1. Handwritten thank you letters. In 2013 this qualifies as creative.Because hardly anyone hand writes letters anymore. If you do, it makesyou the exception. That's good! If you can't do it with everyone, pick out aparticular group to do this with. At the very least, add a quick ...
Thank you letters can feel more personal and offer a physical reminder of your appreciation. But you’ll need to pay for stationary and postage, which can add up if you have a lot of people to thank. By contrast,thank you emailsare cost-effective and let you reach all your donors quickl...
many nonprofits forget that, for many donors that first gift is often the last. According to donor retention expert Penelope Burk, “90% of donors who start contributing to a particular cause stop giving by the fifth renewal request.” And fundraising expert Dr. Adrian Sargeant has noted that ...
You don’t need fancy equipment to create a video that makes an impact. And with the help ofemail marketingand social media, it’s easy to get your thank you video in front of everyone who matters to your business. No matter what type of business you own, or nonprofit organization you ...