Church Fundraising: 8 Ways to Turn Contribution Statements Into More Donor Dollars

7. Ask me to do something.
At the end of the letter, tell me exactly what you want me to do. You want each member to review the information, submit any necessary changes and/or make a gift. You can even include a statement on the reply envelope that indicates additional giving options such as online giving. (Note: You can add a sense of urgency to the reply envelope by printing a message like: "Please process this piece immediately." or "Immediate Attention Required.")