Prevent Child Abuse America donation proposal letter

Dear Friend,

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The future depends on what we do in the present.” Today you have an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact on our present, and to ensure our future and the future of generations to come. By standing with Kappa Delta to prevent child abuse, you can help invest in the future of our country.

Fighting to Survive…

Imagine being referred to as “it” by your own mother and being tortured on a daily basis. Picture your arm being pulled out of socket in one of your mother’s alcoholic rages, or being stabbed with a kitchen knife. When you are allowed the luxury of food, you are forced to eat rotten scraps out of a dog bowl--food even the dog wouldn’t eat. This is the tragic story of a young boy named David who battled his mother alone until age 8. Sometimes the signs of child abuse are not as apparent as the brutal wounds that David endured some are hidden. Perhaps you know a child like David…

How to Recognize the Warning Signals of Child Abuse

• Nervousness around adults
• Aggression toward others
• Inability to stay awake or concentrate for long periods of time
• Dramatic or sudden changes in personality
• Unnatural interest in sex
• Recurrent or unexplained bruises
• Low self-esteem
• Bad personal hygiene

These are all signs that a child may be in an abusive situation. Many people don’t believe that this is a serious problem, or that it doesn’t concern them. They’re wrong. Last year alone over 20,300 cases of child abuse were reported in the state of Utah. According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System there are approximately 1,400 child fatalities a year due to child abuse. And 50 to 60 percent of the deaths due to child abuse or neglect are never recorded.

Child abuse affects ALL of us. The United States government spends over $258 million each day on public programs because of the abuse and neglect of today’s children. This means that the average household pays $1,460 a year for these programs, in tax dollars, while the federal government invests a meager $10 in prevention research per reported case. Therefore, it is up to us.

What is “Prevent Child Abuse America”?
Prevent Child Abuse America was founded in 1972 and has been the leading advocate for preventing child abuse and neglect among our nation’s children. They have 39 state chapters and sponsor prevention at the local and state level. Programs advocate abuse prevention legislation, and adult and youth programming to educate and raise awareness. With help of concerned citizens like you, we can strengthen families and communities nationwide.

Kappa Delta Sorority began supporting “Prevent Child Abuse America” 24 years ago, and two years later, began the nationwide Shamrock Event named in honor of the “lucky” month of March in which the event is traditionally held. Each spring, our chapter here at Utah State University stages our annual Shamrock Event talent show or benefit concert.

In the past, hundreds of members of the Utah State University community have participated in the Shamrock Event. Their participation and donations, coupled with support from local businesses like yours, allowed us to raise over $ 4,000 for our philanthropy. Eighty percent of these funds stayed right here in Logan while the other twenty percent went to nationwide Prevent Child Abuse America public awareness programs. These contributions fund advocacy programs, a statewide network of support, and volunteer action programs throughout the state and country.

How You Can Make a Difference

Working hand in hand with our alumnae and local businesses, we plan to make this year’s Shamrock Event the best yet! However, the expenses for this event are approximately $ 600. In the past about 70 percent of our funding has come from outside donors, which add up to about $ 3,000 donated from benefactors within the community. Sponsorship comes in many different forms; such as: monetary donations, raffle prizes, silent auction packages, gift certificates, and food for concession sales.
This year we are looking for donations such as:
• food for the concession stand
• gift certificates
• flower arrangements for the Shamrock Event Dinner or bouquets for speakers
• silent auction packages
• monetary donations
• corporate sponsorship
• tickets to events or concerts
Your donation is not just an investment in America’s future – it’s also an opportunity for you to raise your profile on campus. Each business that donates will be recognized in the program at each of the events.
If none of these options seem feasible, there are plenty of other ways you can get involved:

• provide advertizing for our upcoming event
• allow us to advertize our event in your business
• allow a donation jar for your customers to donate in
• Provide a percentage of specific revenue toward Prevent Child Abuse America


Donations come in all shapes and sizes, and no one thing is more important than another. Every little bit helps and allows us to make a bigger contribution to Prevent Child Abuse America.

One of us will be calling you in the next few days to touch base about what you will be able to give, and how we should go about picking up your donation. We look forward to talking to you. And we look forward to working with you to prevent child abuse right here in Logan and nationwide. Thanks!

Sincerely,

The Beta Delta chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority


Ariel Leigh Wade
VP Standards

Sara Woodward
Shamrock Chair

Monica Swapp
PR representative

Jeffery Wright
PR representative