Successful Nonprofits Podcast

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Thank Donors like You Mean It Jan 18, 2018

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Are your gift acknowledgement letters connecting donors to your mission? Do you feel that donors cherish your thank you letters? Listen to this bonus break to learn some of the techniques necessary to craft and send sincere thank you letters that strengthen the relationship between you and your donor.

Send Thank You Letters to Your 2017 Donors Jan 11, 2018

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January is a great time to cultivate all the donors who gave to your organization in 2017. And one way to cultivate those who gave last year is by sending a thank you letter that shares the many accomplishments their 2017 gifts made possible. As an added benefit for your donors, this letter should also include a summary of all 2017 gifts that can be used for tax purposes.

Listen to this week's bonus break to learn more about this best practice.

5 Things Every Fundrasier Should Do Before December 31 Dec 28, 2017

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We offered tips on how to raise more money at the end of the year (and next year) by:

#1: Reminding board members of their annual financial commitments

#2: Calling board members who met their annual financial commitments to say "thank you"

#3: Calling your largest 10 donors and thanking them for supporting your organization

#4: Sending thank you letters for all gifts received in the past few weeks

#5: Soliciting 2016 donors who haven't given yet this year