Decline a request for a donation

Tip: Write this brief, polite letter only when you have received a personal request. Your letter lets the reader know that you considered the request.

Tips for declining a donation request:

• Be gracious, whatever the reason is that you must decline.

• Thank the person for the invitation, offer, gift, suggestion, etc.

• State clearly that you are unable to accept.

• Briefly state the reason that you are unable to accept, if desired.

• In closing, restate your appreciation for the person’s consideration.

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