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 June 2016 | Abbie J. von Schlegell, CFRE  



My summer fun: growing potted plants & flowers.

 


 


 

 

 

My year-round fun: helping nonprofits grow their donor base.


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These 12 Ways to Thank Donors Will Keep Them From Saying Goodbye 

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How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money!

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Greetings!
  
Sweet, sunny summer is officially here - thank goodness!

Summer sure brings out our cheery, best side. We simply feel better getting more sun and fresh air. It's light out later (even though the days get shorter) and we are more social. I suspect gratitude, for all that we enjoy, plays a huge part in this.

Gratitude goes a long way and in our line of work, saying thank you when acknowledging a gift multiple times, in multiple ways is a good and necessary thing. Make sure your letter is donor-centered and personalize with their name and tell them how their gift will make an impact.

Conveying your genuine gratitude for each donor is an important step in the donor development process. Taking time to craft thank you letters for specific types of donors is well worth the time.

Enjoy the featured articles. I'd love to hear the creative ways you have expressed your thanks as well as your experience on the receiving end as a donor.

Need some fresh donor development strategies? Let's talk!

Sincerely,    
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Abbie J. von Schlegell, CFRE
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