Fundraising Letter in Support of Grace University Student-Athletes

Dear Friend,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace University exists to integrate Christian values into every academic experience, creating an educational community where students learn to think and act as ethical leaders, responsible world citizens, and faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

We believe that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the foundation of true education. Therefore, Grace University is committed not only to academic excellence and athletic achievement, but also to nurturing students who reverence God, obey His Word, demonstrate Christlike character, and seek to fulfill His purpose for their lives.

In addition to academic excellence, Grace University offers five athletic programs: Baseball, Men’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Flag Football, and Women’s Beach Volleyball.

These five athletic teams serve as mission-driven teams dedicated to honoring God through sports. Their purpose is to use athletic competition and teamwork as a platform to share the truth of Jesus Christ, demonstrate Christian character, and inspire others to fear God, seek His wisdom, receive His grace, and experience His salvation. Through their conduct on and off the field, they strive to be a testimony of Christ’s love, leading lives that reflect His truth and contribute to the spiritual growth and transformation of those they encounter.

We prayerfully invite you to partner with Grace University through a charitable donation to support these athletic programs. Your generous gift will provide vital resources for our student-athletes, helping them pursue excellence in competition while receiving a quality Christ-centered education.

Through athletics, they strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ and develop the character, leadership, discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and reverent fear of God that will guide them throughout their lives. They learn to compete with integrity, serve others with humility, and honor God in both victory and defeat.

Grace University’s student-athletes are committed to pursuing excellence in both academics and athletics while growing in their faith and preparing for lives of leadership and service. Through the support of caring individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations, they are able to continue developing their God-given talents, strengthening their character, and representing Christ with integrity both on and off the field. Your partnership helps provide opportunities for these young men and women to receive a Christ-centered education, compete at a high level, and make a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God.

When Grace University athletes wear their jerseys and compete throughout the United States, they represent far more than an athletic team. They represent Grace University, the message of God’s amazing grace, and the values of biblical faith. As they travel and compete, they serve as ambassadors for Christ, demonstrating hope, integrity, humility, servant leadership, and a sincere fear of God both on and off the field of play.

Through their Christlike character, sportsmanship, and personal testimony, they have unique opportunities to share the love of Jesus Christ with teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and communities across the nation. Every game, tournament, and competition becomes an opportunity to glorify God, encourage others to seek Him, and reflect His grace and truth.

Your generous support not only helps these student-athletes pursue academic and athletic excellence, but also enables them to be effective witnesses for Christ, impacting lives and advancing the Gospel wherever they go. Through their actions and example, they inspire others to fear God, walk in His truth, and experience the hope, love, forgiveness, and salvation found in Jesus Christ.

As an expression of our sincere gratitude, Grace University’s five athletic teams will proudly recognize sponsors and supporting organizations by displaying their names at athletic events and acknowledging their partnership through our social media platforms and university publications. Through these recognitions, we seek to honor those who invest in the lives and futures of our student-athletes.

In appreciation of your generosity, Grace University will present each donor with a Certificate of Appreciation, a personalized letter of thanks, and a team photograph signed by our players. Sponsors and supporters may also be invited to special university events, including dinners, celebrations, press conferences, and athletic competitions, providing meaningful opportunities for coaches, staff, and student-athletes to personally express their gratitude and share the impact of your support.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generosity. Your investment in the lives of these young men and women helps them grow spiritually, academically, and athletically while creating lasting memories, meaningful relationships, and lifelong friendships. More importantly, your support helps equip them to walk faithfully with God, live according to His Word, share His love with others, and serve as ambassadors of Jesus Christ in their communities and throughout the world.

May the Lord richly bless you for partnering with us in this important mission. Together, we can help raise a generation of student-athletes who pursue excellence with humility, fear the Lord, proclaim the Gospel, and use their gifts and talents to glorify God in every area of life. Through your partnership, these students are being prepared not only for success in competition and academics, but also for a lifetime of faithful service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,

John Charity
President
Grace University

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