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Unlocking The Power Of A Donor Thank You: Feeding America’s Approach

Bloomerang

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Send a series of automated email thank yous—starting with the one sent immediately after a donor makes a gift online—expressing thanks and encouraging engagement. “

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How To Make Sure Your New Donor Acquisition Investment Pays Off

Kindful

They obviously know that securing a second gift is necessary to predict long-term value and giving, but throwing these new donors into your mass communications right away is a big mistake. Your donors likely want and expect to get to know you before they make another gift or take another action to support your mission.

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#GivingTuesday Fundraising Bootcamp

Greater Giving

Hashtags are used on many social media platforms to “tag” posts for specific topics. Make recurring gifts an option! Want more quick ways to improve your online giving page and encourage donors to complete their gift? TIP: Encourage giving with a matching gift campaign! Can they commit to a gift that day?

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Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters

The Modern Nonprofit

Don’t just make an ask, but keep new donors closely informed during the crucial period after a first gift. They are also likely to give 42% more over their lifetime due to the recurring nature of their gifts. Tag and thank them. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships.

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Next Level Donor Relations: Make The Experience “Unexpectedly Pleasurable”

Bloomerang

Specific personalization When sending an appeal letter, thank-you note, or email to a donor, always include a note at the bottom and say something about the impact their gift has made and something very specific about their kids, dog, family, home, job, favorite sport, hobby, alma mater, volunteer work, or latest travel adventure.

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Ideas You Can Use To Thank Donors During the Holidays

Get Fully Funded

If they donate by check, you should send them a hard copy thank-you letter with tax information by regular postal mail, sent within two business days of when you receive their check. Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. You can include a mail option and a QR code linking to an electronic survey.

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Giving the Gift of Accessibility

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Have included a list of the titles at the end of this mail for those who are curious. What a wonderful gift!! Your e-mail was deeply appreciated, It's a joy to be part of your volunteers. What a wonderful gift! :D D Your note and the gift of getting a book into the collection has made my day. Thank you so much!

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