26. Fundraising
- Thank You Notes
Thank-you notes
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
- Fundraising
- The Basics
- Fundraising -
Terminology
- Fundraising - Money
-
Fundraising - Where to Find Donors and How
to Reach Them
- Fundraising
- Targeting Your Donors
- Fundraising - Research
- Fundraising - Your Donors' Needs
- Fundraising - Ideas
- Fundraising - Donated Products
- Fundraising
- Bought Products
- Fundraising
- Marathons
-
Fundraising - Lotteries, raffles and more
-
Fundraising - Fairs, Auctions and Bazaars
- Fundraising
- Fun Events
- Fundraising - Drives
- Fundraising - Services
-
Fundraising - Tips for Choosing a Fundraising
Idea
- Fundraising
- Your Plan
- Fundraising
- Your Team
- Fundraising - Staying Organized
-
Fundraising - Communicating With Your
Donors
- Fundraising
- Advertising
- Fundraising - Letters
- Fundraising
- Emails and more
- Fundraising - Person to Person
- Fundraising
- Thank You Notes
- Fundraising
- Grant Proposals
- Fundraising
- Press Releases
- Fundraising
- With Computers
- Fundraising - Secrets to Success
- Fundraising - Problems
- Fundraising
- Conclusions
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