10 Reasons to Contact Donors Other Than to Ask for Money
by Jim Berigan on 10 Mar 2008 in: Communications, Donation Letters, Fundraising Strategies, Letters, Thank You Letters
Everybody knows that you should send a thank you note to a donor. Along with the fundraising “ask” letter, these two kinds of letters are the bookends. However these not be the only times you make contact with your supporters.
The following is a list of ten reasons you should stay in contact with your […]
Looking For ‘Thank You’ Ideas? 121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Members by Stevenson, Inc.
by Abigail Beal on 23 Aug 2007 in: Book Reviews, Fundraising Ideas, Thank You Letters, Volunteers
Do you thank your volunteers, donors and members in the same way — year after year? Would you like to come up with some fresh ideas that have worked successfully for other organizations?
121 Recognition Ideas for Donors, Volunteers and Memberspublished by Stevenson, Inc. offers you 121 valuable ideas that you can put into action […]
Ten Ways to Energize Your Thank You letters
by Sandy Rees on 21 Jun 2007 in: Fundraising Strategies, Letters, Thank You Letters
The Thank You letter often is created and sent without much thought. It may seem to be the last step in getting a gift from a donor and a routine task that warrants little merit. But it’s actually the first step in securing the next gift!
Purposeful and well-thought out Thank You letters can […]
Thanking & Listening to Donors
by Sandra Sims on 22 May 2007 in: Fundraising Strategies, News, Thank You Letters
Sending your thanks to people who have helped with a fundraising campaign, including volunteers, staff and donors, is very important.
Marc Pitman also advises us to be attentive and listen to what supporters say. How you respond or don’t respond to them can unintentionally communicate negative messages to them.
Just taking money without thanking donors and […]
Thanking Donors On A Dime
by Danielle Hamilton on 10 Feb 2006 in: News, Thank You Letters
How can we show our supporters our heartfelt thanks without using their donated money to do it? The best suggestion is to take the lead of your donor community and incorporate some inexpensive ideas to show your appreciation. […]
Thank You Letter Template for Charitable Donations
by Sandra Sims on 23 Jul 2005 in: Letters, Sample Letters, Thank You Letters
A thank you letter template will help you write appreciation letters to send your supporters for thier donations. The following is a very general thank you letter template that you can use as a starting place for your thank you letters. This particluar thank you letter template is for financial donations and other gifts of money.
Writing Fundraising Thank You Letters
by Sandra Sims on 29 Apr 2005 in: Letters, Thank You Letters
Sending thank you letters or notes to people who make a donation shows your appreciation and reinforces their goodwill about making a financial gift to charity. It is best to acknowedge the gift soon after it is received.
Thank you letters which are on the charity letterhead serve as tax receipts. This type of letter would […]
