            [ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SOLICIATION]

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     * Praise the organization or cause.
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Dear             ,
     We have carefully considered your request for 
contribution to [the First Street Mission's facility and 
agree that the needs of the homeless in Seattle deserve more 
attention].
     [Our management advisory board meets later this month. 
At that time I will present your request for discussion and 
will respond to you with the board's decision.]
     Thank you for the opportunity to participation in this 
worthwile cause. We wish you the best in your efforts.
Sincerely,



Name
Title

