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Four Ways to Make a Donor Thank You Letter Better

Never Underestimate the Power of Saying Thanks

By , About.com Guide

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How much do donors love thank you letters? So much that fundraisers are always looking for ways to make their donor thank you letters better.

Here are four articles that will help you make your thank you letters sweet.

  1. Ten Tips for Thanking Donors

    Think of your thank you letter to a donor as a gateway to future donations. It is not the end of something but the beginning. Your donor will appreciate a well written, promptly sent thank you letter more than you might think.

  2. Sample Donation Thank You Letters

    Here are sample thank you letters based on our 10 tips for writing a thank you letter. Use them as models for your own letters, but always adapt them to the particular characteristics of your unique donors.

  3. The Art of Recognizing and Thanking Your Donors

    Most donors are not interested in receiving plaques or baubles for their donations to your cause. They want to know how their gift helped the specific people that you serve. Tell them stories about people whose lives were changed because they gave.

  4. How to Thank an Online Donor

    Many donations are now made online. Do you have a good email thank you letter ready? Email thank you letters are not just receipts. They are just as important as mailed letters. Pay attention to the details to make a good impression.

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