Resource type: webinar September 6, 2018 Beginner’s Guide to Corporate Matching Gifts …be more than happy to talk you through it and see what plan might be right for your organization. But also, thank you. Thank you for attending. Thank you for…
Resource type: article June 3, 2024 Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits …action for how donors can support your mission. Engage your community. Use events, newsletters, social media, texts, and physical thank you cards to keep your supporters informed and involved on…
Resource type: article October 25, 2021 3 Keys To A Successful Giving Tuesday Email Campaign …the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, 90% of monthly givers renew. 3. Thank your supporters You want to thank your donors as soon as possible. Follow up with your supporters and let…
Resource type: article November 14, 2025 Board members: help raise money (without asking for it!) …burden of the fundraising staff and provide valuable resources and impact that will ultimately help raise money. Make thank-you phone calls. This will please your staff and donors more than…
Resource type: article April 5, 2024 [ASK AN EXPERT] Should You Celebrate Your Nonprofit’s Anniversary? …just made it through a rough patch (like many did during the pandemic), an anniversary milestone may be just the opportunity to thank your supporters and your community for helping…
Resource type: article March 21, 2020 [ASK AN EXPERT] Recognizing DAF Donors …irrelevant from a legal perspective. In fact, you must take care not to send individual donors a thank you letter indicating they’ve made a tax-deductible gift to you. They already…
Resource type: article February 11, 2021 Nonprofits, Say Yes To Employee Giving Programs …again, you better say a proper thank you and make them feel good. Why? Because donors have a higher recall of the thank you than they do of the actual…
Resource type: article October 18, 2023 Crafting Memorable Volunteer Journeys: Tips For Success …them praise, thanks, or awards. Learn about their hobbies and interests. Thank their family. If you are offering staff professional development or other training opportunities, consider opening it up to…
Resource type: article December 17, 2018 How to create a successful fundraising email …be integrated with their offline strategy. There may be no user-friendly donation page or thank you landing page. And the thank you may be an automatically generated receipt. Yipes stripes…
Resource type: article July 20, 2023 19 incredibly easy online fundraising ideas and expert tips …media tools for your fundraising campaigns. For instance, you might ask supporters to conduct Facebook fundraisers on your behalf. Don’t forget to thank these supporters for their help! Direct mail….
Resource type: article August 25, 2021 5 Things To Do This Summer To Be Ready For Fall Fundraising …donors. Even though they may be on vacation or enjoying some time with their families, now is a great time to reach out and thank your major or, depending on…
Resource type: article March 1, 2024 [ASK AN EXPERT] How To Recognize Tribute Gifts When The Donor Wishes To Remain Anonymous …think about this from the honoree’s perspective. Someone who cares about them just made a gift in their honor. If they don’t know this, they can’t say thank you. Nor…
Resource type: article September 16, 2021 Fundraising success stories: examples & tips to learn from …to nonprofits. 13% of these supporters reported that they were never thanked for their donation. Saying thank you, therefore, is a necessary aspect of retention, helping your nonprofit raise more…
Resource type: article September 5, 2020 [ASK AN EXPERT] How Can You Cultivate Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Donors? …your thank you letter to the funder, send them an extra thank you intended for the donor. These advisors are people too, and many understand how much their donors may…
Resource type: article April 16, 2025 The friendly factor: how going above and beyond wins donors and builds loyalty …and increases donor support. The 5-minute call that raised millions. One study conducted in California showed that when organizations followed up with a short, friendly phone call thanking donors, repeat…
Resource type: article August 26, 2024 Strategies For Nonprofit Empowerment …stress, and make the board experience more enjoyable and fulfilling. A team that plays together stays together. 8. Thank their support network Send a thank-you note or token gift to…
Resource type: article July 13, 2017 5 Tips to Boost Donor Retention Through Fundraising Events …thank them for their attendance and contributions. While the thank-you note is pretty fundamental, some nonprofits forget that it’s also a major player when it comes to donor retention. That’s…
Resource type: article April 17, 2025 The Case Of The Missing Donations: 4 Clues To Raising More Without Asking More …gratitude into a retention strategy Donor appreciation isn’t just about saying thanks—it’s about reinforcing their role in your mission and inspiring them to stay engaged. ✔ Thank donors in a…
Resource type: article February 25, 2025 13 Ways to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit Organization …ways to continue their involvement, such as your monthly giving program, peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, or upcoming fundraising events. Additionally, thank these donors for their past contributions and expressly mention their…
Resource type: article April 4, 2025 [ASK AN EXPERT] Is A Welcome Email Series Necessary? If So, What Are Best Practices? …whether an email welcome series is necessary, and how to set one up: Is a welcome email series necessary? We always send a thank you, but couldn’t an automated series…