Showing posts with label NPDonorAcknowledgement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NPDonorAcknowledgement. Show all posts

Monday, July 25, 2011

Elements of a Donor Acknowledgement Letter

Elements of a Donor Acknowledgement Letter: "Question: What is a donor acknowledgement letter?
Answer: Donors to your nonprofit should receive 1) a warm and fuzzy thank you letter and 2) a receipt for their tax-deductible donation."

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Can a Thank-You Letter Contain an Ask? | Michael Rosen Says…

Can a Thank-You Letter Contain an Ask? | Michael Rosen Says…: "A thank-you letter to a donor can certainly contain an ask for another gift along with a response envelope. However, should it?

NO!!!

This is not just my opinion. Penelope Burk, author of Donor-Centered Fundraising, also feels that a thank-you letter should be a demonstration of appreciation and not another solicitation."