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How this thank you is the winning move for loyal donors

You call it demanding, I call it discerning. OK, I will admit it: I can be the El Exigente of donor communications. Picky, picky, picky. If a family member happens to be standing nearby as I open the mail, I drive them nuts. “This is a thank you letter? It’s all about them!” “My annual […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor love, loyal donors, thank you letters 7 Comments

4 ways to love the donors who love you most

How are you caring for your most loyal donors? I did a presentation a couple of weeks ago for Pamela Grow’s Motivate Monday series. We had a good time talking about ways to show some #donorlove. I wanted to share the ideas with you. Because they’re easy, inexpensive and great for building donor relationships. But […]

Filed Under: Annual Giving, Blog Tagged With: donor care, donor relations, loyal donors 1 Comment

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