Nonprofit Donor Stewardship – Saying Thank You

Learn the essentials of acknowledging and appreciating your donors.

Do your donors feel appreciated?

Donors are the heart and soul of any successful nonprofit. Effective donor stewardship requires more
than a receipt. It takes intentional effort to show
gratitude in ways that build lasting trust and connection.

-Gratitude requires timeliness, clarity and a personal touch.

-Acknowledgements should include the amount, the date and any good or services exchanged.

-Relationships don't have to be hard. Simple. consistent steps make a big impact.

Donor Management: Thank Yous – Watch Now

In the Donor Management: Thank Yous Video, you’ll learn key steps to acknowledge and thank your donors in ways that are timely, meaningful, and impactful. This resource highlights what makes a thank-you stand out
and how your nonprofit can strengthen relationships
through simple, thoughtful practices.

Thank donors promptly to build stronger trust.
Use both email and mailed letters effectively for acknowledgement.
Include essential details like gift amount, date and goods or services exchanged.
Recognize ongoing generocity by highlighting repeat of lifetime giving to deepen the donors sense of value.

Donor Thank-You Resource – Download Tool Now

Use this resource to stregthen your thank-you process and ensure every donor feels valued.

The downloadable tool, Donor Thank-you Guide , helps you simplify your acknowledgement process by offering clear direction on how to make gratitude timely personal and effective. Inside you'll find:

Eqip your team with simple steps to create thank-yous that resonate with donors.
Refine your donor acknowledgement and strengthen lasting relationships.
Support your stewardship efforts with guidance designed to make every
thank-you count.

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