVER LETTER

Dear Mr. Rockefeller, It is a great honor to serve as an honorary member for your fundraising to feed the poor. I appreciate your confidence in me so rest assured that I will be supporting your cause. As I understand, my involvement will be limited to one of your programs called the Monthly Giving Clubs. But because I know the importance of your endeavor to the future of the kids, I am also volunteering to support your nongovernmental homes in providing a healthy and Christian environment for the orphaned children. I hope that in accepting the honorary position, I will be able to make a difference for your organization. Let us all join our hands and I sincerely pray that your fund raising program meets success. Sincerely, Thurston Howell IV

Thurston Howell IV 123 Park Avenue New York, New York 00000 222-555-1000 Oscar Rockefeller 321 42nd Avenue Manhattan, New York 00001 Dear Mr. Rockefeller, Thank you for your kindness in offering me the position as an honorary member of St. George’s Society of New York, a charitable organization for the distressed, sick and elderly persons. I normally do not lend my name for any organizations but your confidence in me of being able to assist you in accomplishing your purpose is such an honour. Since the position is honorarium, I understand that my involvement will not require my personal appearance nor will I be requested to travel and attend meetings. However, I am eager to take an active part in the organization’s Capital Campaign. Your accomplishments in offering advice and relief have earned broad support and I am solidly behind your cause. With organizations like yours, we can all pool our efforts for the well-being of the elderly. Please accept my best wishes for the continued suc...