Help with a letter to my employer re: donation for nursing pinning

[coolatta19]

Hello all!

My nursing program is working diligently to raise funds for our nursing pinning ceremony, but I think due to the economy, donations are at a all time low. We are trying bake sales, car washes, etc., but still have come up short. I thought of approaching my employer for a dontation, (there are 2 employees in the same program), and feel confident they will be generous, but I just can't rack my brain to come up with a short and sweet letter/request. Any openers, ideas, comments, statements, closing will be greatly appreciated.

I work for a thriving medical practice, btw...just give me some help with a persuasive letter to present them with.

Appreciate all of your time & input in advance!

SN, class of May 2010

[coolatta19]

Everyone has a difference of opinion & work environment. I am comfortable asking my employer & have the blessing of my nursing manager. I value my work and I have learned, but I am of value,too, as an employee. It works both ways here.I'm not asking for the world, just a little support. Thank you all for your input.

[ktwlpn, LPN]

I think my problem with this is that the pinning is more sentimental.It's not professional.I value my pin but it's not a diploma or license.It's a warm fuzzy..Nurses strive to be recognized as something more then that.

[thinwildmercury]

i don't see why it's anyone else's business. none of you know the op, her boss or her community so get over it. sheesh. if she feels comfortable then that's not your business. all she was asking for was help with what to write not if she SHOULD write.

[tiffanyleigh0212]

I don't see the problem in asking. Like you said, worse case scenario they say no then it's over with. Good luck! and Congratulations!

[HealthShepherd]

The worst case scenario isn't a no - it's the possibility that Coolatta's boss will lose some respect for her if presented with a request that could be seen as frivolous. That's why I'm recommending she think twice about it - I certainly don't think she'd be fired or anything like that, but she might be filed away in somebody's mind as "that girl who wanted me to buy streamers for a school party". However, if Coolatta is confident that this risk is neglible, then good luck.

[caliotter3]

I would go self help on as much as possible with the exception of the programs. My daughter was one of the class officers who designed and produced their own programs, using the school facilities. They bought a real nice, high quality paper and they didn't even print the programs as I recall. One person did calligraphy by hand for X number of programs. They turned out to be a beautiful keepsake.

[ktwlpn, LPN]

i don't see why it's anyone else's business. none of you know the op, her boss or her community so get over it. sheesh. if she feels comfortable then that's not your business. all she was asking for was help with what to write not if she SHOULD write.

Really? She asked for advice and she got what she wanted. A REMINDER FOR ALL ----when asking for advice on a message board you are likely to get many different opinions and some may not be what you think you want to hear...It is helpful in that you will be invited to see a situation from each and every side...

[thinwildmercury]

Really? She asked for advice and she got what she wanted. A REMINDER FOR ALL ----when asking for advice on a message board you are likely to get many different opinions and some may not be what you think you want to hear...It is helpful in that you will be invited to see a situation from each and every side...

Yes, REALLY. If you were able to read her post completely before you began to pass judgment on her decision, you would have read that she asked for advice on what to write, not whether or not to write. As you can see she is very confident asking her employer, so obviously that's not what she was asking advice on. But thanks for your pointless reminder.

[ktwlpn, LPN]

Yes, REALLY. If you were able to read her post completely before you began to pass judgment on her decision, you would have read that she asked for advice on what to write, not whether or not to write. As you can see she is very confident asking her employer, so obviously that's not what she was asking advice on. But thanks for your pointless reminder.

I did read the entire post-not going to get into a tit for tat with you about that my dear.It it what it is....You ask for advice on a message board and you are going to get it. I don't feel the need to defend my post to YOU as others have posted along similar lines. Now-if I have anything else to add I will address it to the OP....Over and out...