Dear {Recipient},

I'm sorry I didn't donate to your fundraiser for {cause}. I would have if I could, but between you and me, money has been tight lately.

Please let me know if I can help in some other way. I may not be able to contribute financially right now, but I can volunteer if needed.

Kind regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

I'm sorry I didn't leave you a tip after dining at {name of restaurant} this past {day of the week}.

Please know that it was a complete oversight on my part and not a reflection of your service at all. The service you provided was beyond my expectations and I had a wonderful experience at {name of restaurant} thanks to you. Unfortunately, I was in such a hurry to leave that I forgot to leave a tip—and I only realized it once I was already {home/back at the office}.

Enclosed is a check for {dollar amount} to make it up to you. I have also written a letter to your manager to let {him/her} know about your excellent work ethic.

Kind regards,
{Your Name}

Not Supporting Child Fundraiser

Dear {Recipient},

I'm sorry my family wasn't able to support your {son/daughter}'s fundraiser for {cause} last {day of the week}. We were all looking forward to an {afternoon/evening} of {shopping/karaoke/games/etc.} for a good cause, but unfortunately, we had to {stay at home/miss all the fun} due to {reason for absence}.

I have enclosed a check for {amount} as our contribution to the fundraiser. Your {son/daughter} has a good heart and I hope {he/she} continues to help others!

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear [Name],

I am writing to you today to express my deepest apologies for my avarice, greed and stinginess. I have wronged you and I understand that I must make amends.

My actions have been selfish and thoughtless and I regret that I have caused you pain. I am sorry for not taking into account the feelings of others and for not being considerate of your needs. I understand that my behavior has caused you to feel neglected and unimportant.

I have been so focused on my own needs that I have failed to recognize the needs of others. I understand that my actions have been hurtful and I am sorry for not seeing the consequences of my actions. I am sorry for not being more thoughtful and compassionate.

I understand that my behavior has caused you to feel betrayed and taken advantage of. I am sorry for not being more understanding and for not being more generous with my time and resources. I understand that I have been selfish and that I have not taken into account the feelings of those around me.

I am sorry for not being more open and honest with you. I understand that I have not been as supportive as I could have been and that I have not been there for you when you needed me.

I understand that my actions have caused you pain and I am deeply sorry for that. I am sorry for not being more understanding and for not being more generous with my time and resources. I understand that I have been selfish and that I have not taken into account the feelings of those around me.

I am working to become a better person and to be more mindful of the needs of others. I understand that my actions have caused you pain and I am deeply sorry for that. I am committed to being more open and honest with you and to being more supportive and generous with my time and resources.

Once again, I apologize. I understand that I have wronged you and I am committed to making amends.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Dear [Name],

I am writing to apologize for my stinginess. I understand how it must have made you feel when I was unwilling to share my resources with you. I realize now that my behavior was selfish and thoughtless.

I want to express my regret for not being more generous. I should have been more open-minded and willing to share what I had with you. I should have been more considerate of your needs and not been so focused on my own.

My stinginess was wrong and I'm sorry for it. I understand that it can be difficult to trust someone who has been so selfish in the past. I want you to know that I have learned from this experience and will do my best to be more generous in the future.

I hope that you can forgive me. I value our friendship and want to be a better friend to you. I will do my best to be more open-minded and generous in the future.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Dear [Name],

I am writing to apologize for my tightfistedness. It is not something I am proud of, and I am sorry for the hurt it has caused you.

I know that I have not been generous with my money, and I understand how this has made you feel. I know that it has put a strain on our relationship, and I am sorry for that.

I want to explain why I have been so tightfisted. I grew up in a family where money was scarce, and I was taught to be careful with it. I have carried this lesson with me throughout my life, and it has made it difficult for me to be generous with my money.

I understand that this is not an excuse for my behavior, and I am sorry for the pain it has caused you. I am committed to changing my behavior, and I am working to become more generous with my money.

I also want to apologize for not being more open with you about my financial situation. I know that I should have been more honest with you about my finances, and I am sorry for not doing so.

I am committed to changing my behavior and becoming more generous with my money. I know that it will take time, but I am committed to making it happen.

Again, I am sorry for my actions. I am committed to changing my behavior and becoming more generous with my money.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Dear [Name],

I am writing to express my sincerest apologies for being unhelpful and stingy. I understand that my behavior has been unacceptable and I am truly sorry for the way I have acted.

I know that I should have been more helpful and generous with my time and resources. Instead, I chose to be selfish and uncooperative. This was wrong and I take full responsibility for my actions.

I want you to know that I am taking steps to ensure that this behavior does not happen again. I am making an effort to be more selfless and generous, and I am actively trying to be more helpful and accommodating to those around me.

I understand that my actions have caused you distress and I am deeply sorry for that. I hope that you can forgive me and that I can regain your trust. I am committed to making sure that this kind of behavior does not happen again.

Once again, I am truly sorry for my unhelpfulness. Please accept my sincere apology.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]