January 20, 2012


Dear Basset Rescue of Montana Supporter,

As I am sure you are well aware, the economic downturn has been difficult for non-profit organizations across the country. Basset Rescue of Montana is no exception. As we enter our most difficult winter months, with heating and electric expenses rising and donations dwindling, we are looking for new and creative ways to generate funding for our rescue. That is why I am writing you today.

GoodSearch.com is a free internet search engine powered by Yahoo that donates $0.01 to a non-profit of your choice every time you conduct a search. Over the last six years, kind individuals like yourself have used GoodSearch.com in support of Basset Rescue of Montana enough times to earn us $290. However, $290 over six years is simply not enough. For the coming year, we have set a goal to raise $180 using GoodSearch.com. Leslie previously sent out the following example: If we had 50 people search using GoodSearch daily (even just once a day), we could bring in 50 cents per day. Over the course of a year, this would allow us to easily reach our goal of $180 (triple what we earned in 2011).

The long and short of it is this: With that extra $180 per year, we could rescue and re-home basset hounds in need. But we can't do it alone. I am hoping that you will help us in this mission. Please make an effort to use GoodSearch.com. And when they ask you who you are searching in support of, make sure you fill in Basset Rescue of Montana (we are a registered non-profit organization with them). You can even set up GoodSearch as your default search engine. It only takes a few clicks. I would also ask that you pass this along to all of your friends, family,& co-workers. Every penny helps. Working together, we can use GoodSearch to save lives.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Ryan Hamilton
Volunteer Treasurer