Secret Nonprofit Donor Thank You Advice: Always Add a Tip

Although stress is perennial, it is all the more evident in the air just now. Nonprofits are no exception. Formerly rich donation sources may be drying up as monies are diverted to Covid-19 issues, sometimes to the detriment of all others. As monies dry up, panic, inertia and fear sets in. Another victim to the general atmosphere created by a worldwide health crisis and economic downturn combined is simple good manners. Although monies are possibly lessening, people still exhibit largesse. Some make the extra effort, realizing how hard times are. Their empathy should be rewarded. It is important to remember that a thank you is not a given, or a small thing. Especially now, when even the smallest donation can mean a pinch to the giver, a thank you touches the heart more than ever. Not only is a thank you a simple act of courtesy and kindness, it adds the right note of “finish” to the donor/recipient exchange. It says in effect,” we got your gift, it mattered to us, we appreciate it and it will be used as we have said it will be.” It ensures that donors are left not feeling taken for granted. Use emails. Deliver a personal note, even make a call. But, whatever you do make it timely and all about the thank you. It is not the time to press for more money. It is the time to make sure that you have let your donor know their money did not disappear into a wasteland. It is also the right time to show appreciation and courtesy.

Key Takeaways:

• Donors will always appreciate thanks because it shows them that they matter and are seen by the company.
• Thanking donors also lets them know that their money is being used well.
• You should make an effort to leave a personalized thank you and not just a rote email.

“When you make the effort to express thoughtful gratitude, donors feel they can trust you to put the same effort into how you use their philanthropy to make an impact.”

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