Email Templates

You can use these email templates to reach out to your personal network and spread the word about your ministry project. Feel free to edit as needed, then just copy and paste the text below into your email client, add some personal flair to make it your own, and send! 

Sample Emails

Subject: Support my ministry through Seeds Project Ministry Crowdfunding

[Salutation],

I am excited to announce the personal ministry project I've developed as a Luther Seminary Seeds fellow. I am raising money for my ministry, [MINISTRY NAME], during our first-ever Seeds Project Ministry Crowdfunding campaign. My goal is to raise [$XX] so that [OBJECTIVE - take from the ministry project's profile story]! You can show your support and make a gift today by visiting [your personal fundraising LINK].

[Personal Story: How did you cultivate your ministry? What impact will this ministry have on your faith community/broader community/the world/you/others/etc.?]

I am hoping you can help support my ministry by participating in this special crowdfunding opportunity. I am excited to see what happens when we all join together to make a difference!

Thank you for supporting me and Seeds Project Ministry Crowdfunding!


Subject: Ready to help reach my goal?

[Salutation],

I'm counting down the days to May 17th, when Seeds Project Ministry Crowdfunding officially begins. I need your help to make my ministry a success, and I've included a couple of easy ways that you can show your support.

Share and share alike. Crowdfunding campaigns are successful because of our own networks. Help me grow my network by sending this email to your personal network and asking your friends to do the same.

Be socially (media) active. Use your social media networks: post on Facebook and Instagram, tweet about Seeds Project Ministry Crowdfunding, and share your love for your particular passion or ministry project. Ask others to do the same.

Thank you for your support!


Subject: Now's the time!

[Salutation],

Seeds Project Ministry Crowdfunding has officially begun, and I need your support to help me meet my goal for [MINISTRY PROJECT NAME]!

I have a dream to raise [$XX] so that [insert goal here]. With your support, I can get closer to making this dream a reality. Your support at any level will help [give specific examples or insert a sliding scale of what $25, $50, $100 etc can do].

Here’s how you can make a HUGE difference today:

  • Make a gift [use your personal giving LINK here]
  • Spread the word. Text a friend. Forward this email. Post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and share my URL. Oh, and you can also just tell someone in person – that works, too.

Thank you for your support! [MINISTRY NAME] can't do this without you!