26. Fundraising - Thank You Notes

Thank-you Notes To Donors

Not too many non-profit groups  send thank-you notes to their donors, probably beacuse it is time consuming,and it can be costly. This is a pity, since thank you notes  make donors feel more appreciated, especially if they are handwritten, and it doesn't cost too much to have notes printed. The notes can then be hand signed and distributed, and your donors will remember your non-profit organization because of this. 

Not only that, but donors are more likely to be repeat donors if they know that their donations are appreciated. So your future fundraising will be more sucessful if you send out thank you notes for past fundraisers. If it is impossible for you to mail thank you notesbecause of the cost, think about whether you have any volunteers who could follow up with a quick phone call to let donors know how successful your fundraising event was, and how much their donation helped your cause, or an short email. 

Of course for companies that have donated either with a financial gift, or with items for your project, a hand written thank you letter would be best. You need to remind donors that their efforts are valuable  and one that is well appreciated by your non-profit organization. With your thank you notes, remember to tell the donors what programs  or activities their generous donations haver made possible. This will help those donors proud of what they have contributed.

Next page: 27. Fundraising: Grant Proposals

Practical Fundraising Ebook - Table Of Contents

1. Fundraising - The Basics 
2. Fundraising - Terminology 
3. Fundraising - Money 
4. Fundraising - Where to Find Donors and How to Reach Them 
5. Fundraising - Targeting Your Donors 
6. Fundraising - Research 
7. Fundraising - Your Donors' Needs 
8. Fundraising - Ideas 
9. Fundraising - Donated Products 
10. Fundraising - Bought Products 
11. Fundraising - Marathons 
12. Fundraising - Lotteries, raffles and more 
13. Fundraising - Fairs, Auctions and Bazaars 
14. Fundraising - Fun Events 
15. Fundraising - Drives  
16. Fundraising - Services 
17. Fundraising - Tips for Choosing a Fundraising Idea 
18. Fundraising - Your Plan 
19. Fundraising - Your Team 
20. Fundraising - Staying Organized 
21. Fundraising - Communicating With Your Donors 
22. Fundraising - Advertising 
23. Fundraising - Letters 
24. Fundraising - Emails and more 
25. Fundraising - Person to Person 
26. Fundraising - Thank You Notes 
27. Fundraising - Grant Proposals 
28. Fundraising - Press Releases 
29. Fundraising - With Computers 
30. Fundraising - Secrets to Success 
31. Fundraising - Problems 
32. Fundraising - Conclusions