Kappa Delta Fundraiser Letter

Contact Information:
Sara Woodward
Shamrock Chair, Kappa Delta Sorority
Phone: 801-543-2356
Executive Summary

We at Kappa Delta are trying to make a difference in the community and want to help you become involved the worthwhile cause of child abuse prevention. We know that every little bit helps and a donation of any kind would be a benefit to the children in need. The education and awareness gained through our programs are priceless because of the many lives that have been saved. Donations of time, service, raffle tickets, gift certificates and monetary donations would help facilitate this great cause to move forward in preventing child abuse among families and communities nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
Other ways you can get involved include:

• 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

How to Recognize the Warning Signs 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.

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

Monica Swapp
PR representative

Jeffery Wright
PR representative