Donations/Sponsorship

Below is a letter for you to modify when seeking donations to promote an activity and an example of a sponsorship form for a luncheon and/or an exhibit booth. APPA members, Carole Braden (juvenile probation) and Pam Riddle (adult probation) in Dallas developed these letters and forms.

Don't forget to remind potential donors that their contributions may be tax deductible. And encourage them to donate not only money, but services such as providing food for a special luncheon for a probation office or discounts to officers on items bought in their establishments. What about asking for volunteer time to a local charity that helps find jobs for offenders or that helps them get needed training or education?

Seeking sponsorship for recognizing the work done by probation, parole and community supervision professionals will not only allow you to provide a celebratory lunch or other activities, but it will allow other groups and agencies that also work with offenders to participate in the Week.

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