Step Up for State Sample Emails
Below you will find a few suggested email templates to send to your network of Texas State supporters. Emails work best when you personalize the content and include impact stories unique to your passion area.
September 25 - 29 (to past supporters):
Dear ___,
Big things are happening at [fund name]. Because of supporters like you, we have [include the impact of past donations; focus on one person's story rather than numbers. Great place to give an impactful quote and picture from a student who benefited from your org.]
Thank you for your past support. You've helped create what's NEXT for [fund name].
You can renew your impact during Step Up for State. On October 4 & 5 you’ll have 1,899 minutes to Step Up again for [organization name]. I hope you will join me and the Bobcat family to make a difference.
Thank you,
[SIGNATURE]
October 2 or 5 (to select past donors or friends):
Hi _____,
As one of [fund name]'s closest supports, I want to give you the exclusive chance to Step Up FIRST! We have a special opportunity to take in gifts early for our fundraising during Step Up for State. Help us get a jump start here: LINK TO YOUR SUFS DONATION PAGE
Your gift of any size will go a long way in helping [fund name]. You can help [description of what the fund supports].
When we Step Up together, big things happen. LINK TO YOUR SUFS DONATION PAGE: Step Up for State
I am thankful for your support,
[SIGNATURE]
October 4:
Hi ____,
Step Up for State starts today! For 1,899 minutes, thousands of generous supporters like you will share their passion for giving back to TXST. That’s not a lot of time.
Share your passion today for [insert population ex: Student Athletes, Graduate students, etc.] by supporting [fund name]. LINK TO YOUR DONATION PAGE
I hope you will join me in making a gift to support [insert population]. All gifts, no matter the size make a big impact when we give together.
Thank YOU for making a difference!
Step Up today! [LINK TO DONATION PAGE]
[SIGNATURE]
October 5:
Hi ____,
We are running out of time -- Step Up for State ends today at 3:39 pm! So far [current donor #] generous people have made an impact to help [insert population].
Will you join us? We are $XX from our fundraising goal. Your support will [fund description].
When we Step Up together, big things happen. LINK TO YOUR SUFS DONATION PAGE
Sincerely,
[SIGNATURE]
October 6-9:
Hi ___,
Thank you for Stepping Up! Your support will help [fund description].
Stay connect with [fund name] by [how can people connect? follow on social media? Check your website for updates/news? Volunteer or attend an event?]
Thank you for making a difference for Bobcats.
With Gratitude,
[SIGNATURE]