A few days ago I received an inquiry from a colleague who works at one of the large non-profit organizations in Israel. He asked me about “the rules” guiding the acknowledgement and recognition of contributions and gifts from donors. His questions were about the difference between a contribution to a capital (building) campaign and a donation providing support for an on-going program. When an organization raises funds for a new building or renovating existing offices there are a variety of ways to acknowledge the contributions received. During the planning of the capital campaign the volunteer leadership and the professional are able to work together to identify naming opportunities. A naming opportunity refers to the placement of donors’ names on the building; on rooms in the building; on … Continue Reading
Thanking Donors Properly
from Sharpe Tips: Eight Mistakes to Avoid in Donation Thank You Letters for a Fundraising Gift or Contribution The easiest way to encourage a donor to mail you another donation is to thank her properly for her last gift. There are right ways and wrong ways to thank your donor. Avoid these mistakes when mailing your donation thank-you letters, notes and cards. … Continue Reading
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