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Chapter 7. Encouraging Involvement in Community Work >
Section 4. Writing Letters to Potential Participants >
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| Contributed by Bill Berkowitz |
Checklist
Here you'll find a checklist that summarizes the major points contained in the text.
Why are you writing a letter?
______To recruit
______To raise awareness
______To ask for specific assistance
______Other
To be covered in the letter:
______You have tried to get the reader's attention in design and content.
______You have personalized the letter.
______The reason for writing is stated at the beginning of the letter.
______You have given the reader a good reason for becoming a member.
______Your request is clear, specific, limited, immediate and doable.
______You have you told the person how to fulfill the request.
______You thanked them.
______You have carefully proofread the letter.