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How to write a thank you letter when you feel stuck

September’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival gave you links to great articles on thanking your donors. But it can be hard, I know. Here’s how to write that thank you letter – even when you feel stuck. Here’s how to write a thank you letter when you feel stuck First, a confession: I used to write rote, […]

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Why you want to welcome strangers

What does it mean to welcome the stranger? The tradition of welcome is strong in many cultures and religions around the world. My own family is largely Irish. If I want to get all misty-eyed about my heritage I could point to the importance hospitality held among the ancient Celts. But it’s the same with […]

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September Nonprofit Blog Carnival How do you say thanks?

How do you say thanks? When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.― Maya Angelou We often focus on the end of the year as a special time to be thankful. But honestly, gratitude should be a daily practice for those of us working for great causes. How do you keep donors around? […]

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Are your barriers creating passive donors?

Separate isn’t equal – or useful. So why create barriers to giving? Like you, I’m on the mailing list for many organizations. Some mail I always open and read. Some go right into the recycle bin or email trash. But there’s a trend I see – mostly with smaller organizations. Messaging is segregated. There’s “we’re […]

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Want happier donors? Do one easy thing this week.

Want happier donors? Have you ever thanked your donors “just because”? In my experience, January seems to be the quiet after the end-of-year storm for solicitations and other mail. So it’s a great time to start the year off right with some gratitude – the best kind, no strings attached. When I’ve done this, I’ve […]

Filed Under: Blog, Thanks Tagged With: donor retention, gratitude, happy donors 9 Comments

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