368 sample thank you letter for major gift. Send a printed receipt within 24 to 48 hours. Here are 21 ways to thank your major gift donors so they feel thanked. Donors will feel thanked if your thank yous stand out. But only if you get them right.
Send a thank you note. There are a lot of different scenarios for when you may want to thank someone for a gift. The most important letter in direct mail fundraising never asks for a donation. Now that we consider our major donors 500 the executive director will write a personal message on each of those thank you letters.
Direct mail fundraising is about relationships not revenue. Explain what you will do with the gift. 21 ways to make major gift donors feel thanked. This article will guide you to the best approach.
Regardless of the type of thank you letter you send there are right and wrong ways to write your donor thank you letters. Here are a few general tips that might be helpful regardless of the situation. Gift thank you letter tips. Thank you letters increase donor loyalty strengthen relationships and increase your chances of receiving more gifts in the future including major gifts and legacy gifts.
Samantha yordvick 363 blandon crescent tulsa ok 19188. You could email a thank you video send a bouquet of flowers with a hand written thank you note mail a postcard with a photo of the people the donor helped or deliver a personal gift that you know the donor will love. To say we were overwhelmed with your generosity is truly an understatement. Thank you for your continued generosity to the doe foundation for the performing arts.
Treat these donors well by sending them a killer thank you letter and theyll reward you with repeat and larger gifts. Smaller gifts should also get warm prompt personal thank yous. Use a thank you card from hallmark or a special branded card from your organization that you use only for this. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful letter of july 15 and for your generous gift to doe academy.
Lets go over a couple situations and write a sample. If the gift is a major gift or from a major donor have your ed write a note on the receipt before it goes out. Mention the gift that you received. Remember there are plenty of major gift prospects in your donor files who are giving you smaller gifts.
Be conscious of your tone while writing. As for gifts 1000 the executive director or a board member will write a handwritten thank you note alongside the thank you tax receipt letter. Many of these ideas have come from my clients over the years handwritten letter from the ceo ed or a board member including something specific and personal. Individualize thank you letters with donor facts.
Thank you for your very kind gift of 100 which we received today. Were going to delve into six tips to improve your donor thank you letters. Friday january 16 2006. Thank smaller gifts warmly.