Fundraising Email Templates

Subject: Keep your Georgia tax dollars working in Rockdale County

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I hope [PERSONAL LINE: business is going well / it was good to see you at ___].

I serve on the board of the Rockdale Education Foundation (REF), and I want to share an easy way for [COMPANY NAME] to support our local schools at no net cost.

Through Georgia's PEACH Education Tax Credit, you can direct part of the state income tax you already owe to REF instead of the state. You get a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Georgia return, and the money stays here supporting Rockdale County Public Schools' students and teachers.

Funds raised through this program allow us to provide Opportunity Grants, ensuring that our students have enriching educational experiences regardless of their family income. 

The statewide pool is limited and fills first come, first served, so timing matters. Business owners with pass-through entities can typically direct up to $25,000, and C corporations up to 75% of their Georgia liability. Your CPA can confirm the right amount for you.

Applying takes about five minutes: https://www.gfpe.org/tax_credit/

Would you be open to a quick call to walk you through it? Thanks for considering this great way to expand opportunities for our kids. 

[YOUR NAME] Board Member, Rockdale Education Foundation [PHONE]

Subject: Re: Keep your Georgia tax dollars working in Rockdale County

Hi [FIRST NAME], circling back on the PEACH Tax Credit. Since the state pool fills first come, first served, I wanted to make sure this didn't get buried. Here's the link again: https://www.gfpe.org/tax_credit/. Happy to answer questions or loop in your CPA. Thanks!

[YOUR NAME]

Subject: Join [# TBA] Rockdale County educators who give every month

Hi [FIRST NAME],

[PERSONAL LINE: I was thinking of you because ___ / hope the kids are loving the school year.]

I serve on the board of the Rockdale Education Foundation (REF) , and I'm asking a few people I know to join our GEM (Give Each Month) community of monthly givers.

Here's what convinced me: [TBA # of signups] staff members have signed up for monthly payroll giving to PEF. These are the people who see our classrooms up close every day, and they choose to give back out of their own paychecks. They know we will invest their money back into students and teachers, and that is the best endorsement we could get.

This year our goal is to get at least as many community members to sign up as GEMs and give  between $5 and $50 a month. Every dollar stays in Rockdale County and supports classroom grants, helping turn great ideas into great learning for our students. 

Signing up takes two minutes, and you can change or stop your gift anytime. You can use this link and it will offer you a recurring gift option: rockdaleeducationfoundation.org/donate

[ADD IF TRUE: I am a GEM donor because I believe deeply in the work of REF.  Will you join me?]

 Even $10 a month adds up to $120 a year for our kids.]

Thank you, [YOUR NAME] Board Member, Rockdale Education Foundation

Subject: Re: Join [# TBA] RCPS staff who choose to support our students every month! 

Hi [FIRST NAME], just bumping this up in case it got lost. If you'd like to join our [# TBA] RCPS educators as a GEM (monthly donor), here's the link: rockdaleeducationfoundation.org/donate. Monthly donations add up! Thank you for considering become a REF GEM!

[YOUR NAME]