How do you write a formal letter asking a company to sponser?

Question

I need to help raise some money for my robotics team from school and I know a few companies I could ask but I don't know the format for pleading for sponserships or grants or something.
Who do I address it to?
How do I format it?
What things should I say and not say?
If you can answer any, that would be great!

Answer 1

To whom it may concern,
My name is ..........and I represent ............school, and the robotics team.
Our purpose is to ............, and we would appreciate any support you may be able to lend.
As you know, our school has placed........before, and with your help we can place better this year.
Please give this some thought.
Thankfully yours......

Answer 2

Formal Letter Asking For Help

Answer 3

OK what u do is make out like ull be doing them a favour, tell them it Will be in their best interest to Sponcer ur team tell them they will get loads of free publicity, do some research find out who the company director is and address it to him/her, make sure its a local company and invite them to the event,

Answer 4

Letters remain hugely important in our everyday lives. People still feel the need to hv something confirmed in writing. Below are some top tips for getting u letter right.
Before u begin writing a letter ask yourself.
Why I am writing this letter or what has led up to it?
What do I hope to get out of it ( my maximum aims ) ?
What do u expect to get out of it ( my realistic aims ) ?
What is the best way to achieve this?
What information do I need to provide?
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Answer 5

first thing look up the dictionary, then make the simplest direct request 4 a good cause any guy would sponsor

Answer 6

Start by saying
Dear company:
I want money.
Sincerely Me.