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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When a donor clicks that Donate button and makes a gift, what’s the very next thing they experience? Thank you for your support.” …plus the standard default language. Thank you so much for your generous gift. For extra sizzle, add a video of your mission in action to show donors what their gift will make possible.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

Well, one of the families we were able to work with as a result of your gift just moved into their own apartment! What gift do we want the donor to make? Your gift ensures that an animal has a warm bed and a full belly until they find their forever home.”. It was a bleak situation and they were days away from being homeless.

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

You know, the kind where you get mind-blowing results like higher than average email open rates, more donations than ever on Giving Tuesday, and surprise donation after surprise donation the last week of the year. Consistency will help people remember your message and your cause, which will increase your response rate and your revenue.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial!

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MARCH 30, 2023

For example, an animal advocacy organization with the goal of homing more pets than they did the previous year might have a mission statement like, “We work to reduce the number of homeless pets in the community by offering free rescue services and housing animals with volunteer foster homes.” Track progress. Show appreciation to volunteers.

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JUNE 11, 2023

Your letter must clearly define the need and ask for the gift if you want to see the kind of return you’re hoping for. Use “you” language. Then make it clear exactly what you need the reader to do and how their gift will be used. Track your success rate. Is this a thank-you letter? An annual report?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Give Families the Gift of a Place to Call Home. Or to help you eliminate your waiting list so every homeless person can get medical care. Use the same language over and over throughout all interactions with donors and prospects, including asks, newsletters, and social media posts. Give Every Teen the Chance to Chase Their Dream.

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