Thanking Donors

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Powerful tools for thanking donors

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When a nonprofit expresses gratitude for a donation, a new step is taken to build a stronger relationship with donors. Receiving a heartfelt thank-you lets the giver know they are appreciated and have made an impact.

By reinforcing the value of the gift, the contributor feels connected to the mission. This builds a deeper bond between that donor and the organization. Engaging donors through thanking is not simply a nonprofit gift acknowledgement, it is an opportunity to open possibilities for future partnership. A well crafted thank-you is more than a note; it is an invitation to continue the giving journey.

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Appreciate: Build Donor Loyalty Through Gratitude

Appreciate: Build Donor Loyalty Through Gratitude

In this session, learn how to streamline and personalize the donor acknowledgment process with DonorPerfect’s automation tools …
Gratitude Amplified

Gratitude Amplified

Join Sabrina Walker Hernandez as she uncovers 26 techniques to improve donor gratitude and retention …
Beyond the Thank You: How to Realign Your Stewardship Plan With Your Organization's Values

Beyond the Thank You: How to Realign Your Stewardship Plan With Your Organization’s Values

Learn about aligning your stewardship plan with your nonprofit’s values. Sabrina Walker Hernandez discusses donor retention, relationship-building, and effective strategies …

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Donation Forms

Send instant acknowledgements when a donor gives through online donation forms.

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Letter and Email Personalization

Merge data and gratitude by sending thank-yous straight from the donor profile.

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DP Text

Speed up the “Thank You” process by delivering messages directly to donors’ phones.

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DP Video

Use video messaging to get face time with givers even when being together is not possible.

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Constant Contact

Build strong bonds through personalized thank yous, automatic scheduling, and engagement tools that track the success of your stewardship efforts.

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DonorPerfect Fundraiser Bot

DonorPerfect Fundraiser Bot

Save time and beat writer’s block by generating fundraising communications with the only AI bot built just for your needs.

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Boost Online Giving with Mobile-Friendly Donation Forms

Boost Online Giving with Mobile-Friendly Donation Forms

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How to Show Major Donors Their Impact Using Your Nonprofit CRM

How to Show Major Donors Their Impact Using Your Nonprofit CRM

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6 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Text Fundraising Effectively

6 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Text Fundraising Effectively

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AI for Nonprofits: The Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Fundraising Communications

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The New Donor Welcome Series Email Template Kit

The New Donor Welcome Series Email Template Kit

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project reports that 55% of donors who give to your organization once won’t give again, which is …
Your Digital Donor Thank You Kit

Your Digital Donor Thank-You Kit

As a nonprofit professional, you know the importance of a thank-you. Not only does it confirm your receipt of a …

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why should nonprofits thank donors?


2. How can we personalize our thank-you messages to donors?


3. What impact does thanking donors have on donor retention?


4. How should I thank donors via email?


5. Should thank-you messages be handled differently for major donors or sponsors?


6. What are some creative ways to thank donors?


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Your Digital Donor Thank-You Kit is packed with email templates, video scripts, and donor-thanking tools and best practices.